What Can Americans Agree on? Wolves.
Originally published on January 30, 2024 in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/30/opinion/wolves-repopulation-colorado-polarization.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Rk0.B0Rb.BdFVhJ44QKdQ&bgrp=t&smid=url-share By Erica Berry Ms. Berry is the author of “Wolfish: Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell About... (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 60.66)
Guest Opinion-AZ Daily Star
...a comment on the story at: http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/321025 Letters to the Editor of the AZ Daily Star in support of lobos and a strong Recovery Plan can be sent to: letters@azstarnet.com... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 60.62)
Blog: Living with Wildlife in the Southwest
...take a look at our field guide Livestock and Wolves — A Guide to Non-lethal Tools and Methods to Reduce Conflict. While no single approach to reducing conflicts is effective... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 60.62)
Event: ABQ BioPark Zoo Hosts Wolf Awareness Days Oct. 19-21
Visit the Mexican Wolf Exhibit for Fun Educational Activities ALBUQUERQUE, NM–Come to the ABQ BioPark Zoo for Wolf Awareness Days on October 19 – 21 from10 a.m. – 2 p.m.... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 60.49)
Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project News
...at (888) 459-9653, or by visiting the Arizona Game and Fish Department website at http://www.azgfd.gov/wolf or by visiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website at http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/mexicanwolf. Past updates may... (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 59.6)
Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project News
...459-9653, or by visiting the Arizona Game and Fish Department website at http://www.azgfd.gov/wolf or by visiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website at http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/mexicanwolf. Past updates may be viewed... (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 59.6)
Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project News
...339-4329 or toll free at (888) 459-9653, or by visiting the Arizona Game and Fish Department website at www.azgfd.gov/wolf or by visiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website at... (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 59.6)
Press Release: Study: 90 Percent of Endangered Species Recovering on Time
...the Southwest, are on track to meet recovery goals set by federal scientists. The review examined population trends of plants and animals protected by the Endangered Species Act in all... (Search hits: 3 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 59.47)
Mexican Wolf Essay Wins Second Place in Annual Writing Contest — “It’s A Trap”
...that I had missed, and downloaded and studied government reports: the recovery plan, the environmental impact study and annual progress reports. The Bluestem Pack Every month, US Fish and Wildlife... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 59.2)
In the News: Threat of lawsuit puts damper on wolf legislation
...operators weren’t compensated for losses. Then-Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed both bills, saying they conflicted with federal law. “A state simply does not have the power to allow a take on... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 58.88)
Blog: Will the Real Conservationists Please Stand Up?
...of recreation, we advocate for responsible uses of public lands. Our record on protecting and enhancing those interests in Oregon compares favorably to any other. Sadly, when it comes to... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 58.88)
Wild at Heart: Ernest Thompson Seton
...N.M. Location: Santa Fe Plaza at 113 Lincoln Avenue. Information: 505-476-5200 or visit www.nmhistorymuseum.org Days/Times: Monday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Open Free on Fridays, 5:00-8:00 p.m., with the exception... (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 58.84)
Free the Engineer Springs Eight!
...set free since midsummer. Fall is here and they are still waiting. Please release the Engineer Springs Eight immediately. They deserve to be free and their genes are needed in... (Search hits: 4 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 58.6)
Free These Wild-born Wolves!
...eligible for release into New Mexico. You can help free these wolves from captivity by sending a very brief e-mail to FWS Region 2 Director Benjamin Tuggle. Simply copy and... (Search hits: 4 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 58.6)
In the News: Wolf science
...provide data for a long term study on the rate of wild ungulate and livestock killings by wolves. In the study, biologists analyze wolf location information transmitted by the collars... (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 58.57)
Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project News
...(928) 339-4329 or toll free at (888) 459-9653, or by visiting the Arizona Game and Fish Department website at www.azgfd.gov/wolf or by visiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website... (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 58.07)
In the News: Should the Government Be Killing the Wildlife We Travel to Experience?
Not only has the reintroduction of the gray wolf to Yellowstone Park improved the regional environment, it’s also benefited the economy enormously. According to a 2006 University of Montana study,... (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.93)
Lobos Need You in ABQ November 20!
...free Lobos-Love ’em or Lose ’em koozie! For information on how to submit comments to the US Fish and Wildlife Service on the proposed changes to the Mexican gray wolf... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.83)
In the News: Mexican gray wolf population increases by 24%
...is a Report for America corps member covering water and the environment for the Albuquerque Journal. https://www.abqjournal.com/1433521/mexican-wolf-population-increases-by-24-percent.html RESPOND WITH AN LETTER TO THE EDITOR! CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON SUBMITTING>>... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.11)
Press Release: Lawsuit Launched to Challenge Feds’ Capture of Endangered Wolves That Enter Arizona or New Mexico
...where wolves are considered an experimental, non-essential population and therefore enjoy fewer safeguards. But any wolves entering from Mexico or the north will be fully endangered. The Center’s notice argues... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.11)
Great Pro-Wolf Letters to the Editor — Thank You!
...AZ Pols’ hostility toward wolves the result of lobbies Standard-Examiner — June 13, 2013 Editor, The Standard-Examiner’s article of June 13, “USU wolf expert: State can manage wild animals better... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.11)
In the News: Wildfires, Wolves Make Their Mark On The Gila Wilderness
...communicating with each other over the considerable expanse of Aeroplane Mesa, which sits at the northern end of the Gila Wilderness. Their yips and howls broke the still silence of... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.11)
Volunteer Position: Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project in Mexico
...as data entry (entering location data in computer database). Flexibility and a good helpful attitude are essential. Qualifications: The applicant should be age 21 or over, in excellent physical health... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.11)
In the News: Legislators steering another $300,000 to anti-wolf crusade
...this money. “It’s been used to do a very complex, political, legal, grass-roots effort,” he said. The current line item comes at the request of Senate Majority Leader Ralph Okerlund,... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.11)
Status Report on Coronado Pack from USFWS
...entering the den to care for pups, while M1051 was observed patrolling the enclosure, resting near the den entrance and interacting with AF1126. On June 3rd, wolf project staff observed... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.11)
Changes Needed to Help Lobos Thrive!
...4. The USFWS needs to quit stalling and complete a comprehensive recovery plan at the same time as or before changing the current rule. USFWS admits that their present, typewritten,... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.11)
Event: Petsense National Adoptathon — September 29 & 30, 2012
...of Petsense. In addition to providing opportunities for folks to adopt a new companion animal, there will be fun and educational activities for those who attend. Sample Activities: Pet Fashion... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 56.55)
PEER Press Release: Wolf Delisting Scientific Shell Game Begins
...of the scientific societies to conduct it, free from agency restrictions.” The peer reviews must be completed by September 11th, the date on which the public comment period for the... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 56.54)
Event: First-ever Wolfstock Music Festival to Benefit Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary
...outreach and education programs. To become a festival sponsor or learn more about this event, contact Christina Hartsock: baslerchristina@gmail.com. You can download a printable version of the Festival Poster here.... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 56.29)
Reader View: Carnivores are essential to healthy ecosystems
...a few. You can help by urging the State Game Commission to say no to these irresponsible increases in killing by attending the Thursday commission meeting at Santa Fe Community... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 55.92)
In the News: Animal rights advocates turn up heat ahead of decision to increase kill limits
...four years, is scheduled to consider management of cougar and bear populations Thursday during a meeting at the Santa Fe Community College. The commission will hear public comments before voting... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 55.92)
In the News: Senator Fights Wolf Reintroduction
...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 role... (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 55.9)
Event: Animal Tracking Workshop Set for Sept. 15
...recognize the difference between canine and feline tracks. Workshop attendees will study sample tracks from local wildlife, including black bear, Mexican wolf, bobcat, and mountain lion, among others. The ability... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.39)
Wildlife advocates urge agencies to let roaming wolf “Asha” go where she needs
...rounded ears than coyotes. Killing a Mexican gray wolf is a federal crime, and hunters are expected to know the identity of their targets prior to shooting. More information: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/download/publications/rib/2022/hunting/29-Wolves.pdf ###... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.3)
Endangered U.S. wolf denied new habitat, as critics charge that politics trumped science
...Carlos Carroll, a biologist with the Klamath Center for Conservation Research in Orleans, California, questions the FWS population modeling. He argues that it included an incomplete “sensitivity analysis”—an examination of... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.12)
There’s a reason you’ve never heard of this wildlife-killing agency
...via the Freedom of Information Act. When I asked to observe Wildlife Services’ lethal predator control in action on public land in Nevada, the answer was unequivocal: No. Think about... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.12)
In the Press: Of Wolves and the Ethical Hunter
...and other wildlife, not to mention even serious ethical questions about how the domestic animals are treated themselves. “¦ I also place value on the pursuit of wildlife. Hunting, because... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.12)
In the News: Group alleges political meddling in wolf program
...Regional Fish and Wildlife Service officials declined to comment and referred all questions to the Interior Department. Interior spokesman Adam Fetcher said Friday the department will review the allegations per... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.12)
In the News: Wolf recovery impact debated in state, valley
...community to warm up to wolves, there are benefits to bringing back the apex predators, which move elk herds. Elk commonly compete with livestock for food on pastures, and damage... (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.09)
University Of Wyoming Study: Wolf Harassment Has Little Impact On Elk
Editor’s note: The following story was produced by the University of Wyoming communications staff. The mere presence of wolves, previously shown to affect the behavior of elk in the greater... (Search hits: 3 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.07)
Editorial: Anti-Wolf Bills Clear Case of Over-Reaction
...killed, there is a compensation fund in place and one proposal calls on ranchers to be paid extra simply for sharing their leased land with wolves. Further, public opinion is... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 52.38)
Great Pro-Wolf Letters to the Editor!
...only 50 or so critically endangered Mexican wolves in the recovery area, and now four dead in just the last two months, this lone female was simply looking for company... (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 51.8)
Blog: Why Everything You Know About Wolf Packs Is Wrong
...http://www.amazon.com/Wolf-Ecology-Behavior-Endangered-Species/dp/0816610266?tag=io9amzn-20&ascsubtag=[type|link[postId|502754629[asin|0816610266 – (I’m linking it here, but please note that while the book has historical interest, some of its research is outmoded). Mech spent several years during the 1960s studying... (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 51.74)
Op-ed: What if there were no Mexican gray wolves in Arizona?
...gray wolf eradication. I simply want the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to leave species conservation efforts to the states, to comply with federal law, and to stop implementing a... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 50.96)
In the News: White Mountain Independent Mexican Wolf News
...and Fish Department website at www.azgfd.gov/wolf or by visiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website at www.fws.gov/southwest/es/mexicanwolf. Past updates may be viewed on either website, or interested parties may... (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 50.68)
Free Asha, the wild wolf, and her packmates
Photo courtesy of US Fish and Wildlife Service Originally published in the Las Cruces Sun News: https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/opinion/2024/07/18/free-asha-the-wild-wolf-and-her-packmates/74431565007/ By Mary Katherine Ray Wildlife Chair, Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club... (Search hits: 4 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 50.53)
Help Stop Illegal Wolf Killings
...help stop the illegal killing of Mexican wolves by printing and posting this information in areas near or in the Reintroduction Area. Click here to download a pdf of the... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 49.75)
Press Release: Mexican Wolf Release Proposal Falls Short
...concerned citizens sent comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service telling the agency a new proposal to release wolves into the wild from captivity highlights essential changes needed in... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 49.73)
Action Alert: Comments Needed by Oct 27 on Proposal to Release a Few New Mexican Wolves
...than ideal and can be avoided by changing the rule and using proactive measures with livestock. More details on these issues is below and in the sample comments. Please send... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 49.73)
In The News: Scientific facts belie the anti-wolf hysteria
Here is a reality check that flies over the heads of most Americans when they think about wolves in the West: Today, for every live lobo that roams free and... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 49.33)
