SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state says Washington’s wolf population grew by more than 30 percent last year and formed four new packs. Continue reading
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Court asked to reverse Congress on Rockies wolves
[large thumbnail url=”court-asked-to-reverse-congress-on-rockies-wolves” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”09″ day=”09″] [thumbnail icon url=”court-asked-to-reverse-congress-on-rockies-wolves” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”09″ day=”09″] BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates are urging a federal appeals panel to restore endangered species protections for wolves.
Associated Press publishes intentionally misleading anti-wolf article
[large thumbnail url=”associated-press-publishes-intentionally-misleading-anti-wolf-article” filename=”editorial” year=”2011″ month=”05″ day=”26″] [thumbnail icon url=”associated-press-publishes-intentionally-misleading-anti-wolf-article” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”05″ day=”26″] A writer for the Associated Press wrote an article which appeared on Madisonet.com, and other sites, which was filled with rhetoric and demonstrated a major bias in favor of the livestock industry.
Watershed year expected for wolves
[large thumbnail url=”watershed-year-expected-for-wolves” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”01″ day=”11″] [thumbnail icon url=”watershed-year-expected-for-wolves” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”01″ day=”11″] ALBUUQUERQUE (AP) – Another year has passed and the effort to return the endangered Mexican gray wolf to the Southwest is no closer to marking success than when federal wildlife officials first set out with their lofty goals decades ago.
Evidence suggests ancient Mexicans crossbred wolves and dogs
[large thumbnail url=”evidence-suggests-ancient-mexicans-crossbred-wolves-and-dogs” filename=”science” year=”2010″ month=”12″ day=”16″] [thumbnail icon url=”evidence-suggests-ancient-mexicans-crossbred-wolves-and-dogs” filename=”science” year=”2010″ month=”12″ day=”16″] An Associated Press report reveals that researchers found evidence that ancient Mexicans crossbred wolves and dogs.
AP: Montana governor says wolf deal dead
[large thumbnail url=”ap-montana-governor-says-wolf-deal-dead” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”12″ day=”07″] [thumbnail icon url=”ap-montana-governor-says-wolf-deal-dead” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”12″ day=”07″] According to the report written by Matthew Brown, from the Associated Press, Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer said that Wyoming and Idaho had caused the talks to hit an impasse.
Wolf bills unlikely to advance this Congress
[large thumbnail url=”wolf-bills-unlikely-to-advance-this-congress” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”11″ day=”23″] [thumbnail icon url=”wolf-bills-unlikely-to-advance-this-congress” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”11″ day=”23″] According to an Associated Press article by Matthew Brown, it’s unlikely that the bills which plan to remove ESA protections from wolves will advance during the 111th Congress.
Federal officials deny Montana wolf hunt request
[large thumbnail url=”federal-officials-deny-montana-wolf-hunt-request” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”10″ day=”14″] [thumbnail icon url=”federal-officials-deny-montana-wolf-hunt-request” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”10″ day=”14″] Federal officials on Thursday denied Montana’s request to hunt gray wolves in response to increasing attacks on livestock and elk, leaving a settlement with environmentalists as the most immediate hope for the state to regain control over the endangered predators.
Montana, Idaho send wolf hunting plans to feds
[large thumbnail url=”montana-idaho-send-wolf-hunting-plans-to-feds” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”09″ day=”30″] [thumbnail icon url=”montana-idaho-send-wolf-hunting-plans-to-feds” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”09″ day=”30″] In an attempt to get around the relisting of wolves in the states of Montana and Idaho, both are attempting to get approval for a so-called “conservation hunt” from the federal government.
Montana doubles wolf hunting quota
[large thumbnail url=”montana-doubles-wolf-hunting-quota” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”07″ day=”08″] [thumbnail icon url=”montana-doubles-wolf-hunting-quota” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”07″ day=”08″] The Montana FWP Commission has decided on a quota for the 2010 wolf hunt, and it more than doubles the 2009 quota.
Mexican gray wolf pups offer new hope to critically endangered species
[large thumbnail url=”mexican-gray-wolf-pups-offer-new-hope-to-critically-endangered-species” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”07″ day=”01″] [thumbnail icon url=”mexican-gray-wolf-pups-offer-new-hope-to-critically-endangered-species” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”07″ day=”01″] The Associated Press and KDSK in St. Louis offer updates on the current status of five puppies which offer hope and optimism for the beleaguered Mexican Wolf recovery program.
AP: Federal judge blocks Alaska’s wolf-kill plan
[large thumbnail url=”ap-federal-judge-blocks-alaskas-wolf-kill-plan” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”06″ day=”08″] [thumbnail icon url=”ap-federal-judge-blocks-alaskas-wolf-kill-plan” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”06″ day=”08″] A federal judge on Monday denied the state of Alaska’s request for a preliminary injunction to kill wolves.
44 dead this year as Montana continues aggressive wolf management
[large thumbnail url=”44-dead-this-year-as-montana-continues-aggressive-wolf-management” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”06″ day=”03″] [thumbnail icon url=”44-dead-this-year-as-montana-continues-aggressive-wolf-management” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”06″ day=”03″] According to an article from the Associated Press, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has authorized the killing of 33 wolves, of which 15 are already dead.
Biologists look to get Alaska’s new wildlife director removed
[large thumbnail url=”biologists-look-to-get-alaskas-new-wildlife-director-removed” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”03″ day=”23″] [thumbnail icon url=”biologists-look-to-get-alaskas-new-wildlife-director-removed” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”03″ day=”23″] Biologists, in a letter, state that new wildlife director Corey Rossi doesn’t even have the qualifications for an entry-level biology position.
