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Wolf Report
For the week ending May 9, 2008

The state of Wyoming officially assumed management authority for wolves on March 28, 2008. This report covers the period from May 3 through May 9.

Wolf Research
Nothing new to report this week.

Wolf Monitoring
Wyoming Game and Fish Department personnel continue to closely monitor wolves and wolf activity throughout northwest Wyoming. The department is working with USDA Wildlife Services and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to place radio collars on wolves in the Trophy Game Area.

Reported Wolf Kills
One male wolf was reported killed on May 5 in the Predatory Animal area near Daniel.

Depredation Investigations
No depredation investigations this week.

Information and Education
The department’s information and education staff continued to answer numerous calls from the media and public this week. Most calls related to the lawsuit filed this week in US District Court in Montana challenging the wolf delisting decision.

Other
The State of Wyoming filed as an intervenor in the lawsuit filed last week in US District Court in Montana challenging the wolf delisting decision.

The department is reviewing applications for three permanent Wolf Specialist positions and will be conducting interviews soon.

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