Wolves Return to Utah

Deseret News articles:

Feds say wolves now threatened, not endangered
Wolf’s capture fuels debate
Wolves are here to stay
Wandering wolf sticking close to Yellowstone
USU wolf report provokes growls

Wolves are back, after having been chased out of the state some 70 years ago. A wild wolf was caught in a coyote trap near Morgan on Nov. 30, and a second wolf has been seen in the area. The captured animal was released unharmed in the Yellowstone area, but more are sure to migrate this direction.

Utah Outdoors welcomes their return. They pose no significant threat to humans so don’t cancel any backcountry recreation plans.

Stockmen have a legitimate concern about wolves; it is a fact that wolves sometimes kill sheep and other domestic animals. But there are ways to mitigate that loss. The loss of stock is a small price to pay for the return of the majestic predator, which will help bring a more natural balance to wildlife in our area.

What do you think about wolves in Utah? Send in your comments and we’ll post them. Email them to: dave@utahoutdoors.com