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Trump Administration Announces Gray Wolf Delisting Across Lower 48Today Secretary
of the Interior David Bernhardt, and Director Aurelia Skipwith of the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service announced that the gray wolf will be delisted across the entire
lower-48 states.
“Today’s action reflects the Trump Administration’s continued
commitment to species conservation based on sound science and facts,” said
Secretary Bernhardt. “After over 45 years as a listed species, the gray wolf
has greatly exceeded all conservation goals for recovery. By delisting the gray wolf
today, we can return management of wolf populations to the states.”
The Department of the Interior and The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recognize the
invaluable contributions and efforts that sportsmen make toward wildlife
conservation efforts. A press release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about
today's action states:
"Fish and wildlife conservation depends on federal partnerships with states,
landowners, and most importantly sportsmen who directly fund – to the tune of
$1 billion last year alone and more than $23 billion since inception –
conservation efforts by purchasing hunting and fishing licenses, fishing tackle,
ammunition, boating fuel and other recreational items."
The press release goes on to say:
"The gray wolf final delisting determination is based on sound science, a thorough
analysis of threats and how they have been alleviated, and the ongoing commitment
and proven track record of states and tribes to continue managing for healthy wolf
populations once delisted."
BigGame Forever strongly applauds today’s decision to fully restore state
management authority over Canadian gray wolves in the lower 48 states. This decision
is a critical next step to protecting and restoring abundant moose, elk, and deer
populations across America.
It is because of your efforts that the gray wolf has been delisted. Thank you for
all you have done and your continued support.
Sincerely,
Ryan Benson, President
BigGame Forever
of the Interior David Bernhardt, and Director Aurelia Skipwith of the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service announced that the gray wolf will be delisted across the entire
lower-48 states.
“Today’s action reflects the Trump Administration’s continued
commitment to species conservation based on sound science and facts,” said
Secretary Bernhardt. “After over 45 years as a listed species, the gray wolf
has greatly exceeded all conservation goals for recovery. By delisting the gray wolf
today, we can return management of wolf populations to the states.”
The Department of the Interior and The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recognize the
invaluable contributions and efforts that sportsmen make toward wildlife
conservation efforts. A press release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about
today's action states:
"Fish and wildlife conservation depends on federal partnerships with states,
landowners, and most importantly sportsmen who directly fund – to the tune of
$1 billion last year alone and more than $23 billion since inception –
conservation efforts by purchasing hunting and fishing licenses, fishing tackle,
ammunition, boating fuel and other recreational items."
The press release goes on to say:
"The gray wolf final delisting determination is based on sound science, a thorough
analysis of threats and how they have been alleviated, and the ongoing commitment
and proven track record of states and tribes to continue managing for healthy wolf
populations once delisted."
BigGame Forever strongly applauds today’s decision to fully restore state
management authority over Canadian gray wolves in the lower 48 states. This decision
is a critical next step to protecting and restoring abundant moose, elk, and deer
populations across America.
It is because of your efforts that the gray wolf has been delisted. Thank you for
all you have done and your continued support.
Sincerely,
Ryan Benson, President
BigGame Forever