Trump administration moves to ease rules for hunting bears and wolves on federal lands in Alaska

May 24, 2020May 25, 2020 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

Two federal agencies this week took steps to increase hunting and trapping on several national preserves in Alaska and in the popular Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The new rules will support extreme measures to kill predators and their young in national preserves in Alaska. The proposed rule change would allow brown bear baiting in the … Continue reading Trump administration moves to ease rules for hunting bears and wolves on federal lands in Alaska

Update: Alexander Archipelago Wolves on Prince of Wales—Response from Board of Game

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

Our pressure on Alaskan officials is working!

Alaskan officials waste taxpayer money weakening a rule that protects the Tongass: misuse of appropriated funds

March 15, 2020 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

$150,000 from a federal grant was used to help the state comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture plan to repeal the “Roadless Rule” in the Tongass National Forest.

Meanwhile in Norway

December 14, 2019January 7, 2020 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

2019-2020 UPDATE

THE LOBO HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE EXTINCT SPECIES LIST IN MEXICO

November 30, 2019March 17, 2020 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

The lobo mexicano remains on endangered species list, but removed from list of species at risk of extinction in Mexico.

The Plight of the Alexander Archipelago Wolf

November 8, 2019January 22, 2021 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

There is no mention of a "harvest" quota, and there will be no emergency closures. But no worries, “hunters and trappers are reminded that the goal of the new GMU 2 wolf harvest management strategy is to maintain the fall wolf population within the range of 150-200 wolves.

Speak Up For Ancient Forests, Wolves, and Wildlife in Alaska.

October 17, 2019December 17, 2019 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

Note: The public has until midnight Alaska time on Dec. 17, 2019, to submit comments. Scroll towards the end of this post where you will find a sample letter and link for sending. Please speak up for your public lands. To reconcile the ecological value of the ancient forests in Alaska with their economic value … Continue reading Speak Up For Ancient Forests, Wolves, and Wildlife in Alaska.

IUCN calls for halt to species decline by 2030

October 11, 2019October 12, 2019 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

"We, the more than 300 species conservation experts call for urgent and effective action to address the unprecedented, unsustainable and growing impacts on wild species from human activities."

Compassion, Freedom, and Justice for All

February 25, 2019April 23, 2022 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

The essence of the ethology of freedom is that behavior is a window onto what animals really want and need—to be free to live their own lives.