10 Members Of Congress From Minnesota + Wisconsin: ‘Delist Grey Wolves’

U.S. Congressman Pete Stauber is one of 30 members of congress who has cosponsored the Pet And Livestock Protection Act which aims to delist the grey wolf from the endangered species list.

The Pet And Livestock Protection Act would require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue the 2020 rule that delisted the gray wolves. The act would also ensure that rule can't be overturned by a judge, like it was by a California judge in 2022.

'Endangered Species Act Success Story'

The grey wolf population recovery is considered a success story for the Endangered Species Act. In 2020, there were an estimated 6,000 wolves in the Rockies and Great Lakes region.

In Minnesota and Wisconsin the wolf population is concentrated to the Northern parts of the states. Delisting the grey wolf would allow states to manage the populations.

10 Members Of Congress From Minnesota + Wisconsin support the act

The act was introduced by Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany. Joining them are 30 other representing them, including 9 others from Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Related: Deer Hunting Tradition Is A Thing Of The Past In Northern Minnesota

Minnesota representatives cosponsoring the Livestock Pet and Protection act are Tomm Emmer, Brad Finstad, Michelle Fischbach, and Pete Stauber.

Wisconsin representatives supporting the act include Tom Tiffany, Scott Fitgerald, Glenn Grothman, Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, and Tony Wied.

Deer Hunting Season Brings Wolf Population Discussion Back

Minnesota and Wisconsin deer hunting seasons bring the topic to the forefront each fall. Registered deer hunters continue to decline, with many citing the lake of deer and the increase of wolves. The controversy spills over on social media with each side claiming to be experts when it comes to wolf population.

Tom Tiffany says to look at the data from experts.

“Scientific data, coupled with the rise in wolf attacks in Wisconsin, confirms that the gray wolf population has exceeded recovery goals. Yet, activist judges continue to disregard these facts, leaving livestock, pets, wildlife, and communities vulnerable to further harm. The Pet and Livestock Protection Act will restore management to those who understand local needs best – state wildlife officials – and ensure that out-of-state judges can no longer dictate how Wisconsin manages its wolf population,"

Pete Stauber comments on the Livestock and Pet Protection Act

Congressman Pete Stauber recently shared a story about how a grey wolf was seen walking around the Ely School grounds while class was in session. Locals in Northern Minnesota have been concerned with the wolf population coming into towns and communities. There are frequently warnings to watch your pets after dogs have been attacked and eaten by wolves.