In the News: Mexican Gray Wolves May Get More Area To Live In
...This article was published in the Arizona Republic. ********************** How to comment Click here to read the proposed rule. Click here to submit your comments to Fish and Wildlife Service... (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: Feds propose expanding range for Mexican wolves
...Fish and Wildlife Service. The proposal will be subject to a public comment period and a final decision made within a year. How to comment Two proposed rules affecting Mexican... (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: Local Mexican gray wolf population remains low
...should have the freedom to roam and boundaries on their movements should be eliminated. The Fish and Wildlife Service should complete the Mexican gray wolf Recovery Plan; without a valid... (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: They Shoot Wolves, Don’t They? How the Wild West Is Lost
...freedom to roam and boundaries on their movements should be eliminated. The Fish and Wildlife Service should complete the Mexican gray wolf Recovery Plan; without a valid recovery plan, 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)
Plan Calls For Expanding Mexican Gray Wolf Range
...of Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute roughly $35.5 million annually to the regional economy. To submit comments to the US Fish and... (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: Politics Dominated Wolf De-Listing Meetings
...and New Mexico Public comments will be through 11:59 p.m. on September 11, 2013. USFWS guidance on how to submit comments is provided here. Points to include: While giving Mexican... (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: Agriculture’s Misnamed Agency
...agency’s real mission? To make life safer for livestock and game species. There will obviously be times when livestock and predators come into conflict, when coyotes kill lambs and black... (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: N.M. to share in $850K for wildlife (corrected)
...of Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute roughly $35.5 million annually to the regional economy. Keep your letter brief, between 150-300 words. 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)
Guest Column: Fear mongering in Mohave County
...world. 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: Grey Wolves Left Out In the Cold
...policy-makers to re-examine the US Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the very definition of an ‘endangered’ species. The act, introduced in 1973, was a landmark piece of legislation. Its purpose... (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: Mexican gray wolf: Where the wild things aren’t
...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. Make sure you:... (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: Feds Defend Plan To Drop Most Gray Wolf Protections; Southwest Mexican Wolf Would Remain Endangered
...continued persecution,” Hartl said. “Large swaths of the American landscape would benefit from the presence of these top carnivores.” In a study published this month, the Klamath Center for Conservation... (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: Wolf Populations Should Be Assessed by Packs, Not Individuals
...to studying intact family groups, especially the Toklat wolves of Alaska. First made famous by Adolph Murie’s 1944 The Wolves of Mount McKinley, the Toklats rank with Jane Goodall’s chimpanzees... (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: Federal Mexican Wolf Recovery Program Still Lagging behind Schedule
...study the potential economic benefits of lobo-related ecotourism. On October 28, 2010, the New Mexico Game Commission unanimously adopted the Governor’s Executive Order as part of the state’s wildlife regulations.... (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: How returning wolves are changing Yellowstone
Scientists studying the effect of wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone National Park have published a new report with updated findings. In the 15 years since wolves returned to the park, they... (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 Census Up 16 Percent
...however, noted that an environmental study before the 1998 release predicted there would be more than 100 wolves in the wild by the end of 2006, and they called for... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Event: Introduction to Wildlife Tracking
...Meadow Recreation Complex. Additional information on the Nature Center, its complete schedule of programs, and the online Nature Store are available at www.wmnature.org or call (928)358-3069. Photo credit Jean Ossorio.... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Economic Studies:
...this figure effectively doubles once money filters through local communities. Reintroduction of the Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) to the Southwestern United States: An Economic Perspective This study by Defenders... (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 Press: We must work together to protect the lobo
By Ray Powell, New Mexico Land Commissioner Wolves have captivated my interest as a scientist and policy maker for more than 30 years and I strongly support their reintroduction into... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
New Poll Shows Strong Support for Wolves
Endangered Species Act Summary This study was commissioned by the Endangered Species Coalition and conducted by Harris Interactive, using the Harris Poll National Quorum®. A total of 1,009 telephone surveys... (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: New Mexico to Update Trapping Ban in Gray Wolf Area
...year by then Gov. Bill Richardson while researchers study what risk traps and snares pose to wolves. “¦ The commission’s membership has changed because of recent appointments by Republican Gov.... (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: Afraid of the big, bad wolf
...interests of members of the New Mexico State Game Commission. The commission voted unanimously Thursday during a meeting in Las Cruces to discontinue a partnership with the federal government 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)
In the Press: NM Game Commission OKs end of ban on trapping
...the NM Game Commission that the majority of New Mexico residents support Mexican wolf recovery can be submitted to: editor@scsun-news.com Photo: Three-legged Mexican wolf caught on camera in the wild... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
More Pro-Wolf Letters to the Editor in Southwest Papers!
...decision by New Mexico game commission last week to allow leg hold traps is incredibly wrong. Those responsible should be held accountable by the public. Ranchers can be compensated for... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Take Action: Game and Fish Proposes Rules to Allow Night Hunting of Mountain Lions and Coyotes
...this will result in the killing of more non-target species, such as endangered wolves and domestic animals. Send your comments to Game and Fish by November 16th. To submit comments,... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Take Action: Threats to Mexican Wolves Include AZ Game and Fish Night Hunting Proposal and Wolf Reintroduction Program Discussion
...at www.azgfd.gov. Members of the public attending in person or viewing via teleconference may submit Speaker Cards (Blue Cards) if they wish to speak to the Commission. The ability 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)
Economic Report:
SOCORRO, N.M. – In today’s economic turmoil, the smartest investment for New Mexico could be in conserving and restoring the state’s natural resources. That’s the finding of a study being... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
New In the Press: Ex-Star reporter talks environment
Mitch Tobin spent five years climbing mountains, looking at birds, walking the desert, hiking the Grand Canyon and – once in awhile – sitting behind a computer as an environmental... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
New In the Press: NM commission extends trapping ban in wolf area
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Game Commission on Thursday approved changes in state rules to temporarily ban trapping throughout the Gila and Apache national forests in southwestern 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)
New In the Press: On the Ground Strategy
Laura Paskus Just home from a camping trip within the territory of the Hawk’s Nest wolf pack in eastern Arizona, activist Jean Ossorio complains that the US Fish and Wildlife... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Adorable Mexican Wolf Toys — Perfect for the Lobo Lover on Your List!
...communities. The initiative includes innovative reading programs in selected cities and towns, comprehensive resources for discussing classic literature, an ambitious national publicity campaign, and an extensive Web site providing comprehensive... (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 Wolf Population Stagnant, Killings on the Rise
...11 years after the endangered species was reintroduced to the wilds. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service counted 52 wolves in the study areas that straddle the two states. That’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)
Great Letters to the Editor from Lobo Advocates!
...Game Commission have obstructed recovery efforts for many years (“Appeals court removes block on Mexican gray wolf reintroduction,” April 26). The latest permit issued by the state Game and Fish... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Reader View: Gov. Martinez, let the feds release wolves
...to rise above that. Results from a just-completed census will be released this week. Since 2001, scientists have pushed for the pace of wolf releases to increase significantly — beyond... (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: Federal Spending Proposal Calls for Review of Wolf Genetics
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Environmentalists are concerned that a proposed spending plan for the U.S. Interior Department calls for a study to determine whether Mexican gray wolves are a genetically... (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: New wolf recovery plan needs to focus on science
...Wildlife Service before August 29 Talking Points are Provided HERE. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Electronically: Go to www.regulations.gov and enter FWS—R2—ES—2017—0036 Hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to: Public Comments Processing... (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: Biologists, wildlife managers divided on basics of wolf recovery
...into the forests of eastern Arizona and western New Mexico nearly two decades ago. This article was published in the Arizona Daily Sun Read the complete comments submitted by 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)
Book Review: Wild Lives: Leading Conservationists on the Animals and the Planet They Love
...who coined the term “biological diversity.” He has spent his life traveling to the Amazon to study the plethora of animal life there. He shares that his life was changed... (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 recovery plan criticized for doing too much, too little
...in a statement on Wednesday, called the plan “another federal regulatory nightmare” for ranchers. When wolves do prey on cattle, ranchers have several ways to receive compensation, such as appealing... (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 plan favors release of captive pups
...wildlife officials in Arizona, who say they disproportionately come into conflict with livestock and humans. In 2015 the Arizona Game and Fish Commission voted to oppose all new releases 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: Sen. Jeff Flake seeks end to Mexican gray wolf protections
...Montana study found that visitors who come to see wolves in Yellowstone contribute roughly $35.5 million annually to the regional economy. We have a moral, economic and scientific responsibility 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)
In the News: 100 wolves enough? Jeff Flake wants to remove federal protections for Mexican gray wolves
...wolf under the Endangered Species Act, yet the species is still struggling to remain viable. Wolves generate economic benefits – a University of Montana study found that visitors who come... (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: Wolf advocates sue: ‘Recovery plan’ sets Mexican wolves on road to extinction
...devised in closed meetings with only state game department representatives present, ignores the best available science and doesn’t come close to the scientists’ recommendation, targeting a total of just 320... (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 plan challenged in court by advocacy groups
...make decisions solely on the best available science.” Many ranching communities in Lincoln County have come out against the reintroduction effort, citing insufficient compensation for livestock lost to packs, among... (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: Genetics research verifies Mexican wolf purity
...resembled domestic dogs was answered thanks to advances in technology that allowed Fitak to examine a broader ranger of genetic material than ever before. “Wolves are pretty unique because we... (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 Is a Valid Subspecies of Gray Wolf
...analysis might help determine the exact proportion of the red wolf genome that has been replaced through historic interbreeding with coyotes and wolves. The study — undertaken by the Committee... (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: Range war over wolves continues
...but most ranchers put the cows and calves on the open range until the fall roundup. The most recent population study documented 32 wolf packs, plus seven wolves wandering alone... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Leave Anubis Wild! Leave Him Where He Wants to Be! Hands Off Wandering Wolves!
...it is not necessary to live here to submit a comment. We encourage you to be respectful to all agency staff in your comments. Send your email to: Jim DeVos,... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Justice for Anubis: Protest Illegal Killing of Mexican Gray Wolves
...Game & Fish Department Assistant Director for the Wildlife Management Division: ccrowder@azgfd.gov And include: mexicanwolfcomments@fws.gov speakout@mexicanwolves.org Further Action: Comment on 10(j) You can also comment on the USFWS proposed 10(j) Rule... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.59)
Praise for wildlife crossings program
Originally published on January 30, 2024 in The Albuquerque Journal: https://www.abqjournal.com/opinion/decisionmakers-need-to-come-to-their-senses-over-mexican-wolf-recovery/article_fb452862-bed0-11ee-8711-e7b35cbe7516.html Kudos to Gov. Lujan Grisham, Rep. Nathan Small, D-Las Cruces-Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Department 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)
