Author: intheshadowofthewolf

Environmentalism and animal rights advocacy. Standing for wildlife, with an emphasis on wolves and endangered species; defending our imperiled Mother Earth through art and activism. We encourage a view of Nature that is not impaired by the glass of our knowledge.

Washington: Stop the Wolf-killing Protocol 

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As you probably already know, the Center for Biological Diversity and Cascadia Wildlands filed a lawsuit challenging the lethal management protocol of wolves in Washington.  The lawsuit asserts that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's killing of wolves in two packs in the northeastern part of the state relied on a faulty protocol and failed to undergo required … Continue reading Washington: Stop the Wolf-killing Protocol 

Alaska House Passes Legislation to Protect Wolves Adjacent to the Denali National Park

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HB 105 Closes Two Areas Near the Park Border to Hunting and Trapping of Wolves Yesterday, the Alaska House of Representatives approved legislation to prohibit wolf hunting and trapping in two areas adjacent to Denali National Park and Preserve. House Bill 105, sponsored by Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage), seeks to ensure healthy wolf populations so … Continue reading Alaska House Passes Legislation to Protect Wolves Adjacent to the Denali National Park

Alaska’s Intensive Predator Management: The Shocking Reality

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The following report shows the results of Intensive Management with "wolf control" in Upper Koyukuk Management Area within Game Management Unit 24B in Alaska. This predation control program was authorized by the Alaska Board of Game under 5 AAC 92.124 (c) Note: The criteria for "success" with this program is a harvest of 35-40 moose … Continue reading Alaska’s Intensive Predator Management: The Shocking Reality