A federal judge upheld a prior decision to prohibit Idaho’s authorization of recreational wolf trapping and snaring in grizzly bear habitat during the bear’s non-denning season.
Magistrate Judge Candy W. Dale ruled in March 2024 against the authorization and again on Feb. 4 following the state’s request for review.
“The Court finds that Defendants are rearguing the same issues and law already presented to and decided by the Court, and they are presenting new evidence which could or should have been raised earlier,” Dale wrote. “Therefore, Defendants have not shown a proper basis for reconsideration.”
Environmental groups applauded the decision. “This decision is good news for grizzlies and wolves and will help keep Idaho’s anti-carnivore agenda in check,” said Greg LeDonne of Western Watershed Project.
