The Wildlife News

December 10, 2007

  • Dick Cheney goes hunting again

    Ralph Maughan

    This story is about Cheney’s recent “hunting” trip. The Alternet headline is about the slaughter of animals. It does appear not to be a fair chase hunt, but the thing that I think should impress most folks the most, especially those who live in the West, is that guys like Cheney have no need for…

  • Wolf open house finally scheduled for Wood River Valley. County Commissioners to take oral testimorny.

    Ralph Maughan

    After numerous complaints that Idaho Fish and Game did not schedule an open house on their proposed wolf population management plan in the Wood River Valley (Ketchum, Hailey, Bellvue, Idaho), one has been set for December 17. The open house will begin about 5:30 PM with an ID Fish and Game Powerpoint presentation. Then the…

  • Public discusses new Mexican wolf-recovery plan

    Ralph Maughan

    Currently on the brink of failure due to low population numbers and excessive killing due to alleged conflicts with livestock, the rule governing the management of the Mexican wolves is being updated and your comments are needed. Right now they are in the part of the NEPA process called “scoping” — to determine the scope…

  • Pair of wolves moves into Eastern Oregon

    Ralph Maughan

    At least it looks like a pair of wolves, rather than a single wolf has moved into Oregon. The tracks of the pair (and there could be more) have been repeatedly seen in the canyon and high peak country of the Wallowa Mountains. Story in the Baker, Oregon (Baker City Herald). newspaper. Local wolves not…

  • Bad air: Reason to leave Utah?

    Ralph Maughan

    The air in northern Utah in the winter is just plain dirty, and has been for a long time. Story in the Salt Lake Tribune. Bad air: Reason to leave Utah? Expert says breathing pollution is like smoking five cigarettes a day. By Judy Fahys

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