Month: July 2017
Throw Amazon Prime Day to the WOLVES!
July 10 (9PM) – The next 30 hours will be one of the busiest times of the year on Amazon because it’s Amazon Prime Day – an online-deals event that promises big discounts. If you plan on taking part, consider turning your shopping spree into a fundraiser for wolves! AmazonSmile, which lets you select a…
Read MoreLast Chance to Speak Up to Save Our Monuments
Tomorrow… That’s the deadline to speak up and #SaveOurMonuments. With the end of this comment period, the Trump Administration is completing the first step of an unprecedented campaign to erode the fundamentals of America’s public lands tradition. If you don’t want to allow special interests like fossil fuel and mining companies call the shots on…
Read MoreMexican Wolf Mom: Protector and Pillow
As a critical keystone species, Mexican gray wolves are essential. As a warm snuggly pillow, moms are essential too.
Read MoreDoubling Down On Efforts to Kill Wolves, Idaho Considers Bait
Although no other state allows the use of bait to hunt wolves for trophy, in its ongoing effort to kill wolves, Idaho is considering a new rule that would allow wolf baiting. Since protections were lifted for wolves in Idaho 2011, the state has made clear its intentions to “manage” wolves with a heavy hand.…
Read MoreAlaska’s Largest Lethal Wolf Control Program To End
BREAKING GOOD NEWS! Alaska is scheduled to end it’s largest lethal wolf control program! The Upper Yukon Tanana area program, which has targeted wolves in an area of the eastern interior since 2004, is scheduled to cease after the 2017-2018 season. Since 2004, over 1000 wolves have been killed via aerial gunning under the program,…
Read MoreTake Action for Mexican Gray Wolves
In November 2014, the Wolf Conservation Center was among 5 conservation groups who sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for its failure to develop a valid recovery plan for the imperiled Mexican gray wolf, one of the most endangered mammals in North America. As part of the court settlement reached last year, USFWS…
Read MorePlease Be Mindful of Wildlife on Independence Day
Celebrating Independence Day is, and should be, a lot of fun. But please remember that those bright colors and thunderous explosions can have a real impact to wildlife. Please be mindful. Here are some tips for watching out for wildlife! TIPS FOR WATCHING OUT FOR WILDLIFE from U.S. Fish and Wildlife. This post originally appeared…
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