You've probably heard about it: They hunt wolves from the air in Alaska. Friends of Animals sued on behalf of the wolves, and in the interest of bringing sanity to Alaska. And the Superior Court said the state's aerial wolf-shooting scheme was breaking the law. But within days, the Board of Game concocted new rules. Hunters are back up in the air -- and out of their minds.
That's why, beginning in the 13 March edition of USA Today, the world will see advertisements reading " If you shoot wolves to save moose, and then you shoot the moose, you're either out of your mind or in Alaska. "
Advertisements will also run in other high-profile publications, including The Nation (3 April) , The Progressive (May), and Harper's (May).
"Aerial wolf-shooting has long been a thrill-seeking opportunity," said Priscilla Feral, Friends of Animals president. "But Board of Game members insist that there's a reason for what they enable."
And here it is: Wolves must be gunned down to stop them from killing moose. That way, later on, other hunters can kill the moose. And this is why they're aiming for 400 more wolves this spring.
You can help. Stay in your right mind, and pledge to avoid travel to Alaska.
A gallery of wolf supporters have converged at www.boycott-alaska.org . So far, a hundred people have posted their photos, and more are coming each day to declare: "We'd rather be here than in Alaska."
Pictures are arriving from individuals and groups near iconic landmarks and destinations, lines at local banks and post offices, and packed subway cars. "I'd Rather Be Here than in Alaska" pictures can be submitted electronically to submissions@friendsofanimals.org
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