Action Alerts From Animal Defenders of Westchester (ADOW)

TELL GOV. HOCHUL UNFAIR NYS PRO-HUNTING AGENCY DISCRIMINATION MUST CHANGE

From: Animal Defenders of Westchester (ADOW)
July 25, 2026

The New York State Conservation Fund Advisory Board (CFAB) was established by law to make recommendations to state agencies on state government plans, policies, and programs affecting fish and wildlife. IT IS STAFFED SOLELY BY HUNTERS - WHICH IS BLATANTLY UNFAIR, DISCRIMINATORY AND GUARANTEES A LETHAL OUTCOME FOR WILDLIFE. Its aim is to "Encourage public participation in fishing, hunting and trapping and promote conservation and management of New York's natural resources." https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting/nys-conservation-fund-advisory-board

THESE SAME BIASED PRO-HUNTING STATE AGENCIES ARE BEING CHALLENGED ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AS NON-HUNTERS DEMAND A 'SEAT AT THE TABLE' FOR DECISION-MAKING ABOUT OUR WILDLIFE. **Hunting is decreasing in popularity, which the CFAB acknowledges.

REMIND THE GOVERNOR ITS AN ELECTION YEAR: PLS ASK GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO USE HER AUTHORITY TO ALLOW NON-HUNTERS TO SERVE ON THE CFAB. POLITELY STATE: "THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF THE NYSDEC DENIES THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF REPRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT."

GOVERNOR’S PHONE 1-518-474-8390

GOVERNOR’S EMAIL: [email protected]

MSG CAN BE SENT VIA GOVERNOR'S WEBSITE
https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form

PLEASE CC NYS LEGISLATORS; FIND YOUR LEGISLATOR HERE: https://secure.aspca.org/legislator-lookup

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