The Wildlife News

May 2, 2008

  • Idaho proposes mortality cap for wolves in 2008

    Ralph Maughan

    The Assocated Press says that Idaho Fish and Game has released its recommendations for maximum allowed wolf mortality in 2008. The proposal is a total mortality cap of 328 wolves in Idaho. That total includes wolves killed by hunters and state managers, and those killed in accidents or by natural causes. I assume illegal mortality…

  • There are now two lawsuits against the rule governing the Mexican wolf restoration

    Ralph Maughan

    Second Suit In 2 Days Targets Wolf Program. By Rene Romo. ABQJournal Southern Bureau

  • Group sues, says fence impedes jaguars

    Ralph Maughan

    Group sues, says fence impedes jaguars. JJ Hensley. The Arizona Republic The fence has doomed jaguar recover in the Southwest unless there is an organized reintroduction like the wolf to the Northern Rockies.

  • Up in FLAME

    Ralph Maughan

    Summer wildfires will be with us again soon, although there is hope that a cold and wet winter (still with us in much of Idaho, central Oregon, the Greater Yellowstone) will mean a less active season in these areas. Much of the West is as ready, or more ready to burn than last year. Overall…

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