Target: Loretta Howieson Kallas, Uinta County Attorney, Uinta County, Wyoming
Goal: Pursue the harshest felony penalties after a moose was allegedly tormented, dragged and killed during a ranch incident.
Wyoming is again confronting disturbing allegations of wildlife abuse after three men were charged in connection with the torment of a cow moose. According to court documents, the animal was roped, ridden, spurred and dragged across the ground on a ranch, actions that allegedly resulted in fatal injuries. Video evidence is said to show the moose in poor condition, possibly blind in one eye, as the incident unfolded.
The men face felony charges including the wanton taking of a big game animal, a charge that suggests the moose died from the injuries sustained during the encounter. The allegations have sparked widespread outrage across Wyoming and beyond, particularly given the state’s dependence on wildlife for its cultural identity and tourism economy.
When wildlife is subjected to deliberate torment for amusement, it undermines public trust and conservation efforts. Strong prosecution is essential to deter future abuse and affirm that cruelty toward wildlife will not be tolerated. This petition calls for the maximum penalties allowed under law and a clear message that alleged acts of wildlife torture carry serious consequences.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear CA Kallas,
We are writing to express deep concern over reports that a cow moose was roped, ridden and dragged across the ground, ultimately dying from her injuries. Video evidence appears to document the animal’s suffering and poor condition during the incident, raising serious questions about deliberate cruelty.
The alleged conduct has drawn condemnation from conservationists, sportsmen and members of the public who believe such actions violate both the law and Wyoming’s long-standing values of wildlife stewardship. These charges are not about lawful hunting practices but about alleged torment and abuse of a defenseless wild animal.
We respectfully urge your office to pursue this case to the fullest extent of the law. Please seek the strongest penalties available so that alleged acts of wildlife cruelty are met with accountability and so future crimes against Wyoming’s wildlife are effectively deterred.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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