The U.S. Forest Service finally has revoked a grazing permit for a rancher, who got caught trapping an endangered Mexican gray wolf and went on to hit it with a shovel. The agency notified Craig Thiessen of its decision late last week. The Datil rancher held the permit for an allotment near Reserve on the Gila National Forest. The permit …
Man sentenced for trapping, killing wolf
Honestly, we do not believe this is justice! Probation and a 2,300 fine for trapping and killing a critically endangered Mexican Gray Wolf? Between 1998 and 2015, there were 155 deaths and disappearances in New Mexico and Arizona of radio-collared Mexican wolves. Of these wolves, 53 had “unknown fates.” U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials who manage the Mexican wolf …
2 Mexican Wolves Found Dead in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (PTW) — Federal wildlife managers say two more endangered Mexican gray wolves have died. Bringing the total of dead wolves this year to four already. The animals were found dead in New Mexico in March. However Authorities did not release any details yet about the circumstances, or where the wolves were found, but did confirm their deaths are under investigation. …