What You Can Do

Support legislation banning canned hunts on a federal, state, and local levels. Tell your federal senators and representatives to support legislation prohibiting canned hunting. If your county or state has no law against canned hunting, push for such a bill.

• Ask your local zoo about its policy on surplus animals and their disposition. Ask zoo officials to make a commitment to provide any animal born in their facility with responsible, lifelong care.
• Do not support the trade of wild animals in any form—as pets, products, or entertainment.
• Oppose the establishment of hunts or game ranches in your community. Apply local anti-cruelty laws to existing hunt situations.
• Speak out about canned hunts. Write letters to your local newspaper about canned hunts or canned hunt legislation affecting your community.
• Do not buy any fur coats or fur-trimmed garments. Encourage your friends and family to do the same.
• Complain to store managers where fur is sold -- boycott those stores until they change their fur policy.
• Speak up when a fur is worn in public. Politely, but firmly, ask the wearer if they are aware of the unseen cruelty of fur.