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  • The Politics Behind Montana’s Wolf Hunt Decision

    George Wuerthner

    Understanding Montana’s Wolf Policy Decision George Wuerthner On July 12, 2012, the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MDFWP) Commissioners voted 4-0 to increase wolf hunting in the state, expanding the hunting season and permitting the trapping of wolves for the first time as well. The goal is to reduce wolf numbers across the…

  • Dangerous WA state dog pack eliminated

    Ralph Maughan

    “Pack” had killed over 100 farm animals and pets near Spokane- Although many news stories had this as a pack of ravaging “Cujos,” this group of 3 or 4 dogs did kill a lot of animals and was a much greater threat to people than the maligned wolf. The Seattle Times article below is calmer…

  • Idaho F&G kills Lolo wolves from helicopter

    Ralph Maughan

    Idaho politicians’ long hoped for campaign to kill Lolo wolves has begun with small “success”- Idaho F&G kills Lolo wolves from helicopter. Lewiston Tribune. “. . . the hunting has been halted because it hasn’t been as successful as expected, an Idaho Department of Fish and Game official says.” After about decade, Idaho Fish and…

  • New species of wolf discovered

    Ralph Maughan

    Egyptian jackal is not a jackal, but a gray wolf- This species of wolf is apparently very interesting because it shares habitat and prey with similar (but non-wolf) animals.  That would put them in competition. New African Wolf Discovered. ScienceDaily

  • Text of Judge Molloy’s latest wolf decision

    Ralph Maughan

    Molloy says an “experimental” (10)j wolf population most likely does not exist- Here is the actual text of the judge’s latest wolf decision.  I think he is also saying a valid 10j population has not existed for some time, although he did not resurrect the argument that the original 10j reintroduction was not proper.  Molloy’s…

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