Wildlife conflicts are real, but killing native predators should not be the default response. Across the country, wolves, coyotes, bears, mountain lions, bobcats, foxes, and other wildlife are often killed in response to conflicts involving livestock, agriculture, and property damage, even when nonlethal prevention tools are available.

USDA Wildlife Services plays a major role in how wildlife conflicts are managed. By investing more in science-based, nonlethal strategies such as range riders, guard animals, fladry, improved fencing, carcass removal, and proactive husbandry practices, the agency can help reduce conflict while protecting healthy wildlife populations.

Taxpayer dollars should support coexistence, transparency, and long-term solutions that benefit both people and wildlife. Urge USDA Wildlife Services to prioritize nonlethal conflict prevention over unnecessary lethal control.