ENDANGERED SPECIES

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Bills introduced to prohibit any wolf hunting, trapping in Minnesota

The change would remove the option for the DNR commissioner to hold seasons.

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Wolves in national parks often killed when they roam outside boundary

Half of the deaths among collared wolves at Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park are caused by humans.

January 17, 2023 10:00 AM

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Minnesota DNR adopts new wolf management plan

It remains unclear if or when the state will regain control of species now protected by federal law.

December 20, 2022 11:53 AM

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Group sues feds demanding national wolf recovery plan

The Center for Biological Diversity says current plan neglects huge swaths of current and potential wolf range.

November 29, 2022 12:59 PM

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Northern long-eared bat officially declared endangered

The bat, once common across northern Minnesota forests, has been decimated by white-nose syndrome.

November 29, 2022 10:49 AM

By John Myers

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Lawsuit seeks national wolf recovery plan

The Center for Biological Diversity says not enough is being done to get more wolves in more places.

August 23, 2022 01:56 PM

By John Myers

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Deadline nears to comment on new Minnesota wolf plan

Minnesota DNR wolf pan sets strategy for wolf management in the state.

July 28, 2022 09:09 AM

By John Myers

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Group offers farmers cash not to trap wolves

The Wolf Forgiveness Bonus Program aims to reduce the number of wolves killed near livestock farms.

July 26, 2022 04:29 PM

By John Myers

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Minnesota DNR releases new wolf management plan

New guidelines generally support state's current wolf population, but could allow hunting and trapping if federal protections end.

June 23, 2022 05:18 PM

By John Myers

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A fence around this northern Minnesota cattle ranch may keep both calves and wolves from dying

Cooperative effort aims to help cattle rancher, wolves and wolf researchers.

June 10, 2022 08:00 AM

By John Myers

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New effort aims to help threatened wood turtles in Minnesota, Wisconsin

Wood and wire cages, placed in just the right spots, help keep predators out of wood turtle nests.

June 03, 2022 08:03 AM

By John Myers

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Biden administration files placeholder for wolf appeal

Agency says move doesn't necessarily signal a final opinion by the administration.

April 27, 2022 02:06 PM

By John Myers

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota

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National Geographic 'Photo Ark' photographer adds Minnesota species to list of 12,400

Joel Sartore was in Duluth recently photographing fish at the Great Lakes Aquarium.

March 25, 2022 08:06 AM

By John Myers