SALT LAKE CITY ? Wildlife managers and public policymakers are gearing up for the day that wolves make a strong showing in Utah.
Legislation that will be introduced in January's general session aims to have wolves reclassified as a game animal like a bear or mountain lion, an early step to a sanctioned wolf hunt.
The bill sponsored by Sen. Alan Christensen, R-North Ogden, is mainly housekeeping at this point because except for in a small portion of northern Utah, wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Nor are there any established wolf packs in Utah.
Legislation that will be introduced in January's general session aims to have wolves reclassified as a game animal like a bear or mountain lion, an early step to a sanctioned wolf hunt.
The bill sponsored by Sen. Alan Christensen, R-North Ogden, is mainly housekeeping at this point because except for in a small portion of northern Utah, wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Nor are there any established wolf packs in Utah.
