“Gray wolves are thriving in the Great Lakes region, and their successful  recovery is a testament to the hard work of the Service and our state and local  partners,” said Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe. “We are confident  state and tribal wildlife managers in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin will  effectively manage healthy wolf populations now that federal protection is no  longer needed.”

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