MI HR0233

Urges the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist gray wolves (Canis Lupus) from federal endangered species protections and allow Michigan to manage the species independently.

States Michigan's gray wolf population has exceeded 695 animals in the Upper Peninsula as of 2020, far exceeding the federal recovery plan requirements of 100-200 wolves maintained for five consecutive years.

Notes the wolf population has remained stable between 600-700 animals since 2011 and has met all federal delisting criteria for both population numbers and stability.

Asserts the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has developed a sound management plan reviewed by the Michigan Wolf Management Advisory Council with input from 20 agencies and stakeholder organizations.

Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director and Michigan's congressional delegation.