13-year-old gray wolf euthanized Saturday night after his condition deteriorated quickly Contact: Chad Richardson, Communications Director Office: 763-233-7132 chad@wolf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Denali, an ambassador wolf at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, was euthanized at approximately 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. The 13-year-old gray wolf was born in 2008 at the Wildlife Science […]
From the New York Times: The state of Wisconsin on Wednesday authorized the killing of 300 wolves as part of a hunt this fall, far exceeding the recommendations of its own biologists for the once-protected species and drawing criticism from conservationists. In a 5-to-2 vote, the state’s Natural Resources Board cast aside the quota that […]
From helenair.com he majority of public comments submitted in response to proposed changes to Montana wolf hunting and trapping regulations opposed killing wolves, although those from Montanans were more evenly split. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reported roughly 25,000 public comments were submitted ahead of next week’s Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting. About 19,000 comments were […]
From PikesPeakCourier With voter approval of Proposition 114 in the November election, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is tasked with restoring grey wolves to state’s Western Slope by the end of 2023. As part of the Grey Wolf Reintroduction initiative, CPW is required to get public input, and is holding public meetings to discuss it and […]
From Outdoorlife.com The upper Midwest has a healthy population of gray wolves, but even though wolves had been removed from endangered species protections since January, the idea of hunting these critters has been highly controversial. Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan have a combined population of more than 4,400 wolves. Each state is handling its responsibility of managing […]
From the WisconsinExaminer.com A decision by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to carry out another wolf hunt this fall drew immediate backlash from elected officials. Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) blasted the DNR’s move, highlighting the prior hunt in February as “the result of a last minute court order,” as well as “poorly planned” and void of […]
From KCBX.org More than 70 groups formally filed a request with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to re-list the gray wolf as an endangered species, citing inadequate protections and a small population. Click here for the full story.
From Southernmn.com Wolf hunting will not take place in Minnesota this year. Officials say they need at least until next spring to complete a management plan. Read full article.
From Animal Welfare Institute: Billings, MT (July 7, 2021)—The Global Indigenous Council today released “FAMILY,” a short film highlighting the deep cultural connection Indigenous nations share with wolves and the major threats currently facing imperiled wolves in the lower 48 states. The film is available to view for free on YouTube. Click here for the full […]
From sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com PLUMAS COUNTY (AP) — A new pack of gray wolves has been identified in Northern California, becoming the third pack to establish itself in the state in the last century, state wildlife officials and conservationists said. Click here for the full story.
