Entries by Carissa Winter

Michigan’s wolf population at its highest in 12 years, survey finds

From AOL: (FOX 2) – Michigan’s gray wolf population rose by 131 animals over the past two years and the state’s species is estimated to be at its highest in 12 years. The Department of Natural Resources released its wolf survey numbers this week, showcasing that a minimum of 762 inhabit the Upper Peninsula as of 2024. […]

Watch: Yellowstone elk turns tables on wolf after stirring chase

From Yahoo News: A Wyoming-based guide has captured dramatic footage showing an elk running for its life while being chased by a wolf in Yellowstone National Park. Bo Welden’s footage (posted below) begins with text informing viewers to prepare for an “expected outcome.” While that’s a vague hint of what’s to come, viewers can see from the […]

Are Colorado’s reintroduced wolves having pups? Signs point to yes

From Fox31: DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is tracking what biologists believe is a wolf den in Colorado, although they have not seen the pups yet or the actual den itself. However, officials also believe this is the only den active this year, according to statements made during a Thursday Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission […]

DNR: U.P. wolf population likely at ‘carrying capacity’

From WoodTV8: GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The latest survey from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources estimates that the state’s wolf population is the highest it has been since the start of its semiannual surveys. The 2024 winter wolf population survey estimates at least 762 wolves across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, up from 631 in 2022 and […]

Officials confirm another wolf depredation in Jackson County

From The Aspen Times: Another calf was killed by a wolf or wolves in Jackson County. This latest depredation occurred June 9. Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently updated the wolf depredation page on its website to reflect this information. Since the beginning of 2024, CPW has confirmed that 11 cattle have been killed by wolves. These depredations […]

Idaho advocates worry about politicization of endangered species

From KTVB: IDAHO, USA — This story originally appeared in The Idaho Press. Snakes. Bears. Fish. Wolves. Whatever they may be, almost every state’s endangered species work is done by an independent state department. But in Idaho, the Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation (OSC) is a subsidiary in Gov. Brad Little’s office — squarely in […]

Backhaus proposes restricted protection for wolves.

From ASB Zeitung: Germany has seen an increase in wolf population as per Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Environment Minister, Till Backhaus (SPD). As a result, these wolves no longer require the highest level of protection everywhere. According to Backhaus, “We need to consider regional variations and develop joint solutions for the ‘favourable conservation status’.”   Click here for […]