Wolves

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Wolves

Wolves are a very effective predator. They are smart, hunt in packs, and attack from all sides. Because of the threat, they were eradicated in the United States. This was done with the support of government.

At the insistence of extremist groups, however, 68 Mackenzie Valley wolves captured in Alberta, Canada were released in Yellowstone in January 1995 and January 1996 over the strong objections of the people who actually lived there – farmers, ranchers, sheepherders, and other land owners and homeowners.

Predictably, with few predators and lots of prey, the wolf population exploded, expanded into other states, and depleted deer, elk, caribou, moose and big horn sheep.

The reintroduction of wolves poses a threat to livestock, domesticated dogs, elk and other wildlife, and even humans. Here are a few graphic photos. It is not just ranchers and farmers that are affected. Nature lovers, for example, will have to start giving second thoughts to that picnic or hike in the woods. Indeed, many believe wolves were released to further an agenda of getting people and cattle off the land.

It seems almost inevitable the release of wolves will result in the violent, horrific deaths and possibly consumption of humans, most likely children. If so, would the proponents of wolf reintroduction be guilty of homicide? Should they have to pay compensation?

Above: The released wolves can be enormous, up to 240 pounds. The wolves shown above were taken with the new Idaho wolf tag. Imagine meeting a pack of these during your next outing in a forest.

Above: Adult wolves each consume an average of 10 caribou per year. This pack of 25 is capable of consuming 250.

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Bob Sherman
Bob lives in Montana, an area inhabited by wolves. He has witnessed first-hand the impact of wolf predation on elk and other animals. An avid outdoorsman, he worked on two wolf documentaries, which involved traveling 9000 miles to interview the best wolf biologists and many others. He and his wife love animals and are involved in dog rescue and animal shelters.
•audio: Conversation with Kirk MacKenzie
•website: Rural Liberty Alliance

Dr. Charles Kay
Dr. Kay is an Adjunct Assoc. Political Science Professor and a Senior Research Scientist with the Institute of Political Economy at Utah State Univ. He has a Ph.D. in wildlife ecology and has conducted research for the U.S. Forest Service and many other agencies.
•hear: Dr. Kay, Bob Sherman, Keith Kubista and Steve Alder discuss the wolf problem on Walls In Our Minds radio.
•read his 1993 and 1996 predictions (which came true): article 1, article 2, article 3, article 4