Entries by Carissa Winter

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 […]

Gray wolf found in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula near Battle Creek

From News Advocate Manistee: During a January legal coyote hunt, a Michigan hunter reported that he harvested a large animal in Calhoun County. Genetic tests revealed the animal to be a gray wolf. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that it is continuing to search for wolves in the Lower Peninsula. However, has found only […]

Will wolf-watchers flock to Colorado? Tourism leaders have mixed opinions

From NPR for Northern Colorado: Wolves don’t just fascinate or intrigue Nathan Varley. They’re his livelihood. Varley and his wife, Linda Thurston, run a wolf-watching business called Yellowstone Wolf Tracker. For 17 years they’ve helped hundreds of tourists glimpse and photograph the national park’s famous wolf packs. Customers also see bison, grizzly bears and other wildlife. But […]

Native-carnivore bill would tie depredation compensation to coexistence strategies

From Aspen Journalism: Colorado state Rep. Tammy Story stepped into the world of gray wolves during last year’s legislative session when Western Slope lawmakers pushed forward Senate Bill 256, a bill potentially delaying wolf reintroduction if a federal plan was not finalized that would allow lethal control of wolves that preyed on livestock.   Click here […]