Per this subject-- got this emailed to me yesterday by SCI..

Antis File Lawsuit to Stop Wolf Management

Defenders of Wildlife, HSUS, Center for Biodiversity and other anti-hunting groups, have filed suit in Federal Court in Montana to invalidate a rule designed to give the states of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming greater management authority over "endangered" wolves that are having an "unacceptable impact" on wild ungulate populations. The rule, that is set to go into effect on February 27, 2008, also deals with the lethal take of wolves that attack livestock, pets and hunting dogs. Last year, SCI filed comments in support of the proposed rule to give the three states the management tools necessary to control the predator species and to reduce the detrimental impact wolves are having on elk and other prey species. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on January 28, 2008. At this time, SCI is considering whether to ask the court to allow SCI to participate to help defend the FWS's decision. We will keep you posted.

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