Wolves Caught in Traps, Dead or Alive

Six Mexican gray wolves have died since 2022 after being caught in private livestock traps across New Mexico, sparking legal and ecological concerns. Two recent reports, heavily redacted, suggest possible charges of killing or unlawfully possessing a wolf, though no arrests have been confirmed. In one case, an 80-year-old trapper held a live wolf for seven days before it died in 2023; another wolf died after nine days in a trap on public land with a GPS collar taped over. The incidents underscore the fragile balance between ranchers’ rights and federal protections for endangered wolves, as authorities struggle to identify trap setters and enforce the law. 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/b5630af66a6d47ee