Utah wildlife officials are floating a plan to remove all cougars from multiple management units as an “experiment” to boost deer numbers.
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Release: New Mexico Captures Naturally Dispersing Colorado Wolf
A Colorado wolf entered New Mexico and was immediately captured and returned because states treat natural wolf movement as a problem.
Through Yellow Eyes: How Storytelling Can Challenge Dominant Narratives About Wildlife
Storytelling can help challenge misinformation, build empathy for misunderstood wildlife, and inspire a sense of wonder and stewardship for the natural world. Rutherford Montgomery’s 1937 classic Yellow Eyes, portraying federal predator eradication programs of the time through the eyes of a cougar, is still relevant today in how it challenges and subverts traditional narratives about predators.
New Evidence Undermines the “Kill to Protect” Assumption
A newly released peer-reviewed article challenges the idea that killing predators reliably reduces livestock losses or improves coexistence.
Wolf Awareness Week 2025
Wolf Awareness Week 2025 is about more than celebrating wolves — it’s a call to reform broken state wildlife governance systems that endanger them.
Cody Roberts Indicted, But Wolves Are Still At Risk
Cody Roberts has been indicted by a grand jury. But his wolf torture case shows why state wildlife governance needs urgent reform.
Stop the Florida Black Bear Hunt
Florida officials are pushing to reinstate a cruel, trophy-driven black bear hunt—despite overwhelming public opposition.
The Montana war on wolves is escalating
The Montana war on wolves is escalating. The state’s proposed regulations threaten to wipe out wolves within five years. Alert: New Amendments Reveal Montana Commission Wants to Double Down on Wolf-Killing Ahead of Court Review Just after a federal judge ruled that...
Wolf Pups Bring Hope — But Colorado’s Wolves Are Still in Crisis
Wolf pups have been spotted again in Colorado, which brings much-needed hope to the crisis Colorado’s wolves face.
Reimagining Wildlife Management: Centering Values Beyond the Status Quo
Wildlife management decisions are heavily driven by values. Current dominant paradigms emphasize managing specific species to maximize recreational opportunities and other uses to humans. What might a holistic, ecological approach look like?
Protect the Endangered Species Act
Urgent action is needed to protect the Endangered Species Act from the Trump administration’s attempt to change the definition of “harm,” which threatens the core of this law and the wildlife that depend on it.
Take Action for Grizzlies Before It’s Too Late
Take action for grizzlies to protect one of North America’s most iconic and threatened species in honor of Endangered Species Day—before it’s too late. Comments are due at 11:59 p.m. ET May 16.
No, Dire Wolves Are Not Back
Dire wolves may be extinct, but today’s wolves are still here—real, wild, and worth fighting for. Let’s stop the distracting fantasies and start advocating for the living beings and wild places that need us now.
Why Arizona Game and Fish Needs Reform
Why Arizona Game and Fish Needs Reform Preordained and Denied: Arizona Fish and Game Commission Rejects Calls to End Hounding Yesterday, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission held its long-awaited meeting to consider our petition to ban the use of hounds in the hunting...
LoboWeek 2025 Is A Call To Action
LoboWeek2025 offers an opportunity to celebrate and advocate for one of the most endangered mammals in North America: the Mexican gray wolf.
Coyote Awareness Week: Challenging Fear, Embracing Coexistence
Coyotes are one of the most persecuted wild animals in North America. Celebrate Coyote Awareness Week to change the conversation.
What Happens When Science Takes a Backseat to Politics?
What happens when science takes a backseat to politics? Why do political biases so often determine which species live and which die?
Nevada Wildlife Commission rejects petition to protect mountain lions
The Nevada Wildlife Commission rejected a petition to protect mountain lions by reforming trapping regulations in their January 24 meeting.
Prevent Bobcat Trapping in Indiana
We need your voice to prevent bobcat trapping in Indiana; speak up at a critical public hearing on January 16th.
30th Anniversary of Wolf Reintroduction: Changing the Narrative
Today, January 12, marks the 30th anniversary of the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho, of a monumental moment in conservation history.
