Restoration of federal protection for wolves in Idaho and Montana once again has put the spotlight on Wyoming. Unfortunately, our state’s leaders aren’t willing to take advantage of the best opportunity to bring conclusion to the controversy over wolves in the northern Rockies.
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Federal Judge returns ESA protections to Montana and Idaho wolves
[large thumbnail url="federal-judge-returns-esa-protections-to-montana-and-idaho-wolves" filename="news" year="2010" month="08" day="05"] [thumbnail icon url="federal-judge-returns-esa-protections-to-montana-and-idaho-wolves" filename="news" year="2010" month="08" day="05"] The decision determined that it is contrary to the rules of the Endangered Species Act to give the wolves in Montana and Idaho different protections that those wolves that make their home in Wyoming, a state which is refusing to put together a wolf management plan which satisfies the minimum requirements of the Federal government.
Wyoming weekly report highlights heavy handed wildlife management
[large thumbnail url="wyoming-weekly-report-highlights-heavy-handed-wildlife-management" filename="news" year="2010" month="06" day="28"] [thumbnail icon url="wyoming-weekly-report-highlights-heavy-handed-wildlife-management" filename="news" year="2010" month="06" day="28"] The Wyoming Gray Wolf Recovery Status Report for this week shows that wildlife services have for the year so far killed 19 wolves in response to livestock predation… more than three times the number of “confirmed” wolf predations for the state.
Wolves serve as political tools for Wyoming candidates
[large thumbnail url="wolves-serve-as-political-tools-for-wyoming-candidates" filename="news" year="2010" month="06" day="24"] [thumbnail icon url="wolves-serve-as-political-tools-for-wyoming-candidates" filename="news" year="2010" month="06" day="24"] There are many things which the candidates for Park County commissioner disagree on, but one area they have determined it is politically expedient to agree on is their support of the Wyoming wolf plan.
Gubernatorial candidate: Wyoming must adapt
[large thumbnail url="gubernatorial-candidate-wyoming-must-adapt" filename="news" year="2010" month="06" day="18"] [thumbnail icon url="gubernatorial-candidate-wyoming-must-adapt" filename="news" year="2010" month="06" day="18"] Wyoming must adapt to a new world, or risk being left behind, according to Leslie Petersen, 69, a Democrat running for governor.
About 150 show up for anti-wolf rally in Wyoming
[large thumbnail url="about-150-show-up-for-anti-wolf-rally-in-wyoming" filename="news" year="2010" month="05" day="25"] [thumbnail icon url="about-150-show-up-for-anti-wolf-rally-in-wyoming" filename="news" year="2010" month="05" day="25"] According to an article which appeared on the Billings Gazette, 150 people showed up - significantly made up of hunters and outfitters - for a rally in Cody to protest the fact that Wyoming does not have control of the wolf management.
Wolf survival analysis showing successes and struggles
[large thumbnail url="wolf-survival-analysis-showing-successes-and-struggles" filename="news" year="2010" month="05" day="21"] [thumbnail icon url="wolf-survival-analysis-showing-successes-and-struggles" filename="news" year="2010" month="05" day="21"] Brett French, writing for the Billings Gazette reports a survival analysis report for Idaho, Wyoming and Montana shows that while mortality rates are at 25 percent with most of that being caused by humans, wolves are overall doing well.
Biologists track the location and number of denning wolves
[large thumbnail url="biologists-track-the-location-and-number-of-denning-wolves" filename="news" year="2010" month="05" day="21"] [thumbnail icon url="biologists-track-the-location-and-number-of-denning-wolves" filename="news" year="2010" month="05" day="21"] Biologists using aircraft to look for radio-collared wolves say more than 20 wolf packs in northwest Wyoming have likely denned, including five in the Jackson Hole area.
Wyoming anti-wolf rally scheduled for May 22
[large thumbnail url="wyoming-anti-wolf-rally-scheduled-for-may-22" filename="news" year="2010" month="05" day="18"] [thumbnail icon url="wyoming-anti-wolf-rally-scheduled-for-may-22" filename="news" year="2010" month="05" day="18"] Cody, WY, will be host to an anti-wolf rally on Saturday, May 22. Four gubernatorial candidates will be in attendance, or at least will send a representative, along with guest speakers from outfitter, hunting and trapper organizations among others.
Study: Wolves make few unnecessary elk kills
[large thumbnail url="study-wolves-make-few-unnecessary-elk-kills" filename="science" year="2010" month="04" day="29"] [thumbnail icon url="study-wolves-make-few-unnecessary-elk-kills" filename="science" year="2010" month="04" day="29"] In a not too surprising multi-year study, researchers discover that wolves rarely kill more elk than they can eat.
Ten states to share $1 million to reduce conflicts with wolves
[large thumbnail url="ten-states-to-share-1-million-to-reduce-conflicts-with-wolves" filename="news" year="2010" month="04" day="05"] [thumbnail icon url="ten-states-to-share-1-million-to-reduce-conflicts-with-wolves" filename="news" year="2010" month="04" day="05"] The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced grants will be going to livestock producers to fund non-lethal wolf management projects to reduce conflicts with the apex predator.
Wyoming landowner issued rubber bullets to deter wolves
[large thumbnail url="wyoming-landowner-issued-rubber-bullets-to-deter-wolves" filename="news" year="2010" month="01" day="11"] [thumbnail icon url="wyoming-landowner-issued-rubber-bullets-to-deter-wolves" filename="news" year="2010" month="01" day="11"] According to the weekly Wyoming Gray Wolf Recovery Status Report a landowner has been issued rubber bullets in order to deter wolves from harrassing his horses.
