Defenders' Experts
Northeast Wolves
Wolves once roamed throughout the northeastern region of the United States until bounty programs, hunting and trapping wiped out the species by the late 1800's. Today, suitable habitat and an adequate prey base in the northeastern forest could provide a home for up to 2,000 wolves. The recovery of this species to its native and historical place in the Northeast is a wolf conservation priority for Defenders.
In the Field
Using more than 30 years of experience gained working on wolf recovery issues throughout the United States, Defenders of Wildlife is committed to advancing wolf recovery efforts in the Northeast.
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Management and Policy
Defenders advocates for an environmental assessment to determine if wolves are currently present in the Northeast, evaluate the potential for natural recolonization, and identify the biological and sociological issues surrounding wolf recovery.
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