VETO HB554
Here’s how you can help:
Send to:
📨 Governor Greg Gianforte
📍 Use the official comment form here: https://svc.mt.gov/gov/contact/shareopinion
📧 You can also email: governor@mt.gov
📞 Or call: 406-444-3111
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Message:
Subject: VETO HB 554 — Protect Montana’s Wolves
Dear Governor Gianforte,
I am writing to urge you to veto HB 554 and stand against this dangerous bill that threatens the future of Montana’s wolves.
HB 554 is not based on science or coexistence. It permits year-round killing of wolves, allows landowners to shoot on sight without proof of predation, and removes necessary oversight and accountability from wildlife agencies. This bill does not support responsible wildlife management—it promotes unchecked eradication.
Wolves are essential to Montana’s ecosystems. They control prey populations, foster biodiversity, and draw eco-tourism to your state. The majority of Americans support protecting wolves—not persecuting them.
Please use your power to stand on the side of wildlife, science, and balance in nature. Veto HB 554.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your City, State]
🐺 YOUR VOICE MATTERS
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House Bill 554 (HB 554) just passed through the legislature—and it is one of the most dangerous anti-wolf bills we’ve seen. If signed into law, this bill would strip wolves of the last remaining protections they have in Montana, setting the stage for unchecked year-round killing, minimal oversight, and even eradication-level policies. Governor Greg Gianforte now holds the power to either sign or veto this bill.
We need to act right now. Montana’s wolves cannot survive another law like this.
❗ Why HB 554 Is So Dangerous:
❌ Permits year-round killing of wolves with no seasonal limits
❌ Allows private landowners to shoot wolves on sight—without any need to prove livestock loss or notify wildlife authorities
❌ Undermines scientific wildlife management, giving full control to political interests
❌ Strips oversight from wildlife agencies, setting up Montana to exterminate wolves rather than manage them responsibly
This bill is not about coexistence—it’s about control and extermination. Wolves are keystone predators who play a critical role in keeping ecosystems healthy and balanced. HB 554 would undo decades of recovery progress, replacing science-based wildlife management with a brutal war on wolves.
📣 We Must Speak Up—Right Now
Governor Gianforte needs to hear from you—his constituents, and from every person across the country who cares about wildlife.
We’ve seen it time and time again—when the public speaks out, we can make change. Montana’s wolves don’t have a voice, but you do. Use it. Share this blog. Tag Governor Gianforte. Tell your friends. And tell Montana to stop this war on wildlife before it’s too late.
For more actions and updates, visit www.womenforwolves.org