Gray Wolves and Federal Protection

The U.S. House voted to end federal protection for gray wolves, sparking debate between hunters and conservationists on the wolves' future.

Restoration of Endangered Species Act Protections by Biden Administration

The Biden administration restored rules to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former President Donald Trump. The changes include reinstating blanket protections for newly classified threatened species and not considering economic impacts when deciding on protections.

House Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Roll Back Gray Wolf Protections

A group of House Republicans is urging the Biden administration to roll back protections for the gray wolf due to its growing population size and conflicts with ranchers and farmers. They argue that the species no longer needs to be listed under the Endangered Species Act and that western states should be allowed to pursue their own protections.