SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah hunter who killed the first gray wolf seen near the Grand Canyon in seven decades won’t face criminal charges because he thought he was shooting a coyote, U.S. Fish and Wildlife announced Thursday. Continue reading
Tag Archives: hunting
Michigan voters reject laws favoring wolf hunting
Michigan voters rejected two statewide wolf hunting ballot proposals. Continue reading
Wisconsin Wolf Hunt Snags Attention
Time was when deer management had no rival as the most controversial realm of Wisconsin wildlife management. Continue reading
Michigan’s canceled wolf hunt draws no howls
The state’s recent decision that there will be no wolf hunt in Michigan this year is getting mixed reactions, despite fear in the Upper Peninsula about the predators. 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
State-sanctioned hunt claims first wolf
SPOKANE — One wolf has been killed by a hunter hired by Washington, a state where the animals have been regaining a foothold in recent years after being hunted to extinction in the early 1900s. 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
Blog: Wolf and hound fights bound to be brutal
Black bears should no longer feel solely terrorized and persecuted by hound hunters in training activities; the gray wolf has now joined their ranks. Continue reading
Michigan lawmakers look to pass pro-wolf hunt bill
Lansing — Michigan lawmakers on Wednesday are expected to pass a law to keep intact the state’s power to allow wolf hunts, overriding two referendums on the November ballot backed by groups that oppose hunting the once-endangered animal. Continue reading
Wyoming Game and Fish to collect comments about plan to increase quota
According to Wyoming’s Fish and Game department, 179 wolves is just too many – a number which encompasses 15 distinct packs – which live in the “Wolf Trophy Game Management Area” (WTGMA). Continue reading
WY Proposal to raise wolf quota to be discussed at public meeting
Park County people will have an opportunity to weigh in on a controversial wildlife issue: wolves. Continue reading
Michigan DNR: Wolf survey results indicate no significant change in state’s wolf population
The results of Michigan’s 2014 wolf population survey indicate no significant change in the estimated number of wolves in the Upper Peninsula compared to the results of last year’s survey, Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division officials said today. 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
WY Fish and Game takes comments on proposed wolf quota increases
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is proposing to increase the number of wolves hunters can take this fall. 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
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
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
