Entries by Carissa Winter

First wolf kill in Routt County confirmed by officials

From Aspen Times: A wolf attack on a calf was confirmed in Routt County on Wednesday, marking the first depredation in the county since the voter-approved re-introduction of wolves began in December, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The fatal depredation was reported Sunday and then investigated by CPW employees, who completed a necropsy report confirming […]

Endangered Red Wolves in eastern North Carolina fading fast

From Wavy: DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) – With the wild Red Wolf population in eastern North Carolina fading fast, experts are discussing ways to bring the species back. From what biologists know, there are currently only 18 adult Red Wolves remaining — and they say vehicles and guns are to blame for the declining numbers. […]

New research illuminates the ecological importance of gray wolves in the American West

From Phys.org: A study published in the journal BioScience sheds light on the importance of gray wolves in the western United States. Led by William Ripple, a scientist at Oregon State University and the Conservation Biology Institute, the research delves into the implications of large predator absence on plant and animal communities, and ecosystem functions. It calls attention […]

Luke: Finland’s wolf population drops slightly

From YLE: The number of wolves estimated to be living in Finland has fallen slightly compared to last year, according to the latest population report by Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke). According to Luke’s figures, there were between 277 and 321 wolves roaming around Finland in March this year, with the most likely number estimated […]

Biologists, advocates push for more wildlife crossing funds

From Costal Review: EAST LAKE — Before guardrails were installed about 20 years ago along U.S. Highways 64 and 264 in rural northeastern North Carolina, residents avoided driving at night in fear of striking a large animal and then sliding unseen into the abyss of a roadside canal. Click here for the full story.   […]

Thirty-one Swiss wolf packs with 122 pups spotted

From Swiss Info: This is according to the Kora Foundation for Predator Ecology and Wildlife Management in its annual report published on Tuesday. Of the 38 packs in the country, two have disbanded during this period. At the same time, a first pack formed in the Swiss National Park in the Engadine.   Click here […]

Only 1 Colorado rancher has been paid following a wolf depredation this year. Why?

From Sky-Hi News: While there have been nine confirmed wolf attacks on livestock since the state began reintroducing the animals on the Western Slope in December, only one of those cases has resulted in a payout under the state’s compensation fund. That’s because, so far, there have been only two claims filed by impacted ranchers, according to state […]

Colorado Green-Lights Lethal Management of Gray Wolves, Under Certain Conditions

From Outdoor Life: Ranchers across Western Colorado breathed a collective sigh of relief on Thursday, when the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved new regulations allowing for the lethal management of wolves that depredate livestock. The commission’s decision was settled by a 6-4 vote following a public meeting in Grand County, and it marks a major shift […]

PRODUCER REPORTS SUSPECTED WOLF KILL IN SOUTH ROUTT COUNTY

From Steamboat Radio: A South Routt producer, who has asked to remain anonymous, says a wolf has killed one of their calves. They called Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers on Sunday to confirm. We have emailed and texted CPW, and are waiting for confirmation on the CPW Confirmed Gray Wolf Depredation page on their website.  The producer […]