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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE

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INTRODUCTION OF WOLVES

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2020 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Logan Wilde

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Senate Sponsor: David P. Hinkins

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8     LONG TITLE
9     General Description:
10          This concurrent resolution addresses the introduction of wolves into the Southern
11     Rockies.
12     Highlighted Provisions:
13          This resolution:
14          ▸     acknowledges efforts to introduce wolves into the Southern Rockies;
15          ▸     discusses the impacts of the introduction of wolves in Idaho and Wyoming;
16          ▸     presents harms to the state should wolves travel into Utah;
17          ▸     provides that the Legislature and Governor oppose the artificial human introduction
18     of wolves into the Southern Rockies; and
19          ▸     calls upon governmental entities to block efforts to force wolves on Utah.
20     Special Clauses:
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23     Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
24          WHEREAS, there are parties who are pursuing artificial human introduction of wolves
25     into the Southern Rockies, specifically including Colorado, Utah, and other states;
26          WHEREAS, the artificial introduction of Canadian wolves into Idaho and Wyoming
27     and the rapid expansion and growth of wolf populations outside of those introduction areas has

28     resulted in significant harm to indigenous wildlife populations of shiras moose, elk, mule deer,
29     and other wildlife species, and harm to livestock producers;
30          WHEREAS, wolf populations grow and travel outside areas of artificial introduction;
31          WHEREAS, a forced introduction of wolves could cost taxpayer dollars, redirect
32     already limited wildlife management resources, and have a significant negative economic
33     impact to the state; and
34          WHEREAS, the Legislature has struck a balance concerning wolf management that
35     would be disturbed by a significant influx of wolves as a result of artificial introduction of
36     wolves in surrounding states:
37          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
38     Governor concurring therein, opposes the artificial human introduction of wolves into the
39     Southern Rockies, specifically including Colorado and any area where the wolves will travel
40     into or within the state of Utah which will result in widespread regional impacts and harm in
41     the state of Utah.
42          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and Governor call upon the
43     President of the United States, the United States Department of the Interior, and Congress, to
44     block efforts to force wolves on the state of Utah to preserve the historical and conservation
45     values of Utah, its wildlife, its family ranchers, its economy, its outdoor heritage, and its
46     citizens.
47          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the President of
48     the United States, the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior, and each
49     member of Utah's congressional delegation.