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  • Matt Mead replaces Dave Freudenthal as WY governor

    Ralph Maughan

    Freudenthal should be remembered for his use of anti-wolf hysteria- There are differences between Democrat Freudenthal and Republican Mead. However, on wolves it will probably be slight.  Freudenthal, however, was a pioneer of sorts in using wild, irresponsible  exaggeration of the impacts of wolves. Five years ago he was claiming that the then much smaller…

  • Wyoming not apologetic for thwarting wolf plans

    Ralph Maughan

    Though Wyoming caused relisting of the wolf twice, they have no plans to change- The article interestingly enough says that Idaho’s Butch Otter and and Montana’s Brian Schweitzer haven’t bothered to ask Wyoming’s retiring Governor Freudenthal whether Wyoming intends to reconsider.” I’m not sure what to make of that. Wyoming not apologetic for thwarting wolf…

  • Wyoming influence in Washington reduced as former rodeo queen beats back Democratic challenge

    Ralph Maughan

    Lummis Beats Trauner for Wyoming Congressional Seat– By Charles Pelkey and Reese Jenniges, WyoFile.com Democrats had their best shot in 30 years at winning Wyoming’s lone U.S. House seat, but Dick Cheney showed up and helped Cynthia Lummis hold the seat for the GOP (the seat was once Cheney’s) as unpopular Republican Barbara Cubin retired.…

  • Governor Freudenthal says drilling industry has too much influence over gas leasing

    Ralph Maughan

    Governor: Forest deal ‘suspect’ – Federal government gave energy company broad influence over study of Wyoming Range. By Noah Brenner and Cory Hatch, Jackson Hole, Wyo. Jackson Hole News and Guide. In the process of drilling a well on public land, granting of the lease is the most important legal step. Once the lease is…

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Edward Abbey

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

Jim Fowler

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