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Alaska’s Republican governors find vicious ways to kill predators and mark their territory with the feds
John Burch spent 20 years studying a family of 11 wolves. Then one day last winter, the entire pack was shot dead. 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
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
Oregon House votes to pay ranchers when wolves kill livestock
[large thumbnail url=”oregon-house-votes-to-pay-ranchers-when-wolves-kill-livestock” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”06″ day=”27″] [thumbnail icon url=”oregon-house-votes-to-pay-ranchers-when-wolves-kill-livestock” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”06″ day=”27″] SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon House unanimously passed a bill Wednesday to pay ranchers for livestock lost to wolves moving into the state.
Breaking down H.R. 1
Here’s a breakdown of everything in H.R. 1 that is either ecologically, or environmentally damaging, including SEC 1713.
Montana governor authorizes wolf killing, but federal law still outlaws it
[large thumbnail url=”montana-governor-authorizes-wolf-killing-but-federal-law-still-outlaws-it” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”02″ day=”18″] [thumbnail icon url=”montana-governor-authorizes-wolf-killing-but-federal-law-still-outlaws-it” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”02″ day=”18″] Montana governor Brian Schweitzer appears not to care for federal law, and has no faith that a scientifically-driven, or even legislatively-driven solution is forthcoming.
Utah senator puts name to wolf delisting bill
[large thumbnail url=”utah-senator-puts-name-to-wolf-delisting-bill” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”01″ day=”26″] [thumbnail icon url=”utah-senator-puts-name-to-wolf-delisting-bill” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”01″ day=”26″] Utah continues it’s stance as probably the most anti-wolf state in the US as congressman Jim Matheson, who represents that state, puts his support behind yet another wolf-delisting bill.
Biologist calls Montana wolf resolution weak
[large thumbnail url=”biologist-calls-montana-wolf-resolution-weak” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”01″ day=”26″] [thumbnail icon url=”biologist-calls-montana-wolf-resolution-weak” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”01″ day=”26″] The Montana House passed a resolution last week calling for the de-listing of gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act on a 99-1 vote. The lone dissenter was Democrat Mike Phillips of Bozeman. House District 3 Republican Jerry O’Neil supported the resolution, which goes onto the state Senate.
Maine bill proposes new requirements for wolf hybrids
[large thumbnail url=”maine-bill-proposes-new-requirements-for-wolf-hybrids” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”01″ day=”26″] [thumbnail icon url=”maine-bill-proposes-new-requirements-for-wolf-hybrids” filename=”news” year=”2011″ month=”01″ day=”26″] This article which appeared on the WLBZ-TV Web site outlines the new requirements around owning wolf-hybrids in Maine should a bill pass in to law.
Defenders backs Michael Bennet in CO Senate race
The Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund, the political arm of the non-profit organization, endorses political candidates in each election cycle based on their record as it relates to ecological and wildlife conservation issues. The action fund has weighed in on Colorado’s most visible nationally relevant race.
Governor: Idaho won’t manage wolves
[large thumbnail url=”governor-idaho-won’t-manage-wolves” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”10″ day=”20″] [thumbnail icon url=”governor-idaho-won’t-manage-wolves” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”10″ day=”20″] Almost two weeks after the deadline that Gov. Butch Otter set for a wolf management agreement, the governor is making good on his threat to withdraw state support for federal management efforts.
Idaho pushes forward bill to protect hunter identities
[large thumbnail url=”idaho-pushes-forward-bill-to-protect-hunter-identities” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”02″ day=”25″] [thumbnail icon url=”idaho-pushes-forward-bill-to-protect-hunter-identities” filename=”news” year=”2010″ month=”02″ day=”25″] An Idaho committee has voted to accept a bill which would protect the identities of hunters after those who shot wolves during the 2009 hunting season received harrassing calls and e-mails.
Official statements on PAW from Colorado’s politicians
HOWLColorado has contacted all elected officials who serve in either the US House of Representatives or the US Senate for their official statement of position on the PAW act. As they respond, we will post their unedited responses on this page.
Wolf Pack extermination prompts calls for action
The Center for Biological Diversity responded to the extermination of the Sage Creek pack.
Wolf Predation Program one step closer to Obama’s desk
The 2010 Agricultural Appropriations Act moves to the Senate for confirmation after the House of Representatives approved it. Part of that bill includes $700,000, which would be used to reimburse livestock owners who lose animals to wolf predation.
The status of Protect America’s Wildlife bills in both houses
As of September 28, 2009, here is the status of both bills related to the Protect America’s Wildlife act.
The text of H.R. 3381 (Protect America’s Wildlife)
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3381
To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildlife from aircraft, and for other purposes.
The text of S.1535 (Protect America’s Wildlife)
S 1535 IS
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1535
To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildlife from aircraft, and for other purposes.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 29, 2009
Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and Mr. CARDIN) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
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