Sharpshooters in the Gila Wilderness

Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit from cattle ranchers over helicopter sharpshooters targeting feral cows in New Mexico’s historic Gila Wilderness, ruling the case moot since the Forest Service has stopped aerial killings—but leaves the door open for future legal action if the problem resurfaces. Ranchers sought a permanent ban, fearing misidentification of their livestock, while environmentalists celebrate the shift to non-lethal removals, which they say aid wilderness recovery and endangered species. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/abec9e19a036e5b6