Those collared wolves provide vital information, particularly with regard to elk, said Chris Colligan, a wildlife advocate for the coalition. The collars, he said, provide key data helping explain why certain elk herds have been depleted by wolves while others have not an issue of great concern
Our initial response is that we are deeply disappointed with the Fish and Wildlife Service, said Chris Colligan, Wyoming wildlife advocate for the Greater Yellowstone Coalition. The decision, we think, shows blatant disregard for public comments and thousands of GYC members that offered practical
Chris Colligan, Wyoming wildlife advocate for the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, says the push to exempt the agreement from legal review shows the deal is politically motivated and not supported by sound science.
Weve had several iterations of Wyomings plan accepted or rejected, and the reasons the plan was rejected remain, said Greater Yellowstone Coalition Wyoming wildlife advocate Chris Colligan.