Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation CEO David Allens’s remarks on wolves, “What pro-wolf introduction factions are telling you and what they are not,” are off the mark (Herald, Feb. 13). The trophic cascade effects of wolves and other keystone species like cougars have been convincingly demonstrated in Yellowstone and Zion National Parks. The scientific discussion around trophic cascades involves subtleties like …
Humans need managing, not wolves
It is good to see someone else actually sees RMEF for the hideous Organization they are. It is disappointing that the CEO of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (Herald, Feb. 13) so disparages the return of the wolf to everywhere the elk are. Perhaps he doesn’t realize that elk and wolves evolved together for millenia. That the very majesty and …
France to protect wolves despite protests from farmers
The French government announced Monday it will allow the wolf population to grow 40 percent despite pressure from farmers in mountain regions who are worried about their sheep flocks. A new strategy unveiled by the centrist government of President Emmanuel Macron will enable the number of wolves to increase from an estimated 360 now to 500 by 2023. Hunting wiped …
WA: Washington rancher shot wolf thinking it may be dog
It’s always great to know there are ranchers like this. Whatever it is…just kill it!! The rancher responsible was none other than Arron Scotton, who is also Mc Irvins range rider. They feel justified, entitled and WDFW concluded it was justified because the wolf was chasing a calf. Who belongs in the forest? Cows or wolves?? Remember that dogs don’t …