1984 NWF passes a joint resolution drafted by its western affiliates supporting wolf recovery. Biologists document the first wolf pups born in the U.S. Rockies since wolves were eradicated from the region in the 1930s. NWF begins producing wolf educational materials to inform the public especially the residents of Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana about the plan. NWF's Tom Dougherty serves on the Wolf Management Committee . 1992 FWS holds preliminary public hearings on wolf reintroduction and begins EIS development.
Public hearings draw predominately favorable comment.
November 22 FWS issues final rules for management of wolves to be reintroduced. NWF intervenes in support of the government's reintroduction plan. The Idaho wildlife agency refuses to enter into such an agreement, so the Nez Perce tribe assumes wolf management responsibilities in Idaho. Eight wolves from Alberta, Canada are brought to the Park, and six more arrive a week later. All fourteen wolves, comprising three family groups, are placed in one-acre acclimation pens to allow them to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings.