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The federal government is removing protections under the Endangered Species Act for gray wolves. Starting in January, tribes and states will take on managing wolf populations for the first time in 45 years. It’s a controversial decision for an animal that is both reviled and revered. And while wolves have rebounded in some states, there is no consensus that removing federal protections is warranted. We’ll check in with tribal officials about how delisting gray wolves affects their wildlife management plans.
Guests:
Gerald “Buzz” Cobell (Blackfeet) – director of the Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife Department
Peter David – wildlife biologist for the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission
Break 1 music: Cry of the Wolf (song) Wade Fernandez (artist) 4 The People (album)
Break 2 music: Dat One (song) The Delbert Anderson Trio (artist) MANITOU (album)
