Coverage dated October 15, 2026

Federal appeals court weighs future of wolf protections

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A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hearing could determine whether federal officials reconsider Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in Greater Yellowstone and across the West.

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Billings Gazette
'How far do we go?': Feds, wolf advocates duel over species' future in appeals court (opens Billings Gazette)
Published Oct 15, 2026
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When are gray wolves “significant” enough to earn federal protections? And is a recovery that returned them to a third of their former range in the Lower 48 enough?
Montana Free Press
Federal appeals court weighs future of wolf protections (opens Montana Free Press)
Published Oct 15, 2026
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A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hearing could determine whether federal officials reconsider Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in Greater Yellowstone and across the West.