A new bill proposed in Idaho could open the door to year-round wolf hunting and “wolf-free” zones. The bill, which was proposed by Sen. Bert Brackett (R-Rogerson), was introduced last week before the Senate Resources and Environment Committee. According to Brackett, it would “manage a growing wolf population and assist in efforts to reduce depredation,” Big Country News reports. “Livestock depredation remains at an unacceptably high level,” said Brackett. …
Lawmaker proposes wolf-free zones in southern Idaho
Leave it to an Idaho Lawmaker to be this narrow minded. They seem to forget, First Nations People, and all wildlife were here long before the Rancher came onto the scene. Sen. Bert Brackett introduced the legislation and is a rancher in the area designated for wolf-free zones BOISE, Idaho — Some areas in Idaho would be declared wolf-free zones, …
Idaho Department of Fish and Game Blowing Smoke Again?
BOISE, Idaho — The director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game on Thursday said there are an estimated 1,000 wolves in Idaho. They only had 786 in 2016 they claimed. and when your removing 200-300 animals per year, the birth rate doesnt keep up. Ed Schriever told the House Resources and Conservation Committee that the estimate made public …
‘We have a very healthy elk population’: Idaho Fish & Game responds to concerns about 206 elk slaughtered in Magic Valley
‘We have a very healthy elk population’: Idaho Fish & Game responds to concerns about 206 elk slaughter in Magic Valley Idaho needs to stop blaming Wolves. IDFG killed more elk in 1 sitting then a Pack of Wolves would do in a very long time!! IDFG officials said 206 elk were killed as part of a research project to …