OK, a thread. What to make of wolves losing ESA protections with some important details.
1. Final rule excludes Mexican gray wolves in southwest
2. Alexander Archipelago wolves in SE Alaska are still currently petitioned for listing /1 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/29/climate/wolves-endangered-species-list.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytclimate
U.S. to Remove Wolves From Protected Species List

Populations have rebounded in recent decades, but some scientists on the panel that evaluated the proposal said it was deeply flawed.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/29/climate/wolves-endangered-species-list.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytclimate
First, some history. 41 wolves were relocated to Yellowstone from 1995-1997. Since mid-2000s wolves have jumped on and off the list through battles, litigation, congressional directives, etc. I've always opposed delisting because it seemed premature, until now. Why now? /2
I can't think of a species that grows and spreads faster than wolves. They occupy large territories, disperse long distances, and have large litters. In my course we calculate the doubling time of wolves in Oregon as a teaching exercise. 2 year doubling time in early years. /3
It's not just that suitable public land in ID, MT, WY is now fully occupied, but wolves are now firmly established in my blue state of OR and WA where they will be afforded increased protection by the state. As wolves get established in western OR, they'll readily spread to CA /4
It's not just that suitable public land in ID, MT, WY is now fully occupied, but wolves are now firmly established in my blue state of OR and WA where they will be afforded increased protection by the state. As wolves get established in western OR, they'll readily spread to CA /4
It's not just that suitable public land in ID, MT, WY is now fully occupied, but wolves are now firmly established in my blue state of OR and WA where they will be afforded increased protection by the state. As wolves get established in western OR, they'll readily spread to CA /4
It's not just that suitable public land in ID, MT, WY is now fully occupied, but wolves are now firmly established in my blue state of OR and WA where they will be afforded increased protection by the state. As wolves get established in western OR, they'll readily spread to CA /4
Here are the wolf ranges in OR and WA. Note that they are even in western OR and WA now. Because of their amazing dispersal ability, there is likely to be continued gene flow and continued spread. /5
Here are the wolf ranges in OR and WA. Note that they are even in western OR and WA now. Because of their amazing dispersal ability, there is likely to be continued gene flow and continued spread. /5
Here are the wolf ranges in OR and WA. Note that they are even in western OR and WA now. Because of their amazing dispersal ability, there is likely to be continued gene flow and continued spread. /5
But wait, don't forget about the upper midwest. Wolves now occupy most of the available habitat in MN, WI, and MI too! /6
But wait, don't forget about the upper midwest. Wolves now occupy most of the available habitat in MN, WI, and MI too! /6
But wait, don't forget about the upper midwest. Wolves now occupy most of the available habitat in MN, WI, and MI too! /6
But wait, don't forget about the upper midwest. Wolves now occupy most of the available habitat in MN, WI, and MI too! /6
But wait, don't forget about the upper midwest. Wolves now occupy most of the available habitat in MN, WI, and MI too! /6
The question is, where is the remaining suitable habitat for wolves (not Mexican)? There is habitat in CA and CO. CA will be readily colonized by OR. CO has a ballot initiative to reintroduce wolves, but they have already arrived. Will they take hold? /7 https://www.newsweek.com/pack-wolves-colorado-70-years-park-officials-1481332
A pack of wolves has been spotted in Colorado for the first time in over 70 years, park officials...

The reports are unconfirmed but park officials have launched an investigation following eyewitness accounts and other evidence that "strongly suggests" a pack of wolves are living in Colorado.

https://www.newsweek.com/pack-wolves-colorado-70-years-park-officials-1481332
In summary, this is an INCREDIBLE conservation success. Delisting is political, sure, but the reality is that wolf conservation really has come a very long way. Delisting just means the states are in charge. There will be little change in management in many states /8
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