Congressional budget cuts have defanged the federal wolf-control program in Minnesota, stunning state officials who say they aren't allowed to trap, kill or remove wolves that prey on livestock or pets.
The recent changes would effectively end efforts to control a growing population of wolves that killed record numbers of pets and livestock last year.
The Department of Natural Resources was notified Monday that Congress last month wiped out the U.S. Department of Agriculture's program to remove wolves that attack or threaten farm animals and pets. Only authorized federal trappers are allowed to trap or kill the wolves, which otherwise are protected by the federal Endangered Species Act.Story:
http://www.xploreutah.net/story/wolves-1-trappers-0-federal-legislation
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