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  • 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

  • Human Activity Displaces Predators more than their Prey

    Ralph Maughan

    Human Activity Displaces Predators More Than Prey. Science Daily.

  • Three Men vs. Fifteen Hungry Lions. [VIDEO]

    Ken Cole

    Over the years we have heard so many times from manly-men hunters who go out into the back country with their high powered rifles, handguns, and what have you, to then come back home with tales of being scared by wolves. A recent story comes to mind but there are many others as well. Maybe…

  • Wildlife now dogged by man's best friend?

    Ken Cole

    What is the most widespread predator in most landscapes? Dogs are, and they have important impacts to many wildlife species. From deer and elk to nesting birds to just about any species they interact with, they can be a nuisance, disease carrier, and predator.

  • Some hunters like predators, dislike ATVs

    Ralph Maughan

    How many hunters are like this? Given the quality of the rabid anti-wolf folks, it might be easy to forget that many hunters (more than 50%?) take a balanced view of animals and hunting access. I think there is too much demonization of hunters per se on this blog.  Folks should be careful to separate…

  • The Problem with Wildlife Services

    Ken Cole

    The leaders in the war on wolves When was the last time you heard about Wildlife Services talking about non-lethal methods of preventing livestock losses to wolves? The only place in Idaho that this is practiced is with the sheep passing through the Wood River Valley each year and by Lava Lake Land and Livestock…

  • Skunks, badgers enlisted to control Idaho pelicans

    Ken Cole

    Is this a violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act? After being told by the US Fish and Wildlife Service that their plan to oil the eggs of nesting pelicans amounted to an eradication program, the Idaho Fish and Game has proceeded to introduce skunks and badgers onto Gull Island in Blackfoot Reservoir to eat…

  • Someone in Nevada has it right about the uselessness of predator control

    Ken Cole

    NDoW opposes killing of predators says habitat is the issue. There is a battle raging in Nevada about predator control under the guise of helping deer and sage grouse. As it turns out the problem isn’t about predators but about habitat quality. For years the BLM and the ranchers have colluded in an effort to…

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