ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Federal wildlife officials on Thursday defended their strategy for reintroducing Mexican gray wolves to the American Southwest despite recording the first decline in the population in four years. The annual survey released Thursday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows at least 97 wolves are spread among forested lands in southwestern New Mexico and southeast …
Minn. coyote-hunting tournament sparks conflict over its intent – StarTribune.com
A weekend coyote-hunting tournament in southwestern Minnesota drew sharp opposition from animal welfare activists, reprising a common conflict over whether such events help check the continuing spread of the flourishing predator or legitimize unsportsmanlike conduct and unnecessary cruelty. Publicity about the second annual “Save the Birds” tournament in Marshall, which began Friday and was to run through Saturday, sparked an …
Stop Shooting Wolves, You Maniacs need to learn What Kills the most Cattle!
Wyoming’s anti-scientific laws have allowed the most famous wolf in Yellowstone to be shot. Shooting wolves isn’t only senseless–it actively harms the environment. Stupid Reason #1. Wolves kill livestock. Well, yeah, sure. In Russia wolves can really damage a watermelon crop (this is true, amazingly) but in North America the grey wolf is so far down on the list of …
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks :: Wolf Program
What I find appalling is Montana FGD hasnt published Harvest information since 2014! Are they trying to hide actual numbers? FWP obtained full authority to manage wolves in Montana upon the federal delisting of the Rocky Mountain gray wolf in May 2011. FWP is committed to using its authority to responsibly manage Montana’s wolf population while addressing conflicts with livestock …