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Panel says federal wolf plan used unproven science

A proposal to lift federal protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S. suffered a significant setback.

February 07, 2014

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Minnesota DNR: Fewer wolves shot for predator control

The number of wolves killed because they were preying on livestock or pets fell from 295 in 2012 to 127 last year.

January 28, 2014

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Minnesota wolf season closes with 237 wolves taken

Minnesota's wolf season has closed more than a month early.

December 30, 2013

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Officials: At least 20 wolves killed in Mich. hunt

Michigan authorities say at least 20 wolves have been killed in the Upper Peninsula during the state's first wolf hunt in decades.

December 08, 2013

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Michigan wolf hunt begins despite protests

Michigan is the sixth state to authorize wolf hunting following the removal of federal protections in recent years, a testament to the strong comeback of a species that was close to eradication in the lower 48 states.

November 13, 2013

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Minnesota hunters register 45 wolves since opener

Minnesota hunters killed around 45 wolves since the opening of its second wolf-hunting season.

November 12, 2013

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Only 135 licenses left for Michigan wolf hunt

Hunters have snapped up most of the licenses for Michigan's first wolf hunt in November.

September 30, 2013

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Predator Xtreme Examines How Wolves Affect Big Game Hunting

From the northern Rockies to the Great Lakes region, wolves have flourished at the expense of shrinking big-game herds, which are largely supported and funded by hunters.