Wyoming Considers Tighter Rules on Killing Wolves with Vehicles

Overview

• A man who struck a wolf with a snowmobile, taped its mouth shut, and brought it into a bar has prompted legislative action in Wyoming.
• The proposed bill would require individuals to make 'all reasonable efforts' to kill a wolf immediately if it survives being struck by a vehicle.
• Currently, Wyoming's animal cruelty laws do not apply to predators like wolves, but the new bill aims to change that under specific circumstances.
• Wildlife advocates argue the bill does not go far enough to prevent cruelty, while ranching representatives support it as a necessary tool for managing predators.
• The incident has led to calls for a boycott of Wyoming's tourism industry, but Yellowstone National Park remains on track for a record summer season.