Updated: 7.13.2010 by Rachel
On July 1, the US Fish and Wildlife Service reported the shooting death of the alpha male from the Hawks’ Nest Pack in eastern Arizona.
Last week, the alpha male of the San Mateo Pack in New Mexico was found dead under suspicious circumstances. Both killings are under investigation by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Environmental groups are offering up to an additional $40,000 to the Fish and Wildlife Service’s $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved with the deplorable killing of these wolves.
CLICK HERE to download the reward poster– and repost in your neighborhood or place of work.
This latest blow to the Mexican wolf reintroduction effort brings home the importance of supporting wolf conservation and public education efforts. NMWA is contributing to the cause with the launch of our Mexican Wolf Stamp program, which will raise awareness and raise funds for groups working in Mexican gray wolf conservation. Please click here to learn more about the 2011 Wolf Stamp.
In addition, the organization Lobos of the Southwest has started a letter-writing campaign in response to these latest crimes against wild wolves. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE and get involved.
