From National Parks Traveler:
There are about 16 packs and 66 wolves in and around the park based on winter 2021-22 counts, and so far this year three packs have had litters. Four packs are being followed thanks to GPS collars. However, things are very dynamic with the wolf population in and around Voyageurs.
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Wolf hunting regs allowing infrared imaging violate Montana law, judge rules
From Independent Record:
A Helena judge has ruled that hunting wolves using thermal imaging technology was not explicitly allowed by a 2021 law that expanded when and how the animals can be legally killed on private land.
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From villains to valued: Canadians show overwhelming support for wolves
From The Squamish Chief:
Despite their record in popular culture, according to a recent survey, seven in 10 Canadians say they have a “very positive” view of the iconic predators.
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Voyageurs National Park wolf update
From National Parks Traveler:
There are about 16 packs and 66 wolves in and around the park based on winter 2021-22 counts, and so far this year three packs have had litters. Four packs are being followed thanks to GPS collars. However, things are very dynamic with the wolf population in and around Voyageurs.
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California is spending millions to compensate ranchers for living near wolves
From The Daily Yonder:
California’s program — originally launched in February 2022 by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) — took an extra step last month, offering ranchers reimbursements for indirect impacts of the predators’ presence. These impacts include wolf-induced stress that can result in reduced weight or breeding problems — no other payback program is so comprehensive.
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Pack of tundra wolf pups arrives at the Memphis Zoo
From Commercial Appeal:
Visitors to the Memphis Zoo will soon have the chance to see an entire new wolf pack after four tundra wolf pups arrived at the zoo from Montana.
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Wolf shot dead after biting farmer who was protecting his sheep
From Dutch News:
Wild animal protection group Faunabescherming has made a formal complaint about a man who called in the police after claiming he was attacked by a wolf in Drenthe at the weekend. The animal was shot dead after the local mayor gave the green light.
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Wolf sightings in Oregon can be reported online
From Elkhorn Media Group:
In their latest recreation report, ODFW remind Oregonians that wolf sightings can be reported online. This includes both wolf activity and actual sightings of wolves.
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How mistaken identity and one bullet revealed a star predator far from home
From New York Times:
A hunter’s kill in upstate New York brought new hope, and trepidation, that wolves could slowly be making their way back to the Northeast.
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Battle over Mexican wolf highlights Hispanic ranchers’ woes
From Axios:
The plight of a female Mexican gray wolf who recently traveled into historically Hispanic ranching territory highlights the battle pitting environmentalists against ranchers.
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Iberian wolf in crosshairs of Spanish right as parties court voters
From Reuters:
Hunting Iberian wolves could become legal again as Spain’s main opposition party joined far-right Vox in vowing to end protections for the endangered animal in a bid to attract rural voters.
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