This is a different animal than in this article
This is why snares , as well as trapping all need to be outlawed IMMEDIATELY! They continue to murder species that are on the Endangered species List!! Sad part is, this sick individual faces no charges!! Wolves are still an Endangered species in Utah is our understanding!
DNA tests confirm animal killed in Utah trap was gray wolf
SALT LAKE CITY
Utah authorities say DNA tests confirm an animal accidently killed in a coyote snare last year was a gray wolf.
Officials said Wednesday that biologists thought the animal found near the Wyoming state line was a wolf when it was found in November, but conducted DNA tests to make sure it wasn’t a dog hybrid.
Wolves are not listed as an endangered species in the area west of Randolph, Utah. Officials say they get a handful of reports every year of wolves coming into the state from nearby Wyoming or Idaho.
Utah law generally prohibits purposely killing wolves unless they are attacking livestock or threatening a person, but there are allowances for accidental deaths.
Mark Hadley with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says the trapper won’t face charges.
Source: DNA tests confirm animal killed in Utah trap was gray wolf | Idaho Statesman
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So, anyone basically , could SAY they didn’t know it was a wolf and get off?
That’s ridiculous! Hunters, especially seasoned ones, KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!
They need to charge this man!