From IdahoCapitalSun.com:
Thirty years ago, there were virtually no wolves in the Western U.S., the result of a decades-long eradication campaign. Then in 1995, the federal government brought them back, in their most controversial wildlife program ever.
Reporters Heath Druzin, producer of the podcast Extremely American, and Clark Corbin of the Idaho Capital Sun took a 1,000-mile journey through wolf country to produce the podcast and written series Howl, which launches Wednesday. They talk to the people who endured death threats, gun shots and frostbite to help spark one of nature’s greatest comebacks.
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Survival rates of Colorado’s reintroduced wolves are falling below a critical threshold
From ColoradoNewsline.com:
Wildlife officials to review ‘translocation protocols’ after a string of recent deaths.
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Mexican gray wolf Asha gives birth to litter of pups
From KRQE.com:
Asha, a Mexican gray wolf caught wandering around New Mexico in 2023, gave birth to her first litter in mid-May, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced.
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Majority of Finnish MPs support easing wolf protection status
From HelsinkiTimes.fi:
A majority of Finnish Members of Parliament are ready to reduce the protection level of wolves from “strictly protected” to “protected,” according to a new survey by Yle.
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Three New Gray Wolf Packs Confirmed in Northern California
From ActiveNorcal.com:
California’s gray wolf population is on the rise, with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirming three new wolf packs in the northern part of the state. The newly documented Ishi pack in eastern Tehama County, Tunnison pack in central Lassen County, and Ashpan pack in eastern Shasta County bring the state’s total known packs to 10.
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City Council Greenlights $750,000 Wolf Exhibit Upgrade at Bramble Park Zoo [South Dakota]
From MyKXLG.com:
The Watertown City Council tonight approved a $750,000 bid award to Gray Construction Company for significant improvements to the wolf exhibit at the Bramble Park Zoo. The decision, made during the council’s regular meeting, marks a step forward in enhancing the animal habitats and visitor experience at the zoo.
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Mexican wolf pups fostered in Arizona dens to boost wild population
From KVOA.com:
The 2025 fostering efforts for Mexican wolf pups have successfully placed 17 pups into wild dens, with six in Arizona and 11 in New Mexico, according to a report.
This fostering strategy, utilized since 2016, is essential for maintaining genetic diversity among wild Mexican wolves. “Meeting the genetic recovery goals as outlined in the 2022 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan is essential,” said Clay Crowder, assistant director, Arizona Game and Fish Department.
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Boise State Public Radio, Idaho Capital Sun partner for June 17 wolf reintroduction panel discussion
From IdahoCapitalSun.com:
Thirty years ago, there were virtually no wolves in the Western U.S., the result of a decades-long eradication campaign. Then in 1995, the federal government brought them back, in their most controversial wildlife program ever.
Reporters Heath Druzin, producer of the podcast Extremely American, and Clark Corbin of the Idaho Capital Sun took a 1,000-mile journey through wolf country to produce the podcast and written series Howl, which launches Wednesday. They talk to the people who endured death threats, gun shots and frostbite to help spark one of nature’s greatest comebacks.
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[California] State Unveils Wolf Mapping Tool to Help Avoid Conflicts
From MorningAgClips.com:
California ranchers have a new mapping tool designed to provide regular location information on GPS-collared gray wolves in the state to help prevent wolf-livestock conflicts.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife released the Wolf Location Automated Mapping System.
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Why Colorado wildlife officials killed a wolf suspected of preying on Pitkin County livestock
From CPR.org:
Colorado wildlife officials killed a wolf in Pitkin County on Thursday night, marking the first time the state has resorted to lethal removal since it began reintroducing the species in late 2023.
The decision came after nearby ranchers reported a string of wolf attacks around Memorial Day weekend. Those incidents left two calves dead and injured four additional cattle, leading livestock operators to call on Colorado Parks and Wildlife to shoot any wolves behind the incidents.
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When and Where To Hear Wolves Howling in Yellowstone
From CowboyStateDaily.com:
A visit to Yellowstone National Park is a multi-sensory experience of sight, smell, and sound. The iconic sounds heard throughout the park include the gloppy bubbling of mud pots, the bugling of elk, the roar of thunderous waterfalls, and the audible gasps of tourists as they experience all these things.
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