From Cowboy State Daily:
In an apparent last-ditch effort to delay the reintroduction of wolves to Colorado, some legislators there have introduced a bill that would designated the predators “experimental.”
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From AP News:
BERLIN (AP) — Officials in Germany’s southern state of Bavaria said Wednesday that they want to make it easier to shoot wolves after farmers complained that their livestock on Alpine pastures are being preyed upon.
From Oregonwild.com:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) released the 2022 annual wolf report detailing the status of wolves in the state based on data collected last year. While the agency tried to put a positive spin on it by saying wolves in western Oregon were increasing, a deeper analysis shows the true nature of the report: another frustrating year of stagnant growth overall driven by human caused mortality.
From WSJ.com:
When wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, no one expected that they would be so visible. Or that they would amass such a devoted following.
From the Kansas City Star:
Researchers who study wolves in northern Minnesota often capture videos of the creatures as they walk past trail cameras. And while it’s always exciting to see wildlife in their natural habitat, there’s something extra special about a wolf that was recently spotted on camera.
From KEZI:
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said it received reports of a wolf sighting around the Mosby Creek area near Cottage Grove recently.
The wolf, a 2-year old male designated OR125, was identified to be from a pack in Douglas County. The department said it is normal for a young male to venture off on its own. They are often looking for new territory or a mate, in an act called “dispersing”.
From tag24.com:
Denver, Colorado – In a 2020 public ballot, Colorado voted to approve the reintroduction of wolves to the state’s western slope. Three years later, many are still wondering whether it was the right decision. Let’s look at the facts.
According to Proposition 114, the measure voted on by residents of Colorado in 2020, gray wolves are set to be reintroduced by the end of this year. The move aims to bring back a wolf population extinct since the 1940s.
From Capitol Press:
State wildlife officials said Aug. 19 that a man attacked last week in the woods above Foley Lane outside Gold Hill did not encounter a wolf.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials announced late Aug. 19 that DNA evidence from the scene was analyzed by a forensics lab and no wolf DNA was detected.
From KRQE.com:
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is trying to balance a reintroduction of native wolves with the financial security of ranchers. Now, Congress is considering a bill to boost payout to ranchers whose cattle are killed by wolves.
The bill, backed by both Democrats and Republicans in Congress, would raise compensation from 75% of the livestock value to 100% of the value of livestock lost. New Mexico Representative Gabe Vasquez, who is supporting the bill says it balances the interests of ranchers with wolf conservation.
From MPR News:
The Minnesota House of Representatives voted this week to ban the recreational hunting and trapping of wolves in the state, should the animal be removed from federal endangered species protection.
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