Calling all Wolf Warriors

Take Action to Emergency Relist Wolves in the Northern Rockies

We need to act now

Wolves are being slaughtered in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Emergency Endangered Species Act protections are needed for wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains.

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Talking Points for Advocates

1 85-90 percent reduction in population

No other recently restored species has been targeted for an 85-90 percent reduction in population, as in Montana and Idaho.

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2 Reducing the populations

Reducing the populations down to 150 per state in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho is not a viable way to manage wolves or any other species. This is not hunting, this is an extermination campaign.

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3 Bounties are being paid

Bounties are being paid in both Idaho and Montana to incentivize the killing of wolves. Idaho just increased its bounty program to up to $2,500 per wolf including newborn pups.

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4 wolves can be killed on sight

Across 85% of Wyoming, wolves are considered vermin and can be killed on sight, year-round. Under the terms of the delisting agreement, Wyoming committed to maintaining at least 100 wolves and 10 breeding pairs in the trophy hunt area. At the end of 2020, Wyoming reported only 11 breeding pairs alive in the trophy hunt area (just 1 breeding pair over the minimum).

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5 25 Yellowstone National Park Wolves Already Killed

As of February 16, 2022, at least 25 world renowned Yellowstone wolves have been killed in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho. Montana wildlife commissioners had the opportunity to close two units adjacent to the park where 19 Yellowstone wolves had already been killed, but instead voted to leave the units open, even though the Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park requested a closure and public comment overwhelmingly supported a closure.

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6 emergency listing for wolves

The Endangered Species Act states that the Fish and Wildlife Service can institute an emergency listing for wolves, which the law allows "at the discretion of the [Interior] Secretary” when a species faces “a significant risk to their well-being.” A species can be listed when there is an “inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms,” which is clearly the case with the current laws passed by Idaho (SB1211) and Montana (SB 314 and 267).

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85-90 percent reduction in population

No other recently restored species has been targeted for an 85-90 percent reduction in population, as in Montana and Idaho.

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Reducing the populations

Reducing the populations down to 150 wolves each is not a viable way to manage wolves or any other species.

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Bounties are being paid

Bounties are being paid in both Idaho and Montana to incentivize the killing of wolves. Idaho just increased its bounty program to up to $2,500 per wolf including newborn pups.

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wolves can be killed on sight, year-round

Across 85% of Wyoming, wolves can be killed on sight, year-round. Only 11 breeding pairs were reported to be alive by the Wyoming Department of Fish & Game in the trophy hunt area. Last year, only 11 breeding pairs were reported in the state. This is just 1 breeding pair over the minimum delisting criteria Wyoming committed to of more than 10 breeding pairs.

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20 world renowned Yellowstone wolves

At least 20 world renowned Yellowstone wolves, valuable to conservation efforts worldwide have already been killed. Montana wildlife commissioners had an opportunity to close the wolf management units adjacent to Yellowstone and they chose not to, even though Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly requested the units be closed and public comment was overwhelmingly supportive of a closure.

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The Endangered Species Act

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Inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms

The Endangered Species Act states that a species can be listed when there is an “inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms,” which is clearly the case with the current laws passed by Idaho (SB1211) and Montana (SB 314 and 267). These states have proven they are unable and unwilling to manage wolves responsibly.

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How to help

Contact Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and urge her to emergency restore federal protections under the Endangered Species Act for wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains.
Use the talking point(s) above, but please write your comment in your own words.

Deb Haaland,

Secretary of the Interior

1-202-208-3100

feedback@ios.doi.gov

Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington DC 20240

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Yellowstone wolves like 06, 926F, 1109F, and all Northern Rocky wolves who are facing the dangers of trophy killing. EVERY WOLF MATTERS!!!!

Warriors 4 Wolves is a collaboration between The 06 Legacy, Julie Argyle, and Leo Leckie.

The 06 Legacy is a 501(c)(4) organization that seeks to protect American gray wolves from trophy killing and restore wolf populations through education, awareness, and endorsement of candidates who support our vision of keeping wolves safe.

06’s life inspired millions and her death broke our hearts, but her legacy brings together wolf enthusiasts, advocates, and guardians who envision and fight for a world in which wolves and humans coexist peacefully and respectfully. We continue to fight in 06’s honor to end trophy killing and preserve the sacred nature of wolves in the American wilderness.

Visit us at: the06legacy.com

Julie Argyle is a professional photographer who has spent forty years photographing wildlife within the Rocky Mountain West. Her photography business, Wild Love Images, features pictures of wildlife in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem.

Julie is the author of two books, Wolves - Western Warriors and Bears - The Mighty Grizzlies of the West. Julie is an active voice for the preservation and protection of wildlife particularly wolves, grizzly bears and wild horses. She recently started - Howl for Life - a campaign to bring awareness to the inhumane treatment of wolves across the country in hopes of bringing protections back to this incredible species.

Visit Julie on Facebook: facebook.com/julieargylewildlifephotography

And facebook.com/HOWL-for-LIFE

Leo Leckie became inspired by wolves during his ten years living alongside them in Yellowstone National Park; so much so that he was called to share the life stories and lessons of these amazing and essential beings. This calling culminated in his co-founding of the Yellowstone Wolf Family Tree; the largest and most unique family tree on Ancestry.com that today boasts nearly 700 human guests and features the life stories and genealogy of nearly 1,300 Yellowstone wolves.

In addition to various publications and presentations about wolves, Leo works as the Yellowstone Wolf Family Tree archivist and site manager for The 06 Legacy and as Lead of Program Outreach for Wolf Connection. Leo’s love of nature began when he was very young; a love that was encouraged by his dad and Hugh Curtis. According to Leo, "The stories I share today find their roots in these beginnings, as well as the many other generous loved ones, friends, and colleagues who have shared with and educated along the way.”

Visit us at: wolftales.info

Voice over by Stephen Rivera, Co-host of The Wolf Connection Podcast

Podcast on Apple Podcasts: the-wolf-connection

Background photo courtesy of Panzer Gnauck

Calling all Wolf Warriors

Take Action to Emergency Relist Wolves in the Northern Rockies

We need to act now

Talking Points for Advocates

1

85-90 percent reduction in population

2

Reducing the populations

3

Bounties are being paid

4

wolves can be killed on sight

5

25 Yellowstone National Park Wolves Already Killed

6

emergency listing for wolves

85-90 percent reduction in population

Reducing the populations

Bounties are being paid

wolves can be killed on sight, year-round

20 world renowned Yellowstone wolves

The Endangered Species Act

Inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms

How to help

Deb Haaland,

Martha Williams,

Joe Biden,