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NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 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 gray wolves from the endangered species list and authorizing ranchers to kill wolves to protect livestock. The order aims to address livestock depletion and influence domestic beef prices.

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Why It Matters

This order initiates a federal review that could remove legal protections for gray wolves and immediately changes the rules for ranchers regarding the lethal management of wolves on their property.

Key Facts

  • The President signed an executive order on Friday.
  • The Interior Department is directed to assess whether gray wolves should lose endangered-species protections.
  • The order authorizes ranchers to kill gray wolves to protect their livestock.
  • The Interior and Agriculture departments are tasked with implementing these changes.
  • The stated goal of the order is to address livestock depletion and reduce domestic beef prices.

Who's Mentioned

organizationAgriculture Department“Directed to work with Interior on livestock protection”personDonald Trump“President who signed the executive order”organizationInterior Department“Directed to assess wolf protections and manage livestock issues”