Montana wolves face an anti-science 300-wolf kill quota despite overwhelming public opposition and concerns about flawed population data.
State Wildlife Management
Mexican Gray Wolf Killed in Illegal Trap
Coalition of conservation organizations demands justice for Mexican gray wolf killed in illegal coyote trap on public lands.
What Initiative 302 Could Mean for Local Wildlife Decisions and Public Safety
Initiative 302 could reshape Colorado’s wildlife policy, local authority, and public safety by moving decisions from the public to the courts.
3 Things You Can Do for Wildlife This Week
Here are 3 things you can do for wildlife this week: protect Mollie’s Pack, tell Montana to halt the killing, and speak up for grizzlies.
The far-right political network behind Colorado’s Initiative 302
Colorado’s Initiative 302 is backed by a national far-right political network with ties to the Koch brothers, Americans for Prosperity, and Turning Point USA.
Right-to-Hunt Amendments: New Analysis Examines National Trend
New report examines right-to-hunt constitutional amendments and their effect on state wildlife management.
A Refuge In Name Only
USFWS is proposing to open 95% of National Wildlife Refuge lands to hunting, fishing, and trapping. Comment by June 26.
Community action helped save a South Carolina bobcat population
When secondary rodenticide poisoning threatened to wipe out Kiawah Island’s bobcat population, community members took action to safeguard the survival of this ecologically crucial carnivore.
If we care about elk, mule deer, and pronghorn, habitat is key
Wildlife declines rarely have a single cause. But one thing is clear: you can’t bulldoze migration corridors, fragment habitat, industrialize winter range, and expect wildlife populations to stay healthy.
Recentering Wildlife Governance
Our new article for The Wildlife News examines why state wildlife governance systems are out of alignment with modern ecological realities.
Speak Up for Vermont Bears by May 20
On May 20, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board will make decisions that will directly impact black bears across the state, including proposals to expand hunting pressure and increase the use of baiting and hounding.
Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act: What It Means and What To Do Next
Last week, the Supreme Court weakened voting rights by gutting the Voting Rights Act. Here’s what it means and why action is urgent.
Wildlife Services Killing Wolves: Why a Protected Wolf’s Death Was Not a Mistake
Wildlife Services killing wolves in Oregon demonstrates the systemic failure in U.S. wildlife policy and highlights the need for reform.
Unreliable population estimates are guiding Montana wolf and Florida black bear management
Case studies from Montana and Florida show an underlying pattern of decisions made without complete data or clear understanding of a wildlife population.
Wildlife for All Supports Washington Wildlife First Lawsuit
Washington Wildlife First filed a federal civil rights lawsuit today against Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind and Deputy Director Amy Windrope, challenging what plaintiffs describe as a coordinated campaign to silence dissent and undermine independent oversight of the agency.
Mount Pigsah Coyote Killing Highlights Need for Coexistence Policies
Last week’s Mount Pigsah coyote shooting reveals failures in state wildlife management and the lack of coexistence.
Idaho’s killing of three Panhandle wolves is a symptom of a systemic problem
In February 2026, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game killed three wolves in the Panhandle region near Sandpoint, blaming them for an “underperforming” elk population. This isn’t “science-based management,” it’s a pattern and part of a broader systemic problem with wildlife governance.
Lobo Week 2026 – Thinking Like a Mountain
Lobo Week 2026 (March 22-29) raises awareness and advocacy for the endangered Mexican gray wolf, or lobo. The U.S. Mexican gray wolf population has grown to 319 wolves across Arizona and New Mexico, but low genetic diversity, illegal killing, and political boundaries continue to threaten their survival.
Charges Against Hunting Influencer Raise Questions About Wildlife Violations
The recent charges against hunting influencer Ryan Lampers raise important questions about how wildlife violations are handled, and who is held accountable.
Utah Killed Three Dispersing Wolves Just For Existing In The State
On Jan. 9, Utah killed three dispersing gray wolves near Avon because their presence alone violated the state’s unofficial “no wolves” policy.