State expands wolf killing to include trapping with electronic calls

Summary:

  • Idaho wildlife officials just announced they will allow trapping and the use of electronic calls in this year's wolf hunt.
BOISE (07/09/2010) -

The following is a statement by Rodger Schlickeisen, President of Defenders of Wildlife:

"Idaho’s announcement today that they will allow the use of trapping and electronic calls in an effort to kill more wolves is a clear reminder of why we are in court to return endangered species protections to wolves in the Northern Rockies. The state has made it clear that its goal is to decrease the wolf population to an unsustainable number.

“We can only hope that the court will soon issue a ruling that puts a stop to such extreme measures. It will take all of us, working together, to develop a long-term, scientifically solid recovery and management plan for wolves."

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Links:

Learn more about Defenders' work in the Northern Rockies
Media Kit: Understanding Wolf Recovery in the Northern Rockies

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John Motsinger, (202) 772-0288

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For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters. With a network of more than 2 million supporters, Defenders is an advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on Instagram @defendersofwildlife.  

 

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