Entries by Carissa Winter

New research pinpoints best locations for wolves in Colorado

From 9News: COLORADO, USA — New research, published Monday, predicts where wolves could eventually thrive in Colorado. U.S. Forest Service Research Ecologist Dr. Mark Ditmer pinpointed wildernesses near Aspen: Hunter-Fryingpan and Collegiate Peaks. “If they’re staying in large wilderness areas they’re less likely to be moving through public lands or causing potential conflict,” said Ditmer.   Click here […]

Hunting wolves won’t save Bambi

From StarTribune: Our point is that the billboard’s message is propaganda and its connection to wildlife management is logically flawed and not supported by the best available science. The life of a deer fawn is perilous regardless of whether any of their predators are hunted or trapped, and sometimes even if there are no predators […]

NL’s Outfitters Association Ups the Ante on Wolf and Coyote Research

From VOCM Local News Now: The Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association is helping with research on the province’s wolf and coyote populations. For years, researchers have been collecting information on a growing grey wolf population on the island portion of the province. Wildlife officials have been collecting samples to determine whether an animal is a […]

Q&A: How the Wolves’ Return Enhances Biodiversity

From Inside Climate News: In Yellowstone National Park, the reintroduction of the gray wolf in the 1990s has helped reduce an exploding elk population, which in turn helped save plants along streams and rivers, which provide habitat for migrating birds, building materials for beavers, and dam ponds for fish and frogs.   Click here for […]

Brussels will review wolf protection in Europe | Climate and environment

From Nation World News: The European Commission will review the protection status of the wolf in Europe given the “real danger” posed by the concentration of this animal in some regions of the continent and is considering “making the conditions for this more flexible”. These animals may be depressed In order to make an informed […]

Wisconsin DNR explains wolf management plan to state Senate committee

From PBS Wisconsin: MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials defended their decision not to set a hard cap on the state’s wolf population in their new management plan in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee on Sept. 21, saying a firm limit doesn’t reflect the complexities of wolf management. Randy Johnson, the Department of […]