Jun 29, 2025 | State Wildlife Commissions
On June 3, 2025, an Ingham County judge ruled in favor of closing coyote hunting in Michigan during a three-month period while mother coyotes are nursing and raising pups. The debate over this issue reveals the importance of public advocacy in state wildlife management.
May 25, 2025 | Carnivores, Narrative, Reforming State Wildlife Management, Wildlife Intrinsic Value
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?