Louise Knott Ahern — of Lansing State Journal — puts together a good synopsis of the events that led up to the federal judge’s decision to place Great Lake wolves back on the endangered species list. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Michigan
Michigan voters reject laws favoring wolf hunting
Michigan voters rejected two statewide wolf hunting ballot proposals. Continue reading
Gun Lake Tribe hosts meeting on wolf’s scientific and cultural importance
SHELBYVILLE, Mich. (WZZM) – Voters will tackle the issue of wolf hunting Tuesday. Proposal 14-1 asks voters whether there should be an annual wolf hunting season in Michigan. 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
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 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
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
Michigan wolf hunt: Farmer charged with animal cruelty in death of taxpayers’ ‘guard donkeys’
An Upper Peninsula cattle farmer at the center of an MLive.com investigation into Michigan’s first wolf hunt has been charged with animal cruelty involving “guard donkeys” provided by taxpayers to protect his herd. Continue reading
Michigan wolf hunt’s body count exceeds 20
Officials say that through December 8th, at least 20 wolves have been killed by hunters in Michigan’s first wolf hunt in many years. Continue reading
Michigan hunters kill six wolves across the Upper Peninsula
Since the hunting season began in Michigan, on Nov. 15th, hunters have claimed the lives of 6 wolves. Continue reading
Michigan hunting licenses to go on sale for first hunt since 1974
Michigan will begin selling wolf hunting licences in August which will mark the first time the state has prepared to hunt wolves in nearly 40 years. Continue reading
Wolf hunt foes raise over $500,000 for ballot drive
LANSING (AP) — Foes of plans to allow wolf hunting in Michigan have raised the most among groups backing statewide ballot drives.
Ballot committee Keep Michigan’s Wolves Protected reported Thursday that it had taken in roughly $567,000 in 2013, much of it from national animal rights organizations…
Read the entire article on minbcnews.com: Wolf hunt foes raise over $500,000 for ballot drive
Michigan becomes sixth state to authorize wolf hunting
The Natural Resource Commission approved wolf hunting late last week after Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation that allowed the NRC to establish a hunting season for the animals. Continue reading
Opponents of possible Michigan wolf hunt plan to turn in signatures aimed at forcing vote
LANSING, MI – A coalition including The Humane Society of the United States says it has gathered enough voter signatures to put any potential plans for a wolf hunting season in Michigan on hold. Continue reading
Michigan DNR hosting meetings on wolf management
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hosting a series of public meetings in March to provide information to the public and answer questions regarding wolf management and the possibility of a future wolf hunting season. Continue reading
Activists aim to halt Michigan wolf-hunting season
Animal advocates across Michigan are collecting signatures to stop the potential hunting of gray wolves, which were protected by the state for nearly 50 years after they were hunted to near extinction. Continue reading
Michigan group wants voters to restrict wolf hunting
Just days after Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation making a gray wolf hunting season a possibility, one group announced it will challenge the law through a referendum campaign. Continue reading
Wolf hunting debate heats up as Michiganders weigh-in on divisive issue
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — To hunt or not to hunt, that is the issue, and as the state of Michigan edges closer and closer to classifying the gray wolf as a game species, those two options have created a maelstrom of feelings in the wildlife community. Continue reading
