Brian Ertz
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The Great Falls Tribure explains how Montana is resting its hope for tolerance of wolves on its state compensation program following delisting. 100% compensation will be distributed for both confirmed and probable losses and the state hopes to expand the program to include compensation for “broken fences” attributed to wolves in the future.
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Some people tend to forget that state management of wolves isn’t a responsibility exclusively reserved to the Idaho Department of Fish & Game, a department that’s allegedly insulated from politicization. I slip “allegedly” in there because anyone who’s been paying attention to wildlife issues in the state has a good idea that the Livestock lobby…
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A coalition of conservation organizations and individuals is calling on Congress to de-fund Wildlife Services [Killers] Predator Eradication Program. This directly confronting attempts of the livestock industry to gain more money for Predator Control. Read the exceptional letter the coalition sent to congresspeople linked to at the end of this Press Release, the other links…
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Michael Garrity gives a thoughtful account of The Political Viability of NREPA citing the Speaker of the House and Chairman of the Natural Resources committee’s support. A lot of good things may be on the horizon for those willing to push.
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Livestock’s war on wildlife is heating up. One day after the final wolf delisting rule (2/21/08) the Capital Press, Ag’s favorite rag, published that Producers push for more livestock protection [wildlife killing] funds (2/22/08 – Subscriber Only) : The article reports that cattle and sheep industry people are asking the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural development…
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‘Barb’ commented on a post that Ralph wrote a year ago today. It deserves to be reposted on its first birthday. Defending the West is virtue At Potamogeton Park, Madison Range, Montana. Gallatin National Forest. Photo by Ralph Maughan
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A lot of bad news recently concerning buffalo being captured for slaughter to appease Livestock. This press release from the Buffalo Field Campaign: CITIZEN TAKES ACTION TO SHUT DOWN BISON TRAP “I called, I wrote, and no response…This is my response.” For Immediate Release, February 25, 2008 Contact: Buffalo Field Campaign, Stephany Seay or Mike…
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This has got to be one of my favorite stories. It is too rare these days that public officials are directly held to account. The court date for Rey is set for Tuesday. Agriculture chief may face jail time As the story illustrates, and we’ve gone over before, Rey spent much time with disgraced Sen.…