Current status of "control" of wolves in Wyoming

Jan. 14, 2004

A few cattle have been killed lately in Wyoming. One was a stray that was not rounded up in the fall. The "Thermopolis Trio" got it.

Here is the USFWS status report on current controls (no wolves have been killed).

"A three-some of adult wolves [one radioed] near Thermopolis, WY [Owl Creek] killed an adult cow on private land on the 6 or 7th. Cattle had already been moved from the area and the area was being searched for strays when the cow’s fresh carcass was found. It was confirmed as a wolf depredation by WS. No control is planned at this time since cattle were already moved from the area.

The wolf[ves] did not return to the area where several calves were killed near Baggs, WY [actually Wamsutter]. No specific control is being conducted, but if a wolf is seen in that area WS is authorized to lethally take up to two.

The wolf control action near Pinedale, WY is also on idle mode. There are 2 feed grounds in that area and WY G&F does not want aircraft flying low near the elk so it is not being intensively searched by air. No other problems have been reported. The ranch still has an active shoot on site permit but no wolves have been taken."

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