Entries by Carissa Winter

Federal judge rules against ranchers in Colorado wolf lawsuit

From the deseret.com: Ranchers this week argued the federal government failed to do a sufficient review of the ramifications of the reintroduction of wolves in Colorado, with the case coming under review by a federal judge. Judge Regina M. Rodriguez ruled late Friday evening against the ranchers, signaling reintroduction can begin in days on the western side of […]

DNR To Host Two Open Houses On Revised Wolf Management Plan

From the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that they will host two open houses for the public to learn about the revised draft of the 2023 Wolf Management Plan. These open houses will take place at Northwood Technical College in Ashland, Wisconsin on Oct. 2 […]

Wisconsin wolf hunters face tighter regulations under new permanent rules

From AP News: MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wolf hunters in Wisconsin would have to register their kills faster, face a limited window for training their dogs and couldn’t disturb dens under new regulations being finalized by state wildlife officials. The state Department of Natural Resources plans to hold a public hearing on the new regulations […]

Standards updated to confirm livestock killings by wolves in Arizona, New Mexico

From KTAR News: PHOENIX — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services released a new set of standards to confirm livestock killings by Mexican wolves in Arizona and New Mexico. The document states confirmation that a Mexican wolf was responsible for depredation requires subcutaneous hemorrhage and underlying tissue damage be present on carcasses, which would show the […]

Wolves injure calf near Meacham

From The Observer: LA GRANDE — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed Friday, Sept. 8, injuries to a 7-month-old calf were caused by a wolf or wolves. Click here for the full article.

New wolves in California

From Environment America: Wolves were sighted in Tulare County and appear to be staking out turf in the vicinity. As far as new territories go, this pack could do a whole lot worse. Tulare is blessed with the Sierra National Forest, Sequoia National Forest, Sequoia National Park, wilderness areas and half of Mt. Whitney, give […]