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13 hours ago

How could wolf releases in Colorado impact recovery of the lobo in southern New Mexico?tinyurl.com/ycanxcsnMexican gray wolves typically described as “lobos” in New Mexico are a subspecies, and as the climate warms the Service worried they could migrate north and mix with gray wolves released in Colorado.The results:This could cause inbreeding and predation, as the Service noted the larger gray wolves were likely to dominate the Mexican wolves.If the ranges of gray wolves and Mexican wolves expanded and eventually overlapped, the Mexican wolf population could be adversely affected by interspecific competition and hybridization,” read the environmental impact statement.Mexican wolves captured in Colorado would be returned to the recovery area. Under the current proposal.USFWS said it hoped to prevent inbreeding and conflicts between the two as they are recovered.If Mexican wolves disperse northward of their historical range, or if gray wolves disperse southward, competition or interbreeding could occur,” read the report.Mexican wolves will do ok:the Service will work with states to minimize impacts to Mexican wolf recovery, including federal permitting mechanisms or other tools. Therefore, adverse impacts to the Mexican wolf population are not expected.”The decision to release gray wolves in Colorado also drew concerns from conservation groups is New Mexico as the proposal would allow the killing of wolves preying on livestock in the region, and include no requirement that they use nonlethal protective measure.Robinson, “When the first wolf bolts out of a portable kennel into western Colorado’s cornucopia of elk and deer, it will start to right the wrong of federal wolf extermination a century ago,” Robinson said. “After clinking our glasses in a toast to the wolves in their new home, we’ll closely monitor wolf management to ensure the budding population is allowed to thrive without persecution.”Photo: USFWS ... See MoreSee Less

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Wolfwatcher

20 hours ago

Wolf advocates demand Montana FWP improve public participation in wolf planningtinyurl.com/mwwkyfdpIn January 2023, Governor Gianforte ordered FWP to update the state’s wolf management plan, more than two decades after it was initially drafted. Between March and April, FWP permitted the public to provide ‘scoping’ comments to help the agency identify the issues it should consider when drafting the new planSeveral requests by the groups :FWP create multiple avenues for public participation in the formation of the new wolf plan. The agency establish a citizen advisory council—composed of citizens who fairly represent the public.That FWP host at least 15 public meetings to discuss the ongoing planning process and provide at least 60 days for public comment on the draft plan and environmental impact statement.Requests for public participation opportunities are driven by standard procedures for collecting public input in the formation of wildlife management plans.We’re calling on FWP to steward the wolf population for the public, not just for a loud minority that want wolves ‘managed’ out of existence,” said Lizzy Pennock, carnivore coexistence attorney at WildEarth Guardians. The contentious nature of wolf management in Montana, and the importance of continued efforts on the part of FWP to involve the public in wolf-related outreach and education, wolf management decisions, and season setting processes.’ The department should honor their words and support the democratic process for wolf management. (KC York, president and founder of Trap Free Montana)Montana should be protecting, not slaughtering, its wolf population,” said Kristine Akland, Northern Rockies Director for the Center for Biological Diversity. “It’s time that the state let Montanans’ voices be heard and give us the opportunity to participate in important decisions for this iconic species.”Photo: Sam Parks; Yellowstone ... See MoreSee Less

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