Wolf Killed by Trapper Gets App Penalty | Albuquerque News

A New Mexico trapper killed a Mexican gray wolf in July after setting illegal coyote traps on public land—violating Roxy’s Law. When he and a rancher tried to free the animal, they suffocated it with a sleeping bag. Instead of criminal charges, the Attorney General made him download an app showing land boundaries—a bizarre resolution. This isn’t his first brush with wolves: in 2013, he shot another wolf mistaking it for a coyote. Prosecutors backed off due to low conviction odds, even federal agencies declined to act. Animal advocates are furious, noting the wolf was part of a pack with pups and calling the app penalty laughably light for killing an endangered species. The case remains closed unless he violates terms again. 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/a3dcd0836d948b2d