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Maine: Urge your state representative and senator to oppose LD 1343

A dangerous measure could forever enshrine cruel hunting practices—such as the use of painful leghold traps that cause gruesome injuries, where they can linger in pain for hours on end until the trapper returns to bludgeon them to death—into Maine statute.

LD 1343 is a direct assault on Mainers’ right to protect their wildlife. This legislation would impede the ability of Maine residents and their policymakers to limit or ban cruel and unpopular practices like trapping and wildlife killing contests—even if those practices are strongly opposed by the public, violate longstanding hunting ethics and are not supported by the best available science.

TAKE ACTION

Please make a brief, polite call to your state representative and senator today and ask them to oppose LD 1343. Look up their phone numbers here. You can simply say: “As your constituent, I’m urging you to help protect wildlife in our state and oppose LD 1343, which could prevent Maine citizens and policymakers from ending inhumane hunting practices like trapping and wildlife killing contests. I’m also concerned about how far-reaching LD 1343 is and how it would compromise the democratic process and the ability of voters and policymakers to protect animals.”

After making your calls (please do not skip that crucial step!), fill in and submit the form below to send a follow-up message.

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Dear Legislator, 

As a constituent, I am asking you to stand up for Maine’s wildlife and oppose LD 1343. This measure uses deceptive language to enshrine the use of cruel practices like trapping and wildlife killing contests in Maine statute. Cruel and indiscriminate traps capture, injure and kill both wildlife and pets. No animal deserves to suffer this way.   

LD 1343 would also impede the ability of Maine residents and their policymakers to limit or ban cruel wildlife killing practices—even if those practices are strongly opposed by the public, violate longstanding hunting ethics and are not supported by the best available science. 

The interest of preserving the rights of voters and safeguarding Maine’s wildlife against outdated, cruel and ineffective practices is more important than ever. Please oppose this dangerous measure and protect Maine’s wildlife by voting “NO” on LD 1343.

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