Petition to Stop the Barred Owl Kill Plan!

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed a wasteful, ineffective, and inhumane plan to kill 450,000 barred owls over the next 30 years—all at a staggering cost of $1.35 billion. Humane Action Pennsylvania calls on the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to immediately halt this misguided initiative and instead invest in real conservation solutions.

Why This Plan is a Disaster:

1. A $1.35 Billion Boondoggle – At an estimated $3,000 per owl, this plan diverts critical funding from more effective conservation efforts.
2. A Futile “Whac-a-Mole” Strategy – Killing barred owls creates habitat vacuums that will quickly be filled by new owls, making this an endless, ineffective cycle.
3. An Ecological and Ethical Crisis – Barred owls are a native species protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Punishing them for adapting to habitat changes is unjust and dangerous.
4. Collateral Damage to Other Wildlife – Nighttime shootings and potential lead ammunition could harm other species, including the very Northern Spotted Owl this plan is supposed to protect.

A Better Way Forward:

Instead of spending $45 million per year on a failing strategy, we demand that DOGE:

1. Halt Federal Funding – Stop taxpayer dollars from being wasted on mass owl killings.
2. Invest in Habitat Restoration – Focus on protecting and restoring old-growth forests, the real solution for Northern Spotted Owl conservation.
3. Redirect Resources to Proven Conservation Strategies – Support science-based recovery plans that protect biodiversity without unnecessary killing.
4. Stand up for wildlife! Stop the slaughter of 450,000 owls and demand that our government prioritize real conservation over reckless destruction.

SIGN NOW to tell DOGE: STOP the Barred Owl Kill Plan!