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News Release
April 20, 2010
Contact:  Georgia Parham 812-334-4261 x 1203
Georgia_Parham@fws.gov


Fish and Wildlife Service Invites Comment on Applications for Permits for Wolf Activities in Michigan and Wisconsin


The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking comments on applications for permits from the states of Michigan and Wisconsin to conduct research, monitoring and management of gray wolves.  The Service published a notice of availability of the permit applications and a draft environmental assessment in the April 20, 2010, Federal Register.

Gray wolves are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, which prohibits take – killing, harming or harassing - listed species.  Although wolf populations have met recovery goals for the western Great Lakes States, wolves remain protected by the Endangered Species Act.

The permit applications request authorization to conduct activities including lethal and non-lethal take of wolves that attack livestock and pets.  There are approximately 600 wolves in Michigan and a similar number in Wisconsin; Minnesota’s wolf population is estimated at 2,922.

Copies of the permit applications and the draft environmental assessment are available on the Service’s website at http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered  Comments may be submitted by U. S. Mail to the Regional Director, Attn:  Peter Fasbender, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, 1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, MN  55111-4056, or by electronic mail to permitsR3ES@fws.gov   Deadline for submitting comments is May 19, 2010. The Service expects to make decisions on the applications by June 1, 2010.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit http://www.fws.gov.



]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:07:39 Yoopersportsman http://yoopersportsman.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1271976433/ http://yoopersportsman.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1271976433/#num1 http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10371_10402-235845--,00.html
[b][/b]DNRE Seeks Authority to Use Lethal Control on Problem Wolves
Contact:  Christopher Hoving 517-373-1263
Agency: Natural Resources and Environment     


April 22, 2010
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment has petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for authority to use lethal methods to control problem wolves.

"The grey wolf has been fully recovered in Michigan, and the state has demonstrated its ability to wisely manage this species," said DNRE Wildlife Division Chief Russ Mason. "We are in the position to make informed, wise decisions in handling individual animals that are causing depredation.

"While it may appear that trapping and relocating problem animals is a solution, research and practice have shown this alternative to be less humane and effective in addressing depredation," Mason added. "The state is seeking to restore its full authority in addressing wolf depredation, and we strongly encourage the USFWS to move forward with delisting this recovered species."

The USFWS has published a public notice of the DNRE's permit in application and will accept public comments on it through May 20. Citizens who wish to comment may do so by writing:

Regional Director
Attn: Peter Fasbender
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services
1 Federal Drive
Fort Snelling, MN 5111-4056
or by email at permits.R3ES@fws.gov.
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