The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is facing a decision by the end of November regarding whether wolverines in the contiguous United States should receive protection under the Endangered Species Act. In a revised assessment released in September, the agency reevaluated concerns related to climate change and habitat loss, potentially leading to a “threatened” status for the species. This issue represents a shift from the agency’s previous stance. The listing, if enacted, would impact how wolverines are managed in the Lower 48 states, although state regulations currently vary. While populations in Alaska remain stable, the focus here is on the wolverines in the contiguous U.S., with potential implications for their conservation and protection.
Read the full article by Katie Hill via Outdoor Life here.
