House Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Roll Back Gray Wolf Protections

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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.

Key Points

  • The group of House Republicans led by Rep. Cliff Bentz argues that the gray wolf no longer needs to be listed under the Endangered Species Act
  • They emphasize the need to protect ranchers and farmers who face conflicts with the growing wolf population
  • The Trump administration previously delisted the gray wolf as 'endangered' in 2020, but a federal court reinstated the protections in 2022

Pros

  • Allowing western states to pursue their own protections for the gray wolf
  • Protecting ranchers and farmers from conflicts with the growing wolf population

Cons

  • Potential risks to the gray wolf population if federal protections are removed
  • Environmental concerns regarding the delisting of the gray wolf