Wolf Bill Signing
Gov. Dave Freudenthal signs HB213, the wolf management bill, into law Friday. Joining the ceremony, from left to right, are House Speaker Roy Cohee, R-Casper; Rep. Colin Simpson, R-Cody; Bob Wharff, Wyoming executive director of Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife; Sen. Bruce Burns, R-Sheridan; and Senate President John Schiffer, R-Kaycee. Photo courtesy Governor Freudenthal's office.
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Governor signs Wolf Management Bill
March 2, 2007
Governor Freudenthal signed the wolf-management bill HB213, "Game and fish-wolf management," also known as House Enrolled Act 123, into law today, March 2.
The Governor commended the Legislature for the measure, and for recognition that a largely unmanaged and rapidly growing wolf population threatens Wyoming’s wildlife herds.
The bill allows for possible changes to Wyoming’s wolf-management plan, depending on the progress of negotiations with the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service.
Freudenthal says he will continue to pursue the state’s lawsuit against the federal government. However, he remains open to a possible agreement.
Governor Freudenthal sent a letter to House Speaker Roy Cohee and Senate President John Schiffer. The letter outlines the Governor's intentions with regard to wolf management. Freudenthal Wolf Letter (76K PDF)
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