The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has issued a new Wolf Rule that will reduce existing Endangered Species Act protections for the wolf in the Northeast, a critical area for gray wolf recovery.
Area where the wolf will loose it's protection under the Endangered Species Act.
NWF Takes Action
In response, NWF intends to take legal action. In its 60-day notice of intent to sue, NWF explains that the final Wolf Reclassification Rule that was issued in April effectively terminates federal wolf recovery efforts in the Northeast, where suitable wolf habitat exists and wolves are apparently beginning to return. While this new development presents a major challenge to wolves in the Northeast, we're confident of success.

Timing is Critical
Just a few years ago NWF achieved one of the greatest wildlife victories of the last 25 years when we successfully defended our case to keep the reintroduced wolves in Yellowstone National Park where they now flourish and are the Park's hottest tourist attraction. Even so gray wolves only exist in 3% of their historic range. The Northeast represents a great opportunity with 26 million acres of suitable wolf habitat that would easily provide habitat for up to 1,200 wolves. NWF helped the wolves of Yellowstone and we'll do the same for the wolves of the Northeast...but we need your help today!

De-listing of the wolf in the Northeast could happen as early as January! Your emergency gift is needed NOW to prevent this wildlife disaster!

Your emergency tax-deductible gift will be used to:

  • Support NWF's lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • Support NWF's presence on the ground to protect the wolves struggling to make a new home.
  • Raise public awareness of the value of top predator wolves in the ecosystem and dispel myths about the danger of wolves to humans.
Take Action for Wolves and other wildlife.
Wolf Pup
For a $25 donation you'll receive an adorable wolf plush--a reminder of your commitment to gray wolf recovery!
Leader of the Pack
For a $40 donation you'll receive the wolf plush AND this unique
3 1/2" oak clock with an enchanting carved image of
a wolf.
Bonus: The first 300 donors will receive a free wolf
screen saver.
Wolf Video Clips
(Please note: video clips require RealPlayer™ which can be downloaded for free from www.real.com)
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Against the snowy peaks of Yellowstone National Park, a mystery unfolds. The Yellowstone biologists are witness to a vast and exciting project that will result in the return of these formidable predators to their natural habitat. On the high ground above the den site the pack waits for the pups to emerge from the den. The pups are the true future of the pack. Each member plays a role in their feeding, protection, training, and socialization. The vastness of Idaho's wilderness means that the only way they can get an accurate picture is from a loft vantage point. As tracking aircraft patrol overhead, the Nez Perce biologists prepare to get a pup count.