Canned Hunts = Certain Death! Together We Can Take Action.

Did you know that there are over 500 ranches in Texas alone that allow exotic animals like cougars and leopards to be hunted down inside a fenced or small enclosed area to be shot for a fee? It happens much like ordering off of a menu - maybe a bobcat for $250, a cougar for $375 and a rhino for $10,000. Many of these animals have been auctioned off and sold to "big game" ranches because they were either bred for that purpose or abandoned by owners who didn't understand the responsibilities of caring for an exotic animal. Many come to their certain demise at these ranches. To make this cruelty even worse, in some cases the animals are so used to human contact, that they do not even know to run or be afraid. Not only is this cruel, but it also violates any hunters code of ethics, in that the animals are enclosed. There is a bill that has been proposed that would end this, but has stalled for lack of action. Please join us in writing our congress people. NHES has provided a sample letter that we hope you will use to send your voice to the government to make this practice illegal.

Dear Congressman,

I have learned of the cruel and brutal practice of hunting down exotic, non-indigenous animals such as tigers, lions, bears and others in enclosed areas on big game ranches in the U.S. This shows an extreme lack of respect for life and compassion for the dignity of these animals, and lack of humanity regarding any state or country that would allow this violent so-called "sport." Please support Federal legislation to stop canned hunts.

Thank you for your support in this urgent matter.

Sincerely,