Entries by Carissa Winter

Climate change a factor in trimming of wolf season

From Hungry Horse News: U.S. District Court Judge Donald Molloy Nov. 21 issued a preliminary junction that significantly shortens Montana’s wolf trapping season by several weeks. Climate change played a role in his decision. The wolf trapping season under state law was set to begin as early as Monday (Nov. 27), but two environmental groups, […]

Idaho wolf-killing proposals prompt petition for feds to ban ‘barbaric’ aerial hunts

From Phys.org: A group of environmental organizations has submitted a petition to the federal government to ban wolf killing by shooting from helicopters, calling the practice “barbaric.” The Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project and International Wildlife Coexistence Network said they were prompted by Idaho’s Wolf Depredation Control Board’s October decision to approve the […]

Idaho board allows shooting wolves by helicopter, conservationist raise concerns

From KTVB 7: BOISE, Idaho — Three conservation groups signed a petition calling for the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to immediately ban shooting wildlife from an aircraft, such as a helicopter. The groups – Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), International Wildlife Coexistence Network (IWCN), Western Watersheds – are seeking the protection of Idaho wolves. The […]

Wolves aren’t to blame for a disappointing deer hunt, data show

From Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota’s 2023 deer hunt is shaping up to be a bit of a disappointment, and some hunters and their allies in media and politics know precisely who to blame: wolves. A hunting group recently erected a billboard near Eveleth, for instance, making the fantastical claim that “wolves devour over 54,000 fawns a year in Minnesota.” […]

Raritan 4th Grader Looking to Save Wolves

From Ridgewater and Raritan News: RARITAN, NJ – John F. Kennedy Primary School fourth grader Vir Grover has been working with Raritan Borough Mayor Zachary Bray to raise awareness and help save wolves. Bray has since decided to feature a call to action on the website for the borough, raritanboro.org.   Click here for the full […]