AZ HCM2002

Urges United States Congress to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List and return management authority to individual states.

Criticizes the Mexican gray wolf reintroduction program in Arizona and New Mexico, noting that after 13 years and $24 million in expenditures (including $6 million from Arizona Game and Fish Department), the population remains between 42 and 60 wolves instead of the targeted 100.

Points to the northern Rocky Mountain gray wolf recovery as exceeding federal targets with 1,700 animals, but claims uncontrolled management has resulted in decimation of moose and elk herds and significant livestock losses.

Contends that special interest litigation groups have created gridlock preventing state wildlife agencies from managing wolf populations effectively and exercising their statutory authority.

Directs Arizona's Secretary of State to transmit copies of the memorial to the President of the United States Senate, Speaker of the House, and all Arizona Members of Congress.