Demand Justice in Vile Killing of Woodpecker in Wisconsin!
On May 2 a Sheboygan, WI couple reportedly filmed themselves violently killing a woodpecker who had been visiting their property. Allegedly, they affixed glue traps to an area the bird was frequenting, and once she became hopelessly mired, they shot at her, apparently with an air rifle multiple times, eventually killing her. As soon as we learned of the situation, we alerted authorities, who launched an investigation. We understand that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources filed wildlife code violations, but that local authorities, mysteriously, have not filed cruelty-to-animals charges.
Such an attack would blatantly violate WI § 950.12 which prohibits causing unnecessary and excessive pain or suffering to any animal—something obviously experienced by this federally protected bird if the allegations are true. However our attempts to get the attention of Sheboygan County District Attorney, Joel Urmanski, have been met with silence. Now it’s your turn!
Please politely implore Mr. Urmanski to take action as appropriate in this disturbing case. Remember that remaining professional and polite is crucial, as rude correspondence can hurt our efforts!
Call his office at 920-459-3040:
Email him at [email protected]:
