"Michigan Hunter Mistakenly Kills Rare Gray Wolf, DNR Investigates"

A rare gray wolf was found and killed by a coyote hunter in southern Michigan's Calhoun County, marking the first confirmed presence of a gray wolf in the area since the early 20th century. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident and has emphasized that there is no broader wolf presence in the county or the Lower Peninsula. Wolves in Michigan are currently an endangered species, and hunting them is prohibited while they are on the endangered species list.