07/15/08

Idaho Fish and Game officials say two of three recent cases of wolf killings have been declared legal under state rules.

But a third case remains under investigation.

That case involves a wolf taken near Casner Creek near Lowman.
Agency investigators say the wolf was shot with a small caliber
rifle.

The two cases deemed legal involve wolves attacking sheep dogs
or livestock.

A wolf killed by a sheepherder on June 21 in Boise County was
deemed legal after investigators concluded the wolf was attacking
two border collies.

State and federal agents recently wrapped up an investigation
into a wolf killed by an Arco rancher after finding the wolf
mingling with his cattle.

Earlier this year, wolves were removed from the federal
endangeres species list, allowing Idaho, Wyoming and Montana to
take over management.

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