Written comments can be submitted by mail to Wolverine Status Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Montana Field Office, 585 Shepard Way, Helena, MT 59601 or by e-mail to FW6_wolverine@fws.gov.
June 7, 2007
USFWS to review if the wolverine should be on the endangered species list
New Mexico: Wolf pack removed from the Gila Wilderness
The Gila National Forest is one of the most heavily hit cow grazing areas I have ever seen, so this doesn’t surprise me. It’s sad that a pack of wolves can’t even live in a 500,000 acre wilderness without being harassed. The wolf pack is now in captivity.
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - The US Fish and Wildlife Service says the last of a pack of endangered Mexican gray wolves have been trapped and removed from the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico.
California: Mountain camping season has started
“The forest is ready for the 2007 summer recreation season,” said Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans. “We encourage people to enjoy the outdoors while camping, hiking, mountain biking, fishing or a variety of other recreational activities on our forest.”
Minnesota: USFS lifts campfire restrictions in BWCAW
Restrictions on daytime campfires have been lifted within the entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Arizona: Fees waved at Tonto National Forest this saturday
Arizona residents looking to enjoy some summer fun in the Tonto National Forest this summer should consider planning a trip for this Saturday when recreation fees will be waived.
Washington: National Forest budget clear-cut
The trail engineering and maintenance budget was $247,000 in 2002 after several years of significant declines. This year it’s sunk to $130,000, which is pretty much the minimum for getting anything done.
Montana: Snowstorm closes Beartooth Pass
Heavy snowfall led to the closure of the Beartooth Pass from Vista Point to the Wyoming state line. The road from Red Lodge to Vista Point was slushy, prompting warnings to motorists traveling the route to watch out for fallen rocks.