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  • Idaho’s leading newspaper says “One trapper’s barbarism reflects badly on Idaho”

    Ralph Maughan

    Wolf trapper Josh Bransford hurt Idaho’s image according to The Idaho Statesman- In Sunday’s newspaper there is a strong condemnation, e.g., “His behavior isn’t sporting. It’s sickening. Idahoans will forever disagree about the wolf and its place in the state’s natural order, but all Idahoans should at least be able to speak with one voice…

  • The kind of “wildlife” that does need to be trapped and eliminated

    Ralph Maughan

    Huge Gambian rats trapped in Florida Keys. The kind of animals that do need to be eliminated- Given the huge controversy over trapping our native wildlife, there are many animals that need to be trapped, shot, fished out, etc.,  and it largely is not native wildlife.  Here is one example from one of the most…

  • ID Fish and Game Commission Gets an Earful but Increase Wolf Hunting and Trapping Anyway

    Ralph Maughan

    Testimony heavily against current hunt levels, but commissioners completely reject suggestions- Boise, ID. Wednesday night (March 21) the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission met at its headquarters. In attendance were approximately 40 wolf advocates and a handful who were on the opposite side. 39 people testified. Over 30 were against continuing the wolf…

  • Idaho’s first wolf trapping season is underway

    Ralph Maughan

    Legal wolf trapping is now underway in northern Idaho- Idaho first legal wolf trapping season is underway.  Trapping is controversial and there are many questions about it. Answers will come. Lessons might be learned. During this first season, wolves can be caught with leg-hold traps or by snares. Whether trapping is ethically or morally right,…

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