Entries by Carissa Winter

Inslee grants petitioners’ appeal on wolf killings in Washington

From The Wenatchee World: OLYMPIA — An appeal by environmental petitioners to Gov. Jay Inslee regarding the use of lethal action against gray wolves in Washington state was granted earlier this month. The appeal overturned the denial of a petition by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission that aimed to make changes in the current law governing when wolves […]

Study finds Montanans are increasingly OK with wolves

From Montana Free Press: Montanans are increasingly tolerant of wolves, according to newly released research from the University of Montana’s Human Dimensions Lab and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The study, first conducted in 2012 and repeated in 2017 and 2023, was designed to gauge Montana residents’ attitudes toward wolves and various aspects of wolf management. To […]

Authorities investigating former conservation warden in wolf killing

From Wisconsin Public Radio: Federal authorities are investigating a former state conservation warden for killing a wolf last month in northern Wisconsin. Chief Deputy Andy Runice with the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office said authorities received a call around 2 a.m. on Dec. 25 from Pat Quaintance, who said he had shot a collared wolf at his home […]

Colorado will halt releasing gray wolves until December of this year

From RFD TV: Colorado ranchers can breathe a short sigh of relief when it comes to protecting their livestock. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced it will not release any more gray wolves until the end of this year in December. This comes as state lawmakers push the governor to address producer concerns over the recent […]

Gray wolf bills take center stage this legislative session

From Washington Policy Center: Gray wolf management is at the center of two more bills introduced this legislative session. Washington state is home to at least 216 gray wolves in 37 recognized packs – most of which call Northeast Washington home. House Bill 2423 – relating to gray wolf management – and House Bill 2424 […]