Entries by Carissa Winter

New group of wolves inhabits Bechler Meadows after previous pack dissolved

From Buckrail: JACKSON, Wyo. — In the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), the adaptability of wolves faces increasing pressures from human influences. Yellowstone National Park’s (YNP) Bechler Meadows provides a lens into understanding the relationships between pack survival, resilience and challenges in today’s modern landscape.   Click here for the full story.

Wisconsin wolf management plan could soon face its first test

From Isthmus News: After months of research, public input and hearings, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved a new wolf management plan in October. It would seem a done deal, but nothing is simple when it comes to wolves in Wisconsin. The plan is being challenged in court and could soon face its first implementation test. On […]

CPW SENDS UPDATE ON WOLF SIGHTINGS SINCE 2004, AND MORE ON THE MAP

From Steamboat Radio: Colorado Parks and Wildlife sent a wolf update to Steamboat Radio/KRAI News on Tuesday. We asked about sightings being reported. Joey Livingston with CPW responded and said they field about 100 reports each year, but many turn out to be coyotes and dogs. They need strong supporting evidence. He said specific sightings could […]

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 […]