From DoorCountyPulse.com:
Wisconsin’s new Wolf Advisory Committee met Thursday in Marshfield.
The first such committee to gather since the last one was shelved in 2014, the individuals – a diverse mix of state and federal biologists, scientists, wildlife damage specialists, and representatives from sporting, environmental, wolf advocacy, agriculture, forestry and tribal interests – hopes to guide the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on highly controversial wolf management issues.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Virtual Informational Meeting on Red Wolf Recovery Program
From FWS.gov:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold a virtual informational meeting to update the public on the Red Wolf Recovery Program, including revitalized recovery efforts for the species, the status of recovery efforts in the eastern North Carolina Red Wolf Population area, coyote management strategies, and future planning efforts for the recovery of the species.
With interest in the Red Wolf Recovery Program spanning areas across the historic range of the species, we invite all to attend this virtual informational meeting.
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Wild Things: New [Wisconsin] Wolf Committee Gathers
From DoorCountyPulse.com:
Wisconsin’s new Wolf Advisory Committee met Thursday in Marshfield.
The first such committee to gather since the last one was shelved in 2014, the individuals – a diverse mix of state and federal biologists, scientists, wildlife damage specialists, and representatives from sporting, environmental, wolf advocacy, agriculture, forestry and tribal interests – hopes to guide the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on highly controversial wolf management issues.
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Restoring Bison to Yellowstone Has ‘Reawakened’ the Ecosystem as the Large Animals Migrate, Study Suggests
From SmithsonianMagazine.com:
An analysis of plant diversity and soil health across the bison migration corridor suggests free-roaming bison lead to more nutrient-rich plants.
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‘Welcoming the wolf’: Texas Lobo Coalition launches local recruitment effort
From BigBendSentinel.com:
FAR WEST TEXAS — This week, a nonprofit called the Texas Lobo Coalition launched a membership drive aiming to recruit 100 new members in 100 days. The group seeks nature lovers of all stripes — particularly those who live in and around wilderness areas in the Trans-Pecos — to help set the stage for the return of the Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi), a native species that was wiped out of the Lone Star State long ago.
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New Research Sheds Light On Behavior Of Wolves Relocated To Isle Royale National Park
From NationalParksTraveler.org:
Hundreds of moose that roam the rugged wilderness of Isle Royale National Park are the primary food source for gray wolves on the island. But new research reveals how wolves change their hunting behavior during times of the year when moose are harder to catch.
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Red wolves born and treated on campus in landmark year for species
From TechnicianOnline.com:
The red wolf, a species native to the southeastern United States, continues to recover from the brink of extinction with the help of conservation programs across the country. At NC State, a unique effort involving veterinary students, faculty and partnerships with federal wildlife agencies is playing a critical role in their recovery.
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Wolf thought to have been shot illegally in Graubünden [Switzerland]
From SwissInfo.ch:
A wolf suspected of having been killed illegally was found in the southeastern Swiss valley of Poschiavo on Monday. According to a statement, the predator had a gunshot wound. Criminal proceedings are now being initiated.
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Colorado wolf that died in May was likely hit by a car, USFWS investigation finds
From Denver7.com:
A Colorado wolf that died in May was likely hit by a car, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced on Tuesday.
On June 2, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said it had received a mortality signal from the wolf’s GPS collar on May 31. The animal was found deceased in northwest Colorado. The wolf had been brought to Colorado from Canada as part of the January 2025 reintroduction, CPW confirmed to Denver7. It was the fifth wolf from the original 15 released that month that died.
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Hobby hunting praised – wolf ignored [Switzerland]
From WildBeimWild.com:
The Graubünden Office for Hunting and Nonsense is celebrating itself and the hunting community: after decades of moderate success, the populations of deer and roe deer are finally declining.
640 fewer deer, and roe deer are also in decline – a “credit to the hunters , ” according to the July 3 press release from amateur hunter Adrian Arquint. What is left out: Without the wolf and the lynx, the situation would likely look very different.
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Wolves frequenting Banff campground, showing ‘bold behaviour’: Parks Canada
From CTVNews.ca:
Parks Canada has issued a warning for a campground in Banff National Park, saying wolves are frequenting the area. The warning for Two Jack Lakeside was issued on Sept. 8, and will remain in place until further notice.
Parks Canada says the wolves have shown “bold behaviour” and are advising people to use caution when travelling or camping in the area.
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