From ColoradoPolitics.com:
The first fundraising report from a group backing the repeal of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program on the 2026 ballot fell dramatically short of its initial fundraising goals. The group sought to raise $200,000 by March 31 but only secured a fraction of that amount.
On Feb. 6, an email from the group called Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy pleaded for $100,000 in contributions by Feb. 28, as proponents prepared for the ballot measure to go before the state’s Title Board, which reviews petitions and ballot titles. That fundraising deadline was “extended” when it failed to reach the goal, and on March 6, the group upped the goal to $200,000 by March 31, the end of the reporting period.
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Conservation perspectives on gene editing in wild canids
Watch Yellowstone wolf pack hunting bison after death of one-eyed alpha ‘queen’
From LiveScience.com:
On Christmas Day 2024, tragedy struck Yellowstone’s Junction Butte wolf pack. The group’s legendary one-eyed leader, Wolf 907F, died after a confrontation with a rival pack. Now, in a new video, Junction Butte is hunting bison with members of that rival pack — albeit unsuccessfully.
Julie Argyle, a wildlife photographer and conservationist, filmed the Junction Butte gray wolves (Canis lupus) chasing two bison (Bison bison) as they attempted to separate a yearling calf from its mother, Cowboy State Daily reported.
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Oregon wolf population surpasses 200 for first time in 8 decades
From IJPR.org:
Oregon wildlife officials counted more gray wolves than ever last winter, a promising sign for the federally endangered species.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff counted 204 wolves in December, a 15% increase from the year before, according to the agency’s annual wolf report published last week.
Washington wildlife officials also released their annual wolf report last week. They counted 230 gray wolves in that state — a 9% drop from the year before, and Washington’s first population decrease since this native animal species returned nearly two decades ago.
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This U.S. State [Alaska] Has the Highest Concentration of Wolves
From Newsbreak.com:
Alaska stands as the undisputed leader in wolf population density among all U.S. states. With an estimated 7,000 to 11,000 wolves roaming its vast wilderness, Alaska hosts approximately 65% of America’s entire wolf population. This remarkable concentration is no accident—it’s the result of extensive habitat preservation, relatively limited human development, and wildlife management policies that have allowed wolves to maintain healthy populations across the state.
While other states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan have worked to restore wolf populations in recent decades, none come close to matching Alaska’s wolf numbers or density per square mile of suitable habitat.
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Alaska Wildlife Alliance Files Petition To Challenge State’s Controversial Predator Control Process
From AKSportingJournal.com:
Now, an Alaska environmental group is taking legal action against the state.
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Siskiyou County [California] Sheriff, Board of Supervisors push for protection against gray wolves
From KDRV.com:
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office and Board of Supervisors are calling on California lawmakers and the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife to protect residents and livestock against potential attacks by gray wolves.
In a letter published Wednesday, April 16, Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue said sightings of gray wolves in public areas in the county have become more common.
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Colorado coalition of hunters, anglers opposes 2026 wolf reintroduction repeal efforts
From ColoradoPolitics.com:
The state’s most prominent coalition of hunters, anglers, and wildlife conservation groups announced today that it will formally oppose initiative #35, the 2026 proposal that would repeal most of the state’s wolf reintroduction program.
The Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project includes 22 different organizations, including Ducks Unlimited, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management (which led opposition to last year’s Proposition 127) and Safari Club International, which this week settled a lawsuit with Colorado Parks and Wildlife over two CPW commissioners who authored an opinion piece in support of Prop 127, which led to claims the commissioners violated the state’s open meetings law, a claim they deny.
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6 gray wolf attacks on cattle confirmed over 16 days at Plumas County [California] ranch
From CBSNews.com:
PLUMAS COUNTY — There have been six confirmed gray wolf attacks on cattle over the last two and a half weeks near the Plumas-Sierra county line, authorities said Wednesday.
The latest attack involved two gray wolves attacking a calf in broad daylight at DS Ranches along Highway 49 in Plumas County, just north of Loyalton, Wednesday morning, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office said. The calf’s injuries resulted in the animal needing to be euthanized.
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Larger Natural Habitat Opens for Edmonton Valley Zoo’s Arctic Wolves
From Wildtimes:
The R. Mollot Arctic Wolf Habitat is the new home for the zoo’s three Arctic wolves – Tundra, Aspen and Anuri. The new 5,000 m² exhibit offers a spacious, naturalistic environment for the wolves and reflects the zoo’s ongoing commitment to wildlife conservation and enhancing the visitor experience.
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Advocates for wolf reintroduction repeal in Colorado fall short of fundraising goals
From ColoradoPolitics.com:
The first fundraising report from a group backing the repeal of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program on the 2026 ballot fell dramatically short of its initial fundraising goals. The group sought to raise $200,000 by March 31 but only secured a fraction of that amount.
On Feb. 6, an email from the group called Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy pleaded for $100,000 in contributions by Feb. 28, as proponents prepared for the ballot measure to go before the state’s Title Board, which reviews petitions and ballot titles. That fundraising deadline was “extended” when it failed to reach the goal, and on March 6, the group upped the goal to $200,000 by March 31, the end of the reporting period.
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