Idaho hunters killed 12 newborn wolf pups in a single day; they received $2,000 per animal through a state-backed reimbursement programme that has drawn criticism from wildlife advocates
- Three hunters in Idaho’s northern panhandle killed 12 wolf pups on April 25 and were paid by officials, according to state records obtained by the Guardian and Public Domain.
- The pups were likely one to three weeks old.
- The hunters were paid up to $2,000 per wolf during the hunting season that ended in June, and the pups were included in that count, the British daily reported.
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- Three hunters in Idaho’s northern panhandle killed 12 wolf pups on April 25 and were paid by officials, according to state records obtained by the Guardian and Public Domain.
- The pups were likely one to three weeks old.
- The hunters were paid up to $2,000 per wolf during the hunting season that ended in June, and the pups were included in that count, the British daily reported.
Sources: Times of India