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Cold weather has an upside, if you’re a grey wolf or whitefish

Frigid Torontonians cheered the return of slightly less terrible weather Thursday. But January’s dispiriting cold had an ecological upside, and some people — lovers of a beleaguered wolf population, haters of an invasive pest and anyone who likes whitefish — were deeply appreciative of the deep freeze and perhaps even hopeful for more. Continue reading →

Minn. DNR: Fewer wolves shot for predator control

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Fewer wolves are being shot or trapped for predator control in Minnesota, wildlife managers told a legislative hearing Tuesday evening as they defended how they’ve handled the resumption of hunting since the predators came off the endangered list two years ago this week. Continue reading →

Wolf severely injured by trapper’s snare

ROSSEAU – Caught in a snare, each attempt to escape pushed the dull wire further and further into the soft flesh of her leg. Continue reading →

State pulls pro wolf hunter from wilderness

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho wildlife managers Monday called off a professional hunter who has been killing wolves inside a federal wilderness area since last year amid an effort by advocates to convince federal courts to halt the hunt. Continue reading →

State-Sponsored Wolf Killing Ends in Idaho

POCATELLO, ID — Faced with a looming deadline to defend its actions before a federal appeals court, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) announced this afternoon that it is halting its wolf extermination program in the Middle Fork region of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness as of today. Continue reading →

Wis. wolf season ends with 6 extra wolves killed

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin wolf hunters and trappers went slightly over the quota this season. Continue reading →

California officials say gray wolves could return in packs

REDDING, Calif. — Based on recent forays into California by a gray wolf known to researchers as OR-7, state wildlife officials believe it is “reasonably forseeable” that wolf packs will one day return to the state. Continue reading →

Court hearing set in dispute over Idaho wolf derby

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The fate of a disputed coyote and wolf derby planned for this weekend in central Idaho will be debated Friday in federal court. Continue reading →

Environmentalists ask judge to halt Idaho wolf derby

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Environmental groups Monday asked a federal judge to halt a planned wolf and coyote derby in Idaho, branding the event an illegal killing contest. Continue reading →

Ranchland, Alberta to support wolf project

Area wolf activity is going to be monitored in coming months following a proposal to the Municipal District (MD) of Ranchland. Continue reading →

Wisconsin closes wolf hunt

Wisconsin closed its wolf hunt after at least 64 wolves die in hunters’ gun sights. Continue reading →

Environmentalists Pledge to Stop Swedish Wolf Hunt

Swedish environmental groups on Friday vowed to block plans to cull wolves in controversial licensed hunts aimed at keeping their numbers down and potentially cutting the wolf population in half. Continue reading →

Hunter in Idaho pushes post-Christmas wolf derby

BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho outfitter is organizing a post-Christmas contest in which two-person teams of hunters will be awarded $2,000 in cash prizes and trophies for shooting wolves and coyotes, angering animal advocates who brand it as a “wolf slaughter.” Continue reading →

Debate brews over whether to save island’s wolves

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) – For visitors to Isle Royale National Park, nothing beats the spine-tingling thrill of a wolf’s howl piercing an otherwise silent night – or a glimpse of the wily beast slipping across a forest path. But such experiences are becoming increasingly rare, and before long may disappear forever. Continue reading →

Experts to review taking wolf off threatened list

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — A group of experts is reviewing whether the federal proposal to lift more Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf is scientifically valid. Continue reading →

Wolf quota reached outside Yellowstone, 4 shot

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s gray wolf season around the town of Gardiner ends 30 minutes after sunset Thursday after hunters filled a four-wolf quota in the area near Yellowstone National Park. Continue reading →

Wolf hunt closes in northeastern Minn.

St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) — The wolf hunt in northeastern Minnesota will close tonight after hunters reached their quota in the region. Continue reading →

Ontario: Illegal Wolf Hunt Results in Fines

KENORA – Legal News – Two men have pleaded guilty and been fined a total of $4,500 for illegal wolf hunting offences under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Continue reading →

Hayes: Wolves make for good business

When John Hayes started studying taxidermy he didn’t think it one day would be his livelihood. Continue reading →

Idaho wildlife officials hire hunter to kill wolves

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho wildlife officials trying to aid the recovery of elk populations have hired a hunter to track down and kill wolves from two packs roaming federal wilderness in the middle of the state. Continue reading →

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