Entries by Carissa Winter

Colorado Legislature considers a bill on livestock losses from wolves

From RFD TV: In Colorado, a new bill has been proposed to address the ongoing challenges of livestock losses caused by wolves. House Bill 24-1375, sponsored by Rep. Tammy Story, would set aside an unspecified amount of funds to help ranchers pay for the non-lethal tools. “I’m hoping it will ensure that livestock owners commit […]

First Grant County wolf depredation of 2024 confirmed in Fox Valley

From Blue Mountain Eagle: FOX VALLEY — Grant County’s first confirmed wolf depredation of the year took place earlier this month, state wildlife managers announced on Friday, March 15. On Monday, March 11, investigators with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife examined a dead 2-day-old calf on private land in Fox Valley and determined […]

Lack of snow hampers Yellowstone wolves’ winter hunting season

From The Spokesman-Review: BILLINGS – A lack of heavy snow has meant a lean winter for Yellowstone National Park’s wolves, according to the crews that annually monitor the park’s packs. Wolves rely on deep snow to tire out their prey to make it easier to bring down much larger animals like elk and bison. Typically, […]

Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Reports State Gray Wolf Compensation Program in Jeopardy

From the Sierra Sun Times: March 17, 2024 – The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) reports the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Wolf Livestock Compensation Grants program could be in jeopardy due to the state’s impressive budget shortfall. The program was established and funded in 2021 to compensate livestock owners for depredation experienced with […]

Bipartisan wolf management bills introduced in Minnesota Congress

From Herald Review: On February 19, Representative Lislegard (DFL) of Aurora, MN introduced House File 3903. This bill has two goals: to mandate an open wolf season once the gray wolf is federally delisted; and to establish the Northeast Deer Management Taskforce to develop effective and timely policies to increase deer populations in the northeastern […]