February 14, 2007

New congress gives new Forest Service chief a grilling in committee hearing.

February 14, 2007

Ralph Maughan

New Forest Service chief gets rough treatment in Congress. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press. Good! Hopefully the new Congress will finally rein in the land management agencies which have become increasing lawless during the Bush Administration. The new commitee chairman, however, is a supporter of cutting more timber, and he played an unsavory role in…
Ron Gilette lets Canadian Broadcasting know about the havoc their "Canadian" wolves have wrought in Idaho

February 14, 2007

Ralph Maughan

Listen to Ron Gilette tell CBC’s “As It Happens” about what Canadian wolves have done 400 miles to the south in Idaho. Go to about 13:30 on your media player at this link. It is always a kick to hear Ron, and he leaves quite impression about folks here in the Gem State. I hope…
Both sides cry wolf. Politics of wolf is similiar to politics of abortion

February 14, 2007

Ralph Maughan

Political scientists call them “symbolic issues,” as opposed to tangible issues. Symbolic issues have become more and more prominent in recent years in the United States, not just in Wyoming. Such issues that evoke non-economic values eclipse economic issues — the issues that really affect the material welfare of individual people and the nation. This…
Hunters, elk ranchers take stands on bills in the Idaho Legislature

February 14, 2007

Ralph Maughan

There is finally some action in the state legislature on the many bills introduced to regulate/self-regulate/or crack down on the domestic elk industry in Idaho. Hunters, elk ranchers take stands on bills. Senate committee hears testimony on measures that would restrict elk-ranching industry. By Roger Phillips. Idaho Statesman

‎”At some point we must draw a line across the ground of our home and our being, drive a spear into the land and say to the bulldozers, earthmovers, government and corporations, “thus far and no further.” If we do not, we shall later feel, instead of pride, the regret of Thoreau, that good but overly-bookish man, who wrote, near the end of his life, “If I repent of anything it is likely to be my good behaviour.”
Edward Abbey

“The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans.”
Jim Fowler

“Our forests offer much more than just beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Each one has a different story to tell.”
Raveena Tandon

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February 14, 2007

New congress gives new Forest Service chief a grilling in committee hearing.

Ron Gilette lets Canadian Broadcasting know about the havoc their "Canadian" wolves have wrought in Idaho

Both sides cry wolf. Politics of wolf is similiar to politics of abortion

Hunters, elk ranchers take stands on bills in the Idaho Legislature

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