Hunting Groups Agree to Drop Challenge to Gray Wolf Protections

The US Fish and Wildlife Service entered into a settlement with four hunting associations Tuesday, agreeing to pay the groups about $22,000 to drop their suit seeking a decision on whether to ease gray wolf protections.

“Plaintiffs agree to hold harmless Federal Defendants in any litigation, further suit, or claim arising from the payment of the agreed-upon $21,775.25 settlement amount,” the proposed agreement filed with the US District Court for the Western District of Michigan said.

The US Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and other hunting associations claimed in September 2024 ...