Why the poaching of one gray wolf in Washington can matter
While poaching of a single breeding female wolf can significantly affect the viability of a pack, wildlife managers share that the loss of a single wolf does not hinder overall…
Read More...WDFW: Only open-and-shut wolf attacks confirmed
Washington Fish and Wildlife officials concede that they likely undercount depredations by wolves, but say the high standard is necessary to maintain scientific integrity and legal certainty.
Read More...Deadly attack by grizzly bear prompts calls for action
The deadly attack of a woman by a grizzly bear in Ovando, Montana earlier this week is indicative of a problem that some people say is going to get worse.…
Read More...Colorado’s first gray wolf pack since 1940s now has 6 pups
Colorado’s first litter of gray wolf pups since the 1940s has grown to include six pups. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said Thursday that staff spotted the pups living in a…
Read More...Officials Kill Grizzly Bear Suspected in Fatal Attack of Woman in Montana
Wildlife officials shot and killed a grizzly bear near Ovando, Montana that was believed to have been involved in the fatal attack of a California woman this week. Wildlife officials…
Read More...No-Kill Project Continues As Idaho Expands Wolf Hunting And Trapping
While a new law in Idaho seeks to reduce wolf populations in the State through more liberal hunting, the Wood River Wolf Project continues their effort to employ non-lethal deterrents…
Read More...WDFW sets 3-day goal for wolf removal decisions
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has set a 3-day goal for wolf removal decisions, in order to speed up the previously lengthy decision process on whether to…
Read More...US proposes removing Colorado River fish’s endangered status
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Tuesday it plans to propose reclassifying a rare Colorado River Basin fish called the razorback sucker from endangered to threatened status after a…
Read More...A grizzly bear washed up dead. Then it was found decapitated and declawed, prompting a federal investigation.
A Grizzly Bear that washed up dead on the banks of the Yellowstone River had parts taken as trophies. This is at least the fourth illegal incident involving grizzly bears…
Read More...California is betting $61 million that new highway crossings will keep wildlife safe
Large animals cause 20 crashes a day on California highways. Experts say special bridges, tunnels, and special wildlife crossing structures can prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions and protect at-risk species.
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