California Pays Ranchers to Cope with Wolves | Sacramento News

California just dumped $2 million in grants to help ranchers cope with the return of gray wolves—now thriving but causing real trouble for livestock. With 198 reported wolf-related livestock incidents last year and 26 already this year, the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife is trying to balance wolf recovery with rancher survival. The funds, from the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program, go to four groups offering tools like wolf-detecting ear tags, reimbursements, and outreach. It’s a tough transition for ranchers, emotionally and financially, but the state says they’re committed to finding a path forward as wolves reclaim their place in the wild. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3779746e979df403