Wolf killings investigated

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Sixteen wolves have been killed in three states

By the Associated Press, found at WLUC TV6

January 12, 2010

DULUTH, MN (AP) -- Federal agents are investigating a recent rash of illegal wolf killings across northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday asked for the public's help in finding suspects in 16 wolf killings across the three states in November and December.

Two wolves were killed in Minnesota, eight in Wisconsin and six in Michigan.

Wolf populations have rebounded over the last 30 years, but the gray wolf remains under protection of the federal Endangered Species Act.

The Fish and Wildlife Service is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people who kill wolves.  Wolf advocacy groups have added money to the rewards.

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