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NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 5, 2026Hillsborough

President Trump orders Interior Department to review gray wolf protections and authorizes ranchers to kill wolves

President Trump signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to evaluate removing endangered-species protections for gray wolves. The order also authorizes ranchers to kill gray wolves to protect their livestock herds.

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Why It Matters

This order initiates a federal review that could remove legal protections for gray wolves and grants ranchers new authority to lethally manage wolf populations to prevent livestock loss.

Key Facts

  • The President signed an executive order on Friday regarding gray wolf management.
  • The Interior Department is directed to assess whether gray wolves should lose endangered-species protections.
  • The Interior and Agriculture departments are ordered to allow ranchers to kill gray wolves.
  • The stated goal of the order is to address livestock depletion and reduce domestic beef prices.

Who's Mentioned

organizationAgriculture Department“Directed to allow ranchers to kill wolves”personDonald Trump“President who signed the executive order”organizationInterior Department“Directed to assess wolf protections”