The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report finds examples of MN DNR misusing federal funds to facilitate logging in Wildlife Management Areas. They say the effort to increase logging was detrimental to public lands and wildlife.
Gray wolves in Minnesota have been a topic of controversy for years. In 2021, they were removed from the Endangered Species Act, but this decision was recently reversed, once again granting them protection. Learn more about the history and current status of gray wolves in Minnesota and other states.
Department of the Interior says iconic species has met recovery goals, while advocates say the decision is not justified, and pledge legal action.
Advocates fill auditorium for government’s only hearing on proposal to remove gray wolves from federal protection.
Fish and Wildlife Services says recent studies show sustainable populations, and initiates process to take them off the list of endangered species.
The federal government has agreed to consider protecting the iconic animals as their population continues to plummet.