ROB CHANEY
A nationwide collection of biologists has called on the U.S. Department of Interior to restore Endangered Species Act protection to gray wolves, in light of recent state actions against the animals.
The 115 signers include at least eight in Montana, including former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service gray wolf deputy recovery coordinator Joe Fontaine and Carter Niemeyer, who led wolf trapping and control operations in Montana for 26 years. Natural history scientists and authors Doug Chadwick and Cristina Eisenberg of Montana are also on the list. Michigan Technological University distinguished professor John Vucetich and Ohio State University professor Jeremy Bruskotter led the effort.
Idaho Poised To Approve Plan Allowing More Wolves To Be Killed
The Weather Channel 1 hr ago Ron Brackett
Idaho state representatives are preparing to vote on a measure that would allow up to 90% of the remaining wolves in the state to be killed.
The proposal, Senate Bill 1211, was approved by the state Senate 26-7 last Wednesday. If it passes the House, it will go to Gov. Brad Little.
Little has not said whether he plans to sign the bill, but he signed another bill last year that provided more money for killing wolves, the New York Times reported.
Supporters of the plan say it is necessary to protect cattle, sheep and other livestock from the wolves.
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HELENA (AP) — Hunters and trappers who kill wolves in Montana could be reimbursed for their expenses by private groups under a proposal advanced by state lawmakers Monday that critics
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