Category Archives: Political

Follow the progress, and get information on local politician’s viewpoints, of the Protect America’s Wildlife act as submitted by Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and George Miller (D-CA) in both houses, and other wildlife-based political legislation.

Michigan voters reject laws favoring wolf hunting

Michigan voters rejected two statewide wolf hunting ballot proposals. Continue reading →

Gov. Mead eyes congressional fix on wolf delisting

Congressional action appears to offer Wyoming its best chance at regaining state management of wolves, Gov. Matt Mead said Thursday. Continue reading →

Michigan House may vote on allowing wolf hunts

LANSING (AP) — Supporters of regulated wolf hunts in Michigan are hoping the state House will allow them to continue while nullifying citizen referendums on the issue scheduled for the November election. Continue reading →

Lawmakers know best? Michigan Senate, not public, expected to vote on wolf hunt initiative

A much more detailed investigation of Michigan’s political machinations as it relates going around the diplomatic process. Continue reading →

Michigan Board certifies 2nd wolf-hunting ballot measure

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan officials certified a second referendum on hunting wolves Tuesday for the November statewide ballot, which wildlife groups hope voters will support to block future hunts. Continue reading →

Northwoods Wolf Alliance OPPOSES SF 2256, says it will permanently hinder wolf advocacy.

Northwoods Wolf Alliance strongly opposes SF 2256; says the bill is misleading, undermines wolf advocacy and may hinder tribal wolf protection efforts. Continue reading →

New “Wolf Data Bill” approved by Senate committee

NEWS RELEASE — St. Paul, MN – A new bill which addresses the wolf hunt in Minnesota was approved this afternoon, March 11, by a majority of members on the Minnesota Senate Committee on Environment and Energy. Continue reading →

A bill that would halt MN wolf hunt to be heard in St. Paul this week

Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) – A bill aiming to address the Minnesota wolf hunt, calling for increased data collection while addressing tribal concerns by ending hunting and trapping on tribal lands, is set to be heard at the capitol Tuesday. Continue reading →

Idaho’s wolf killing plans fail to get full funding

BOISE – A bill asking for $2 million to kill up to 500 of Idaho’s wolves won’t get even half of its requested appropriation, said co-chair of the state’s budget committee. Continue reading →

Wolf delisting hearing in Colorado TODAY!

Today marks the public hearing regarding wolf delisting right here in Colorado. Continue reading →

Wolf Delisting Hearing in Colorado

This news release was sent out by Defenders of Wildlife about the addition of a new hearing in Colorado Continue reading →

Utah Legislative audit: State wolf contract lacks accountability, appropriate safeguards

SALT LAKE CITY — A legislative audit concludes Utah spent $800,000 in wolf “delisting” efforts over the past three years in a system of expenditures that lacks appropriate safeguards and fails to direct how the money would be most effective. Continue reading →

States Pressed for Limits on Gray Wolf Protections

Wildlife officials from western states lobbied for strict limits on federal protections for gray wolves before the Obama administration proposed to take the animals off the endangered list across most of the Lower 48 states, documents show. Continue reading →

Obama Administration Strips Wolf Protections Across Most of Lower 48 States

WASHINGTON— In a move questioned by some of the World’s leading wolf researchers, the Obama administration announced plans today to prematurely strip Endangered Species Act protections from gray wolves across most of the lower 48 states, abruptly ending one of America’s most important species recovery programs. The proposal concludes that wolf protection in the continental United States, in place since 1978, is no longer needed, even though there are fledgling populations in places like the Pacific Northwest whose survival hinges on continued federal protection. Continue reading →

Government indefinitely delays decision on wolf protections in Lower 48, but reason uncertain

BILLINGS, Mont. — Federal wildlife officials are postponing a much-anticipated decision on whether to lift protections for gray wolves across the Lower 48 states. Continue reading →

Western Environmentalists Oppose Wolf Delisting

Western environmental groups say they’re alarmed that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering a plan to end federal protections for gray wolves in vast areas where the animals no longer exist. Continue reading →

Idaho bills would provide money for wolf control, compensation

BOISE — Two bills that would make more money available to control wolves and compensate producers in Idaho who have lost cattle to the predators are moving through the Idaho Legislature.
One is on the verge of passing while the other is under the gun with the session set to end March 29. Continue reading →

Lawmakers want gray wolf off endangered list

More than 70 lawmakers are asking the Obama administration to take the gray wolf off the endangered species list. Continue reading →

Expanded wolf hunt flying through Montana’s Legislature

HELENA, MONT. — A proposal to expand the state’s wolf hunt is being fast-tracked through the Legislature and shortly will be sent to the governor’s desk for his signature. Continue reading →

Secretary of Interior nominee is environmentalist, business exec

President Obama’s nomination of Sally Jewell for Interior secretary Wednesday was lauded by several retail and environmental groups and is expected to pass the Senate without much objection. Continue reading →

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