Decision Memo Completed

US Fish and Wildlife Service Gray Wolf Pens Permit Reissuance

Gila National Forest Grant, New Mexico Wilderness Ranger District

Reissue existing special use permit for construction and use of temporary pens and occupancy of NF land for translocation of the Mexican Gray Wolf.

Location

Multiple pen sites located within the Gila Wilderness.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/24/2023
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Research And Development; Wilderness Management
Decision Decided Date03/06/2025
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsWilderness Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsSpecial use managementResearch