On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, The Michigan Department of Natural Resources asked for public input on managing Michigan’s native wolf population. Currently, the DNR counted 695 wolves living in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
The purpose of the survey is to update the 2015 update of the original 2008 wolf management plan. According to prominent carnivore specialist Cody Norton, the plan includes public input.
As we work to update the 2015 wolf management plan, it’s important that we gather feedback from the public about how we can improve the plan to protect the long-term health of wolves while also meeting the needs of local communities.
The four main goals of the plan are:
- Maintain a viable wolf population.
- Facilitate wolf-related benefits.
- Minimize wolf-related conflicts.
- Conduct science-based and socially acceptable management of wolves.
A presentation submitted to the Wolf Management Advisory Council on September 1, 2021, stated the DNR counted 695 wolves in the Upper Peninsula. Wolf numbers continue to climb in our state, which is a good thing slowly. Wolves are a vital part of a healthy ecosystem.
Trump gutted the Federal Endangered Species Act in 2019. Trump removed wolves from the endangered species act on October 29, 2021, and President Biden so far wants to keep wolves off of the Endangered Species List.
While the fate of Michigan wolves remains tied up in court, complete the survey by January 31, 2022, and let the DNR know how important protecting the state’s wolf population is for you and Michigan’s environment.
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Wednesday , 5, January 2022 Up North Progressive Environment, Upper Peninsula, Wolf Hunt Leave a commentOn Tuesday, January 4, 2022, The Michigan Department of Natural Resources asked for public input on managing Michigan’s native wolf population. Currently, the DNR counted 695 wolves living in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
The purpose of the survey is to update the 2015 update of the original 2008 wolf management plan. According to prominent carnivore specialist Cody Norton, the plan includes public input.
The four main goals of the plan are:
A presentation submitted to the Wolf Management Advisory Council on September 1, 2021, stated the DNR counted 695 wolves in the Upper Peninsula. Wolf numbers continue to climb in our state, which is a good thing slowly. Wolves are a vital part of a healthy ecosystem.
Trump gutted the Federal Endangered Species Act in 2019. Trump removed wolves from the endangered species act on October 29, 2021, and President Biden so far wants to keep wolves off of the Endangered Species List.
While the fate of Michigan wolves remains tied up in court, complete the survey by January 31, 2022, and let the DNR know how important protecting the state’s wolf population is for you and Michigan’s environment.
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