July 2021

SPEAK UP FOR WOLVES!

Have you ever thought, "I don't have time"; "I don't know what I can do" or "Others are doing such a good job, wolves don't need me"

Wolf advocates, like you, need to speak out - loudly! Even though they are a small minority, those who want to kill wolves speak up in a loud voice. They are vocal at meetings, they speak / write to legislators and often times are on a first-name basis with decision makers. We need to do the same and outshout the "anti-crowd" using scientific data. Can wolves count on you?

HOWL ABOUT IT

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For the month of July, Howl About It Bakery will donate 10% of their sales to the National Wolfwatcher Coalition.

All their treats are made fresh without preservatives, corn or wheat.

SAVE THE DATE

Nancy Warren, Executive Director of the National Wolfwatcher Coalition will host a free one-hour Zoom event, “The Big Bad Wolf; Or is it” The program is limited to 100 participants.

Time: Jul 22, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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WOLF CONSERVATION

The National Wolfwatcher Coalition was a proud member of coalition that also included The Center for Biological Diversity, Wildlife Guardians, Humane Society of the US and The Endangered Species Coalition.

Together, we created wolf conservation guides to be used by agencies and advocates across the country. Listen to Amaroq Weiss CDB's Senior West Coast Wolf Advocate explain the details.

WISCONSIN NEWS

A recently released scientific publication demonstrates that the Wisconsin wolf population was reduced by at least 27–33% following the February wolf hunt. In 2020, the population was approximately 1034 and is now estimated to be between 695 and 751.

As Wisconsin prepares for another wolf hunt in November, we still do not know spring pup survival. Research suggests that in a typical year, 60-70% of pups do not survive. But, this was not a typical year in Wisconsin as the February hunt took place during peak breeding season. We do not know how many pregnant females were killed or how many females gave birth without the support of pack mates.

We do know that Wisconsin DNR failed miserably in the handling of the wolf hunt when hunters killed 218 wolves with a quota of 119. The next meeting of the Natural Resources Board will be August 10/11 2021 when they will decide the kill quota for the November hunt. Will keep you updated as to how to submit comments.

CONTACT SECRETARY HAALAND

The Global Indigenous Council today released “FAMILY,” a short film highlighting the deep cultural connection Indigenous Nations share with wolves and the major threats currently facing imperiled wolves in the lower 48 states.

Over 120 Tribes and numerous highly respected Indigenous spiritual leaders, authors, orators, and water protectors have signed “The Wolf: A Treaty of Cultural and Environmental Survival.”

The film, FAMILY, can be found on the Global Indigenous Council YouTube page here

URGE SECRETARY HAALAND TO RETURN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR WOLVES.

Call her at (202) 208-3100, email her via [email protected], or use online form at bottom of page at https://www.doi.gov/contact-us.

Contact Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of USFWS Call her at (800) 344-9453 or write her via www.fws.gov/duspit/contactus.htm.

THANK YOU!

Without YOU, our loyal supporters, the National Wolfwatcher Coalition would not be where we are today, with over 800,000 followers. We are appreciative of your support throughout the past years and look forward to your continued support in the future!

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