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Wolves Are In Danger of Being Endangered…Again - National Humane Education Society

Paws Down! To the state legislatures of Idaho and Montana for promoting the deregulation of hunting and killing of wolves after they were removed from the Endangered Species List last year.

September 21, 2021

After a contentious battle over the listing status of the American gray wolf last year, they were sadly removed from the Endangered Species List, and their fate now lies in the hands of the state governments. Just as many wildlife conservationists expected, state governments loosened their regulations on hunting gray wolves, and in some cases, even promoted the killing of multiple gray wolves per hunter. It seems 2021 has been an “open season” on wolves in the western United States. Idaho and Montana have implemented such destructive hunting and trapping laws that each state could wipe out 85% or more of their wolf population.

Unsurprisingly, their population is dwindling again to devastating numbers, and if nothing is done soon about these wolf killing sprees, they will surely be endangered again. That’s why last week, several animal welfare groups petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reinstate the gray wolf as a federally protected species, which would ban states from hunting them in the deregulated fashion they have been this year. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service responded to the petition and announced that they would be reviewing the possibility of restoring federal protections to gray wolves in states such as Idaho and Montana where deregulated killing has been allowed. They have until May 2022 to make a decision on the gray wolf’s fate.

How can I help wild animals targeted by hunting?

  • If you own land, post signage stating that hunting will not be permitted on your property.
  • Encourage your children to safely photograph, instead of harm, wild animals.
  • Support parks and sanctuaries that prohibit hunting.
  • Support legislation that limits hunting within your state.

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13 responses to “Wolves Are In Danger of Being Endangered…Again”

  1. nancy zebracki says:

    stop hunting

  2. Lance Kammerud says:

    STOP THE WAR ON WOLVES!!

  3. Jennifer Valentine says:

    STOP THE WAR ON WOLVES!

  4. P. Perone says:

    Stop the war on wolves!

  5. Why does mankind find the need to kill animals just for sport? It’s inhumane and should stop, as we don’t have anymore rights on this land than the wildlife and animals that inhabit it. Those wolves aren’t coming into a town bothering anyone, people who are hunting them are going up into the land that the wolves have a right to be on. Just leave them alone. May everyone who kills for sport, find a fast road to hell!!!.

    • Cindy says:

      This is not specifically hunting for sport. Wolves are indiscriminate in the animals they kill and can decimate ranch herds. This is especially brutal to the small farmer or rancher who is working with and for the support of family. The States have the perspective needed to determine the best policy for their citizens.

  6. Wanda says:

    I agree with Phyllis Turner, hunting wolves is inhumane and needs to STOP. Hunting and killing wolves for sport or anyother reason is simply a way for those hunting to brag and say “see what I can do”. Wolves deserve to be on the endangered list!!!

  7. Michael Crews says:

    The attempts by state agencies to kill as many wolves as possible clearly calls for a return to Federal control of all wolf populations and relisting wolves under the Endangered Species Act

  8. It’s too bad that people can’t find something more constructive to do than kill defenseless animals.

  9. Beth Schulz says:

    The killing must be stopped!

  10. LINDA A DALY says:

    Hunting for a sport is only done by selfish, lower than dirt humans!

  11. Why do STUPID things like MURDERING these Animals ❓
    Stop Murdering❗❗
    They have a Right to live like u do ❗❗❗❗❗❗

  12. What they’re doing is sadistic and blood thirsty.

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