Ruling on Great Lakes Wolves a Starting Point for State Management
On Aug. 1, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., handed down its 54-page ruling on Great Lakes wolves: Gray wolves will remain protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and state management will not be allowed. While the ruling doesn’t immediately remove federal protections from wolves in the Western Great Lakes states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, the court’s decision regarding the important issue of a “distinct population segment” (DPS) is a win for sportsmen.
France to Allow Wolf Populations to Expand
Despite farmers’ concerns, the French government says it will allow wolf populations to expand.
Wyoming Expands Wolf Hunting Season
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has updated the state’s wolf hunting regulations to extend the season by one month and increase the harvest quota from 44 to 58.
Pennsylvania Governor Signs NRA-Backed Sunday Hunting Bill
On November 27, governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 147 into law, allowing hunting on three Sundays each calendar year; one during the deer rifle season, one during the deer archery season and another to be determined by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Pennsylvania Governor Reverses Course, Reopens Gun Stores Amid COVID-19 Crisis
At the urging of several of the state's Supreme Court justices, Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf backtracked on a portion of his Coronavirus-related emergency shut down order yesterday, allowing gun stores to reopen, albeit under severe restrictions.
NRA-ILA Joins Colorado’s Stop the Wolf Coalition
The NRA supports the state’s professional wildlife managers over ballot-box biology of animal-rights extremists.
First Look: Ulfhednar Deadlock Clamp
Those who shoot long distance from any position other than prone (or off a bench) know the value of being able to lock their rifle on target with a standalone tripod.
Trump Administration Returns Management of Gray Wolves to States and Tribes
More than 45 years after gray wolves were first listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Trump Administration and its many conservation partners have announced the successful recovery of the gray wolf and its delisting from the ESA.
Record Number of Mexican Wolf Pups Released
A record 22 captive-born Mexican wolf pups were placed in wild dens to be raised in the wild by surrogate parents after another successful cross-foster season.
Judge Issues Injunction Blocking Wisconsin Fall Wolf Hunt
On Oct. 22, a judge halted Wisconsin's fall wolf season two weeks before hunters were set to take to the woods, siding with wildlife advocacy groups that argued holding the hunt would be unconstitutional.
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