How Many Wolves Are Enough? Examining the Need to Delist the Gray Wolf

On Friday, May 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (CT), the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will hold an oversight field hearing titled “How Many Wolves Are Enough? Examining the Need to Delist the Gray Wolf.” This hearing will be focused on the impacts of an unmanaged gray wolf population on local communities. Specifically, the subcommittee will hear from impacted stakeholders from the agriculture community, sportsman, local elected officials, and wildlife biologists.

Witnesses and Testimony

• The Honorable Steve Green – State Senator – Minnesota State Senate – St. Paul, Minnesota
• Mr. John Williams – Wolf Committee Co-Chair – Oregon Cattleman’s Association – Enterprise, Oregon
• Mr. Jim Hammill – President – Iron Range Consulting and Services Inc. – Crystal Falls, Michigan
• The Honorable Nathan Nelson – State Representative – Minnesota State House of Representatives – St. Paul, Minnesota
• Dr. Nathan Roberts – Associate Professor for Conservation and Wildlife Management – College of the Ozarks – Point Lookout, Missouri