The fate of the gray wolf stands in sharp contrast to that of the northern spotted owl.
While conservation groups seek to move the owl from threatened to endangered, the gray wolf could move in the other direction.
But are a few dozen wolves in Oregon enough to consider a stable population? Under the current rules, yes.
Russ Morgan is the Wolf Coordinator for Oregon Fish & Wildlife.
He joins us once again with details of wolf management, and the numerical triggers that change the management approach.