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Cochise County adopts resolution opposing current Mexican gray wolf reintroduction implementation
Summary
After more than an hour of public comment sharply divided between ranchers and wildlife advocates, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 25‑21 expressing opposition to the current implementation of the Mexican gray wolf reintroduction program and calling for reforms; vote was 3‑0.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted Resolution 25‑21, expressing opposition to the current implementation of the Mexican gray wolf reintroduction program and calling for reforms, after a lengthy public hearing and debate. The motion passed 3‑0.
The resolution — which the board moved up on the agenda because of a large audience — drew both strong support and strong opposition from residents, ranchers and wildlife advocates. Supporters urged tolerance and science‑based management; opponents said the program as currently implemented imposes economic harm and was rolled out without adequate local coordination or compensation.
"This county is not Yellowstone National Park," James Schmidt, a retired USDA wildlife specialist who said he has worked…
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