1992 “Wolves in the great lakes area greatly exceed the recovery criteria.
Wolf population in Minnesota has exceeded 2,000 individuals over the past 20 years, and populations in Michigan and Wisconsin have exceeded 200 wolves for 20 years.” (Per USFWS) There were only 750 wolves in Minnesota when listed in 1974.
Read More1992 Wolves in the great lakes area greatly exceed the recovery criteria
1992 “Wolves in the great lakes area greatly exceed the recovery criteria. Wolf population in Minnesota has exceeded 2,000 individuals over the past 20 years, and populations in Michigan and Wisconsin have exceeded 200 wolves for 20 years.” (Per USFWS) There were only 750 wolves in Minnesota when listed in 1974.
Read More1989 – Notice of Finding on 1988 Petition To Delist the Gray Wolf
A petition from Mr. Lawrence Krak was received by the Service on August 19,1988. The petition requested the Service to delist the gray wolf (Canis lupus) as an endangered and threatened species. The petition stated wolves are in no danger of total extinction, with over 50,000 in Canada, 15,000 in Alaska, and 1,500 in Minnesota.…
Read More1987 Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf Recovery Plan
In 1987, the Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf Recovery Team revised the wolf recovery plan from 1980. The primary goal of the plan is to remove the Northern Rocky Mountain wolf from the endangered and threatened species list by securing and maintaining a minimum of 10 breeding pairs of wolves in each of the three recovery…
Read More1980 Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf Recovery Plan
In 1980, the Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf Recovery Team completed a plan that would guide wolf recovery efforts for a future wolf population in the northern Rockies. The plan designated three recovery areas – Northwestern Montana, Central Idaho, and the Greater Yellowstone – each of which included some portion of Montana. The primary goal of…
Read More2011 Gray Wolf Partially Delisted from the ESA in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
2011 US Congress passes legislation to partially delist the gray wolf from the ESA in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and parts of Utah, Washington, and Oregon. 9th Circuit upholds Congressional action in a 9-0 vote.
Read More1978 USFWS developed a wolf recovery plan with Two criteria.
USFWS issued a final rule reclassifying the gray wolf as endangered in Minnesota and threatened across the rest of the lower 48 states. The reclassification of the Gray Wolf In the United States and Mexico, with Determination of Critical Habitat in Michigan and Minnesota Survival of the wolf in Minnesota assured, and At least 1…
Read More1974 The gray wolf placed on the endangered list.
The Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) placed on the endangered list Friday January 4, 1974 – Federal Register – Vol. 39, No 3 – § 17.12 Endangered native wildlife. (Pg 1175) Taking, Possession, Transportation, Sale, Purchase, Barter, Exportation and Importation of Wildlife. . Common Name and Scientific Name Eastern Timber Wolf (Canis lupus lycaon) Northern Rocky…
Read More1973 – Endangered Species Act of 1973
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 provides a framework to conserve and protect endangered and threatened species and their habitats both domestically and abroad. 16 U.S.C. 35 (CHAPTER 35—ENDANGERED SPECIES) enacted on December 38, 1973. (a) Findings The Congress finds and declares that— (1) various species of fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States…
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