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gray wolf
Denver, CO

Colorado Senator Attempts to Block Wolf Reintroduction in Special Session

Colorado State Senator Dylan Roberts introduced legislation today in an attempt to halt the state’s historic gray wolf reintroduction program, which has already seen remarkable
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Miles Ritter
Salem, OR

Oregon Approves Conservation Plans for Orcas

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted today to approve three Endangered Species Management Plans for Southern Resident Orcas, completing the listing process initiated by
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Red Wolf pups cuddle together in a den
Raleigh, N.C.

New Red Wolf Pups Spark Celebration

The Red Wolf Recovery Program in North Carolina has confirmed the birth of four wild litters of Red Wolf pups on the Albemarle Peninsula, home

Press Releases

Poll shows strong support for wolf recovery in Pacific Northwest

More than two-thirds in OR, WA, CA favor continued protections for wolves SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2013) – Most residents of California, Oregon and Washington

California State Senate Passes Groundbreaking Legislation to Require the Use of Non-Lead Ammunition in Hunting

AB 711, which will help eradicate a significant source of lead in environment, clears major legislative hurdle Sacramento (September 9, 2013)– Important legislation requiring the

DOW grants $25,000 to Montana to prevent grizzly bear conflicts

Defenders of Wildlife, Montana Livestock Loss Board double down on grizzly bear coexistence State takes over compensation payments, group invests in nonlethal conflict prevention MISSOULA

Poll Shows Residents of NM and AZ Overwhelmingly Support Restoration of Mexican Gray Wolves in the Wild

New genes, new populations, new recovery plan crucial to Mexican gray wolf survival TUCSON (September 4, 2013) – Vast majorities in both Arizona and New

FWS ignores wolf supporters in Colorado, Pacific Northwest

No public hearings on wolf delisting proposal in areas with prime habitat WASHINGTON (Sept. 4, 2013) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced
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