MD ALERT: Tell Gov. O'Malley to Stop the Bear Hunt

From the Humane Society of the US:

Now is our last chance to protect Maryland's bears before the trophy hunt begins next week. Only Governor Martin O'Malley can cancel the bear hunt, and we need you to join us in calling on him to save Maryland's bears from another senseless slaughter.

Maryland's bears were once hunted to the brink of extinction. After 51 years of protecting bears from hunting, which allowed the population to slowly recover, the state opened a trophy hunting season in 2004. Over the last three years, sport hunters have killed 101 bears, and this year, the state has set the quota at 50 to 70 bears. We only have one more week to prevent this trophy hunt from taking place.

TAKE ACTION! Call Governor Martin O'Malley at 410-974-3591 or 1-800-811-8336 and urge him to cancel Maryland's bear hunt. When you call, you can say:

"Hello, my name is [your name]. I'm calling from [your town] to urge Governor O'Malley to stop Maryland's cruel and unnecessary black bear hunt. I don't want Maryland's bears to be killed for trophies. Thank you."

After you make your call, send a follow-up email in support of protecting Maryland's bears. Don't forget to tell your friends and family in Maryland how they can help protect black bears, too.

We are also holding a rally on Sunday, October 21. If you are able, please join us.

When: Sunday, October 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Governor's Mansion, Government House, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401