"Some might say that the idea of changing the band's name is for the birds, and PETA would agree", Ashley Fruno, PETA's associate director of campaigns, said in a statement. "It's for the ducks and other birds who are shot, many of whom die slowly from their wounds."
Hunters & Collectors is set to reunite again, this time for one gig in Adelaide on Saturday March 4.
"By agreeing to change your name, you would help raise awareness of the cruelty inherent in hunting waterbirds and give ducks a fighting chance," says the letter.
People online did not take kindly to the idea of a name change.
Animal rights an important issue but PETA is a fruit loop organisation doing harm to the cause. Hunters & Collectors campaign misconceived.
PETA asking Hunters & Collectors to change their name is just the batshit lunacy I needed in my life today.
PETA asking Hunters & Collectors to change their name is as stupid as asking Midnight Oil to change their name to a renewable energy source.
So some clown at @PETA wants Hunters and Collectors to change their name... could I suggest PETA stops wasting money on useless campagins?
And this is [one of the many reasons] why I have a real issue with PETA. Seriously guys, pick your battles.
PETA are now aware of how much of a joke organisation they are, all they have left are press releases 100% intended for piss-taking.
JUST IN: PETA has written to the Baha Men thanking them for letting the dogs out.
None of the members of Hunters & Collectors have responded to the request... yet.