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This resolution urges the United States Congress to pass legislation reinstating the Department of Interior's 2020 decision to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list, thereby returning wolf population management authority to individual states like Michigan. The resolution provides context about the wolf's conservation history, noting that wolves were first listed as endangered in 1967 and have since made a significant recovery, with populations now exceeding 6,000 across the United States. Specifically highlighting Michigan's wolf population, the resolution references the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' 2024 winter survey, which estimated over 750 wolves in the Upper Peninsula, organized into more than 150 packs. The resolution argues that the wolf population has recovered sufficiently to no longer require federal protection, and that continued federal endangered species listing could negatively impact other wildlife, such as the white-tail deer population. By requesting congressional action, the resolution seeks to enable state-level management of wolf populations, allowing the Michigan DNR to have more direct control over wildlife conservation and population control strategies.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0030