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Wolves Removed From Federal Endangered Species List

As of today, Friday, wolves are no longer a part of the federal endangered species list.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is now, once again, in charge of managing the state's wolf population.

Despite the delisting, wolves are still a protected species in the state of Michigan and can't be hunted.

Now, however, residents will be able to legally protect their livestock and dogs if an animal is being attacked by a wolf.

Livestock or dog owners who kill a wolf have to notify the DNR within 12 hours by calling the Report All Poaching (RAP) hotline at 800-292-7800.

You're asked to keep possession of the wolf until a DNR official is available to take possession.

You're also asked not to move or disturb the dead wolf, unless it would get in the way of normal farming practices.

In that case, take a picture and move the wolf to a secure location.

9&10's Christina Vecchioni and photojournalist Eric Davis have more details.

Click on the link to the left if you'd like to read more.