Entries by Carissa Winter

Swiss farmers dump dead sheep in protest against rising wolf numbers

From The Guardian: Farmers in Switzerland dumped the carcasses of sheep that were killed by wolves in front of a regional government building on Saturday as part of a protest to demand more action against the predators. About a dozen breeders came from the Saint-Barthélemy area in the western Swiss canton of Vaud to lay 12 carcasses […]

Wolf hunting becomes sharp political issue in Europe

From ERR: Wolf populations have almost doubled in Europe over the past decade. While their number was estimated at 11,000 in 2012, a recent count puts that figure north of 20,000. Vivian Loonela, head of the Estonian Representation of the European Commission, described it as a success story of EU conservation efforts. But wolf numbers […]

Hunters, Biologists Angered Over Alleged Wolf Torture Case

From Cowboy State Daily: The alleged capture, tormenting and killing of a wolf in Sublette County, Wyoming, could damage the reputation of wolf hunting in the Cowboy State, and it ratchets up emotion over an already touchy topic, according to hunters and biologists speaking out on the incident. “It was like a punch in the […]

State agencies submit budget proposals for help protecting livestock from wolves

From Montrose Press: Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Department of Agriculture recently released information about range riders — those who help livestock growers protect herds from wolves — and budget proposals to the state legislature to assist ranchers and livestock owners. The CDA and CPW are working on a plan to get on-the-ground assistance […]

Gray wolf killed during coyote hunt in Calhoun County

From Fox 17 News: CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. — For the first time in more than 100 years, a gray wolf has been spotted in the wild in West Michigan. However the discovery only came after the animal had been killed. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is investigating after a hunter taking part in a […]

Monthly wolf report- March 2024

From Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: This update provides an overview of gray wolf conservation and management activities in Washington during March 2024.    Click here for the full story.

Yellowstone’s Wolf 1228F considered ‘a survivor

From Buckrail: JACKSON, Wyo. — Wolf 1228F in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) is notable for her resiliency throughout a life that biologists have observed as being particularly challenging. According to Kira Cassidy, research associate with the Yellowstone Wolf Project, 1228F has been observed for her entire life, nearly five years. Born to the Junction Butte […]