The Wildlife News

July 14, 2011

  • Salazar blasts Wyoming U.S. Rep. Lummis’ no-sue rider on wolf deal

    Ralph Maughan

    Lummis shows bad faith the day before meeting with Secretary Salazar and Governor Mead- Salazar should have cancelled the meeting in response to Lummis’ actions. Democrats need to to understand they are dealing with opponents with ethics and values worse than Somali pirates. Story: Salazar blasts . . ., but Wyoming, feds near wolf deal.…

  • Loss of Large Predators Has Caused Widespread Disruption of Ecosystems

    Ralph Maughan

    “Loss of apex consumers is arguably humankind’s most pervasive influence on the natural world.” Loss of Large Predators Has Caused Widespread Disruption of Ecosystems. ScienceDaily

  • Idaho Fish and Game asks for public comment on wolf hunt

    Ralph Maughan

    Wolf season proposal includes an on-line survey- We have written a lot about Idaho’s proposed upcoming second wolf hunt, one that will have no statewide quota and a very long season coupled with trapping in northern Idaho. Here is the detailed information for the Idaho Fish and Game Department and an online survey you can…

  • Montana finalizes wolf hunt quota at 220, and more . . .

    Ralph Maughan

    Unlike Idaho, Montana FWP will set a quota for the state’s wolf hunt- Today, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Commission will set the wolf hunt quota for this fall’s hunt at 220 wolves. If met and the underlying assumptions behind the estimate are factually correct, this quota is expected to result in a decline in…

  • Cattle group to back felony animal cruelty law in Idaho

    Brian Ertz

    Slight indication of a changing tide in Idaho A couple of days ago I was pleasantly surprised when my neighbor approached me asking whether I’d be willing to sign a ballot initiative.  “What’s is about ?” I asked.  “Did you know that Idaho is one of only three states without a felony charge for animal…

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