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 …
Farm Bureau says wolf sighting proves reintroduction is unnecessary
Leave it up to the narrow minded Rancher 😉 The Colorado Farm Bureau might be opposed to wolves dining on livestock, but the state’s largest organization of farmers and ranchers heralded the news that six wolves and gnawed-up elk carcasses were spotted in Jackson County in northwest Colorado in October. In the view of wolf opponents, that means there’s no …