Following the Delisting

Been off the grid for a while as we wait and see what will happen with the delisting.  Now comes the nail biting as states start coming up with quota goals as we have here in this article...

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[JournOwl]

This seems to be an instance of ‘bizarro world’ species protectionism. A potential hunting quota as high as 207 wolves, which is just over 40% of the estimated Montana wolf population and 13% of the entire Northern Rockies population, just does not make sense. Perhaps I am mistaken, but all of the work that went into the restoration/rehabilitation of the species was not done so to harvest furs, but to return this majestic animal back to their natural habitat.

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[Nancy]

The wolves in the Great Lakes Region are also at risk. Michigan, for example, has a good Wolf Management Plan, however, State Legislature passed two bills that seriously weaken protection for the wolf. The bills allows the killing of wolves for "preying upon" dogs or livestock. "Preying upon" can mean anything to anybody. These laws also allow the "capture or removal" of wolves preying upon dogs, livestock even on public lands. The only way to capture or remove a wolf would be after the threat has passed. These laws must be amended. Contact Representative Mike Lahti and State Senator Mike Prusi.