Laramie, Wy – Governor Dave Freudenthal Friday
signed into law a wolf management bill.
The act gives Freudenthal authority to negotiate with the federal government the boundaries of a permanent wolf management area in the northwestern corner of the state.
Freudenthal and legislative leaders say they're hopeful the state can negotiate a settlement to ongoing litigation with the federal government over wolf management. But they also say they're prepared to continue to litigate if necessary.