Entries by Carissa Winter

Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit challenging state’s new wolf management plan

From WQOW News 18: MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by animal welfare advocates seeking to invalidate Wisconsin’s new wolf management plan was dismissed by a judge on Monday. Dane County Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke threw out the case that accused Wisconsin wildlife officials of violating the state’s open meetings law and disregarding comments from wolf researchers and supporters, […]

Exploring the world of wolves at the International Wolf Center

From WDIO: Interpretive Center Director Krista Woerheide says, “It’s sort of this symbol of the wilderness. You don’t see them super often, you know they’re out there. And I love that part of it.” Woerheide says the center gets visitors from around the world. And they all leave learning more about wolves. “a lot of […]

Gray wolf report outlines management and conservation efforts, highlights a decrease in conflicts and an increase in population

From Wyoming Game and Fish Department: Wyoming’s gray wolf population continues to achieve all management goals, according to the 2023 Wyoming Gray Wolf Monitoring and Management annual report by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and partnering agencies. Wyoming is maintaining wolf numbers at healthy levels, and 2023 marked the 22nd consecutive year wolf numbers in Wyoming […]

Stunning ‘lone wolf’ spotted in Minnesota is a rare sight. Here’s why

From Yahoo News: Researchers who study wolves in northern Minnesota often capture videos of the creatures as they walk past trail cameras. And while it’s always exciting to see wildlife in their natural habitat, there’s something extra special about a wolf that was recently spotted on camera. This wolf had black fur — a rare sight for […]

Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit challenging state’s new wolf management plan

From WBAY: MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by animal welfare advocates seeking to invalidate Wisconsin’s new wolf management plan was dismissed by a judge on Monday. Dane County Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke threw out the case that accused Wisconsin wildlife officials of violating the state’s open meetings law and disregarding comments from wolf […]

Conservation groups sue to restore protections for gray wolf

From Buckrail: WYOMING — In response to the recent live wolf possession in Daniel, Wyo., a coalition of organizations filed a 60-day Notice of Intent to Sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for their refusal to restore Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections to the Western gray wolf. On Monday, April 8, conservation organizations filed two lawsuits in […]