An opinion piece published yesterday in the #BillingsGazette explores #CodyRoberts ' #torture of a young female #wolf in Daniel, #Wyoming. By now, most of you have heard the news or seen the disturbing photos and videos. We remain disgusted by the #cruelty, as does our partner and op-ed author #JeffEwelt.
In his op-ed, Jeff Ewelt, the Executive Director of #ZooMontana and a partner of The #RelistWolves Campaign,
#CodyRoberts must be charged for animal cruelty not only for #justice to be served, but for the precedent that this incident will set.
Urge the Director to support legislative action to ban "wolf/coyote whacking," which is the practice of using #snowmobiles and other motorized vehicles to chase down and kill #wolves and #coyotes.
It has never been clearer -- or more urgent -- that wolves need their #EndangeredSpeciesAct protections restored in #Wyoming, #Idaho and #Montana. It's the single best way that we can end these unconscionable #WolfHunts.
#Oregon will officially supply #wolves for Colorado's #reintroduction project. #Colorado has officially entered into a one-year agreement with Oregon to obtain up to 10 #GrayWolves to reintroduce to the state. The agreement removes the final barrier for Colorado's reintroduction efforts, and releases are set to start before the end of the year.
Colorado plans to capture wolves in Oregon using helicopter crews and spotter planes in December.
Our campaign is excited to learn that Oregeon has decided to assist in Colorado's wolf reintroduction process, and we hope other states/territories follow suit.
#Wyoming's wolf hunting season has been open for 12 days -- and 3 #wolves have already been shot and killed on #Yellowstone 's doorstep.
How many wolves will get caught in a hunter's crosshairs this year? Trophy hunters will be allowed to kill dozens in the hunt areas outside Yellowstone National Park.
The survival of wolves in northern #Minnesota faces multiple challenges, with the leading cause of death stemming from actions taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( #USDA ). In 2022, 174 documented #wolf deaths occurred in Minnesota, with a significant portion attributed to the USDA's Wildlife Services division – responsible for mitigating human-wildlife conflicts.
According to the article, despite scientific research suggesting that lethal control may not effectively reduce predation, the agency continues to use lethal force. We urge the USDA to think about the implications of their approach and adopt non-lethal methods of wolf management.
A recent article questions the sincerity of #Colorado 's commitment to #wolf recovery and #conservation. The article delves into the debate sparked by the proposed #reintroduction of wolves in Colorado. Even before the wolves have arrived, there are already plans being made for #hunting seasons, raising questions about whether Colorado is bringing back #wolves solely for the purpose of hunting.
A significant portion of #Colorado 's wild lands are being leased for #mining and #drilling exploration, contradicting the #preservation of habitat necessary for the #wolves ' survival. While there is still wilderness in Colorado where wolves can thrive in their ancestral habitat without hindering agriculture or recreation, the author argues that the draft plan falls short if the goal is genuine recovery.
#US Senator #TammyBaldwin has introduced a new bill called the "Northern Great Lakes Wolf Recovery Act," which aims to expand the definition of #Minnesota 's #wolf population to include wolves in Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This proposed expansion would result in #Wisconsin 's #GrayWolves losing their #EndangeredSpecies status.
We want to be clear that this proposed bill is backhanded and undermines the tireless efforts aimed at ensuring the protection of #GrayWolves in the #UpperMidwest. Click the button below to sign a letter demanding that Senators #Baldwin and #Klobuchar withdraw this bill. Please share this message and spread awareness about its harmful implications.