We hear a lot about ranchers, cattle and sheep. They are given aide and comfort by many politicians. The life of a cow hand (cowboy) and the sheepherder are ignored […]
Wildlife Services 2007 report on wolf control in Idaho
I hadn’t seen one of these before, except a hard copy many years ago before wolves were restored to Idaho. Then it was a general report on control of all […]
Idaho Fish and Game slaps at Jon Marvel. Is their account credible?
This has been in the news the last two days. I didn’t put the story up early because I knew Brian Ertz was right there when this alleged incident took […]
"The Curious Legal History of the Original Outlaws"
Robert Hoskins wrote an interesting essay on the origins, evolution, and contradictions in wildlife law. He emailed it to me for consideration as a post. I think folks will find […]
Gas wells to be drilled upset local residents of Hoback area
These natural gas wells are a movement into a new area; one that is scenic, wildlife rich and where people live. As such it is causing a lot of controversy […]
Haydens near Mammoth
I haven’t gathered any news about Yellowstone Park wolves lately due to pressing controversies, but Kathie Lynch told me that the surviving Haydens were seen about a month ago near […]
Public Lands Tag Sale
Diary of a Mad Voter: Joan McCarter. Public Lands Tag Sale. By Joan McCarter. New West. While media talks about the horse race for President, it’s going to be a […]
Pinedale, WY area elk avoid Game and Fish traps
Jan. 29, 2008 We’ve covered this pointless plan to trap elk and test them for brucellosis antibodies before they go onto the Muddy Creek winter feedlot. Those that test positive […]