OP-Ed: Coconino Voices: No more delays in northern wolf releases
...of us wolf-supporters are passionate about restoring wolves to the region, it is a passion that comes from listening to what science can tell us about the vital importance of... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: State says it will sue U.S. Fish and Wildlife over wolf release plan
...in the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Southwest regional office, John Bradley, said Wednesday the agency would not comment on pending litigation. But in October, after the state Game Commission finalized... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Editorial: NM’s fighting the wrong battles for your wildlife
...the seven-member commission took the department’s advice and authorized recreational trapping and snaring of cougars on private land and, at the request of State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn, on 9... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Profanity Peak wolf pack in state’s gun sights after rancher turns out cattle on den
...problem; they will just come back,” Niemeyer said. “It puts the responsibility on the managing authority; it’s, ‘Come get your wild dogs, you said you would, and you set the... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Wildlife foundation takes sides in Mexican gray wolf lawsuit
...helped restore balance to its lands and waters. Wolves generate economic benefits – a University of Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute roughly... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Reader View – protecting wildlife diversity is essential
...of Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute roughly $35.5 million annually to the regional economy “¢ Wolves are a benefit to the West... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Setting the Date – New deadline for Mexican gray wolf recovery plan leaves conservationists wondering whether science or politics will prevail
...waters. “¢ Wolves generate economic benefits – a University of Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute roughly $35.5 million annually to the regional... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: NM gray wolves recovery gets boost
...the service. The settlement compels Fish and Wildlife to complete a species recovery plan by the end of November 2017 that sets parameters for its management of the Mexican wolf... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Editorial: What’s a wolf to do? Go vegan, apparently
...predators competing for the trophies they want. The new rules also make it easier to kill wolves if they take livestock, never mind that there is a program to compensate... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Groups sue over Mexican wolf reintroduction program changes
...the world.The fourth generation wild lobos are not expendable and are essential to recovering this unique subspecies of wolf. The USFWS needs to quit stalling and complete a comprehensive recovery... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Revised rules let Mexican wolves roam expanded territory
...to quit stalling and complete a comprehensive recovery plan.USFWS admits that their 1982 recovery plan is not scientifically sound and does not meet current legal requirements, yet it has not... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Mexican gray wolf population peaks in American Southwest
...of Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute roughly $35.5 million annually to the regional economy. Make sure you: Thank the paper for publishing... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Greenlee BOS says no to joining wolf lawsuit
...world.The fourth generation wild lobos are not expendable and are essential to recovering this unique subspecies of wolf. The USFWS needs to quit stalling and complete a comprehensive recovery plan.USFWS... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Op-Ed: Official: The endangered species’ population has doubled in five years, thanks to the state’s stewardship.
At Arizona Game and Fish Commission meetings, we frequently hear public comments about how the commission’s actions will lead to the “second extinction” of the Mexican wolf. But with the... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
‘Carnivore Cleansing’ is Damaging Ecosystems, Scientists Warn
...three-quarters of the 31 species of large land predators, such as lions and wolves, are in decline, according to a new study. Of these, 17 species are now restricted to... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Blog: Even The Trees Are Depending On The Survival Of Wolves
Cottonwood trees, like people, come in male and female. And, as with people, it takes two to tango. The dance goes like this: The male’s flowers contain pollen and each... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Pregnant Mexican wolf freed with mate in Arizona
...of Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute roughly $35.5 million annually to the regional economy. The livestock industry has a responsibility to share... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Game & Fish denies Ted Turner ranch new wolf permit
...partner in the recovery of Mexican wolves” and said it is “disappointed” in the commission’s decision. Calls to the Department of Game and Fish on Friday seeking additional comment on... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Editorial: Game board unfairly takes aim at gray wolf protector
...the world. Actions such as NM Game Commission’s unwarranted denial of the Ladder Ranch permit will only further complicate efforts to recover these rare wolves. The New Mexico Game Commission,... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Editorial: Our View: Let Ladder Ranch keep helping wolves
...as NM Game Commission’s unwarranted denial of the Ladder Ranch permit will only further complicate efforts to recover these rare wolves. The New Mexico Game Commission, under Governor Martinez, has... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Backers of wolf recovery program rally in Santa Fe
...that such permits be OK’d by the commission itself. The commission denied the permit on May 7. In response to a request for comment after the rally, the Governor’s Office... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Mexican wolf pelt more than 100 years old, finds home at NMSU Wildlife Museum
...in the local community. “The specimens themselves provide that tangible connection for people to see and touch the animal, and examine it up close in ways you wouldn’t be able... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Blog: The Big, Good Wolf: Real Lives of Alpha Males
...Alpha males, comments wolf biologist, Rick Intyre, demonstrate a “quiet confidence and self-assurance . . . You know what’s best for your pack. You lead by example . . .... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Wolves in Court
...all in their power to avoid the extinction of these important animals. Wolves generate economic benefits – a University of Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: State Game and Fish Dept. rejects federal request to release wolf pups
...these bad decisions are on the agenda for the August 27, 2015 Commission meeting. The commission will also vote on their proposal to allow cougar trapping and to expand bear... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Wolf conservation hits permitting snag in New Mexico
...for the August 27, 2015 Commission meeting. The commission will also vote on their proposal to allow cougar trapping and to expand bear hunting in NM. NM Game Commission Meeting... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Op-Ed: Time to bring NM’s wildlife management into 21st century
...other commissioners have also been involved in animal killing contests. All this points to a commission and department that are completely out of touch with the values of most New... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Turner ranch wolf appeals delayed
...had been removed from the wild. The Game Commission denied a permit renewal in May. Gov. Susana Martinez, who appoints the commission, said the federal government’s 33-year-old wolf recovery plan... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: No Puppy Love in NM
...state Game Commission. Since the Game Commission guides the policies of Game and Fish, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has asked the commission to reconsider the director’s ruling during... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Guest Column: Another Santa Fe Fable – What big teeth you have!
...NM Game Commission’s unwarranted denial of release permits will only further complicate efforts to recover these rare wolves. The New Mexico Game Commission, under Governor Martinez, has clearly become a... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Groups urge feds to release more Mexican wolves
...a University of Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute roughly $35.5 million annually to the regional economy. New Mexico stands to benefit from... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Wolf recovery fight coming to Roswell
...praised the Game Commission’s [auth] decision, while environmental and wildlife groups oppose the decision. Game Commissioners have said they couldn’t approve the permit because of the failure of the federal... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Guest Column: Let wolves continue to recover
...of the most endangered wolves in the world. Actions such as NM Game Commission’s unwarranted denial of the Ladder Ranch permit will only further complicate efforts to recover these rare... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Urgent-Act Now to Protect Lobos!
...waters.. Wolves generate economic benefits – a University of Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute roughly $35.5 million annually to the regional economy.... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Mexican gray wolf population on the rise
...and safety in rural communities. Despite the increase in wolf numbers, federal wildlife officials are still concerned about ensuring genetic diversity. Inbreeding can cause a number of problems, including low... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Editorial: Wolves Are in The Crosshairs, Thanks to Sen. Gail Griffin
...plan that would compensate ranchers just for tolerating wolves on the land. That’s in addition to long-standing programs to compensate ranchers for cattle lost to wolves. The reintroduction effort has... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Wolf population increases to 83
...doorstep of tremendous conservation success.” There is also praise for the program coming from the environmental community but it’s tempered by a call for Fish and Wildlife to establish new... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Legislators Work to Cap Gray Wolves in Arizona
...has helped restore balance to its lands and waters. Wolves generate economic benefits – a University of Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Urgent! AZ Anti-wolf bills in committee Monday!
...bills will be heard in the AZ House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee. Please contact committee members today to make sure these bills do not become law. Legislation sponsored... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: AZ Bill Targets Federal Wolf Recovery Program
...balance to its lands and waters. Wolves generate economic benefits – a University of Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute roughly $35.5 million... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: While legislators fuel conflict over Mexican gray wolves Regular people sit down and work it out
...anyone listen? When it came time for public comment, committee chair, Sen. Gail Griffin, cautioned speakers to keep their comments brief. “This issue has been discussed and discussed so let’s... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Arizona Senate OKs killing of endangered wolves
...Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute roughly $35.5 million annually to the regional economy. Wolves once lived throughout Arizona and played a critical... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
In the News: Experiment aims to help Mexican gray wolf pups
...world. The fourth generation wild lobos are not expendable and are essential to recovering this unique subspecies of wolf. The USFWS needs to quit stalling and complete a comprehensive recovery... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Press Release: Obama Administration Finalizes Disastrous Policy Limiting Protection of Endangered Species; Conservation Group Will Challenge in Court
...of its range has been extensively criticized by scientists as a “shifting baseline,” whereby the history of species is ignored. A study published by the Center in the international journal... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
What Good Are Wolves?
...documented that wolves change species abundance, community composition, and physical structure of the vegetation, preventing overuse of woody plants like willow, and reducing severity of browsing on willows that provide... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Mexican Gray Wolf Should Be Reintroduced in Utah
...before the pilgrims set foot on Plymouth Rock — before Utah was even a state. They used to freely roam the whole state — until humans pushed them to the... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Op-Ed: My View: We Need to Live in Harmony With Nature
...would come to study this endangered species. So, in conclusion, I hope people will reconsider relocating or destroying these beautiful creatures. Many animals have already gone extinct because of humans.... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Op-Ed: Grijalva: My Colleagues Want to Gut Endangered Species Act
...now. Rick Santorum, the former Republican senator and presidential candidate, sounded a common theme when he complained last year that the law prioritizes “critters above people” and was part of... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Blog: The 5 Most Endangered Canine Species
...able to travel from one pack to another, so the species is at a high risk of inbreeding according to a study I covered last year. Meanwhile the wolves face... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Trout Invasion Behind Park’s Elk Decline
...said study leader Arthur Middleton of the University of Wyoming. The researchers arrived at their conclusions from a synthesis of over 20 studies of bear diet and elk populations conducted... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
