One of the biggest sources of conflict around wolf issues in their association with government overreach and the subsequent tension between federal and state governments. Underlying this political battle is the disconnect between federal protection and state management and the different motivations behind each. Federal Protection Wildlife protection at the federal level is by far … Read more
Unlike reintroduction projects, which involve reintroducing wolves to new areas, wolf recovery projects focus on the conservation and expansion of already existing wolf populations. These projects aim to support and strengthen natural packs, as well as support wolves that naturally migrate across borders, from one state to another or even across national boundaries. Major Recovery … Read more
One of the greatest conservation success stories in our nation’s history, but also a source of anger and resentment for many. Throughout the 1900s, wolves were almost completely eradicated from the lower 48 United States though extreme hunting and trapping, poisoning, and bounty programs. With their natural predator gone, elk number exploded which led to … Read more
Wolf reintroduction projects are extremely effective at bringing balance to ecosystems, but they often bring along extreme conflict and controversy. We humans tend to make mistakes. We react in fear and emotion, and we assume that we know best. One mistake we have made is our dominance over other species, particularly predators. The wolf is … Read more
The gray wolf is widely recognized as one of the greatest success stories in the history of conservation in North America, but it is also one of the most controversial species in the world. Wolves are complex animals, and the topic of their management definitely reflects that. Reintroduction Projects When people think of wolf management, … Read more
Wolves in California have made a remarkable comeback in recent years, with multiple packs now confirmed in the state. The state’s wolf population has been steadily growing since the first wild wolf crossed into California from Oregon in 2011. There are now over 50 wolves in several packs. Legislation like the federal Endangered Species Act … Read more
There is an exciting new movement to restore Mexican grey wolves to the landscape in West Texas. This initiative is being led by the Texas Lobo Coalition and the El Paso Zoo who are arguing that the ecosystem is unbalanced by the lack of natural predators, leading to disease in native ungulate populations and dominance … Read more
