One of the biggest sources of conflict around wolf issues in their association with government overreach and the subsequent tension between federal and state governments. Underlying this political battle is the disconnect between federal protection and state management and the different motivations behind each. Federal Protection Wildlife protection at the federal level is by far … Read more
Unlike reintroduction projects, which involve reintroducing wolves to new areas, wolf recovery projects focus on the conservation and expansion of already existing wolf populations. These projects aim to support and strengthen natural packs, as well as support wolves that naturally migrate across borders, from one state to another or even across national boundaries. Major Recovery … Read more
Wolves have always received a disproportionate amount of attention compared to other wildlife and have come to symbolize the wild itself. But in more recent years, they’ve also become an extremely politicized topic that is connected to much larger issues like federal overreach, government regulation, and public land use. As wolf conservation efforts trigger emotions … Read more
Wolf reintroduction projects are extremely effective at bringing balance to ecosystems, but they often bring along extreme conflict and controversy. We humans tend to make mistakes. We react in fear and emotion, and we assume that we know best. One mistake we have made is our dominance over other species, particularly predators. The wolf is … Read more
The gray wolf is widely recognized as one of the greatest success stories in the history of conservation in North America, but it is also one of the most controversial species in the world. Wolves are complex animals, and the topic of their management definitely reflects that. Reintroduction Projects When people think of wolf management, … Read more
A new solution has been proposed to solve the conflict around wolves. The debate over wolf management in the United States has been one of the most emotional and polarizing issues in modern wildlife conservation. As wolves have been reintroduced into ecosystems where they were once eradicated, conflicts have arisen between various stakeholders—ranchers, hunters, conservationists, … Read more
The Snowmobiles Aren’t Weapons Act is a recent bipartisan initiative to ban the use of snowmobiles in hunting on federal lands. Snowmobile whacking has been one of the biggest issues in wildlife management ever since the Cody Roberts bar incident. This event brought global attention to the issue and sparked outrage over the inhumane practice, … Read more
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recently authorized lethal removal of one wolf from the Logan Valley Pack following a series of livestock depredations. Four depredations resulting in four injured cattle and two dead calves have been attributed to the pack in the last four months. This conflict occurred even after the ranchers increased human … Read more
The polarized political climate allows barbaric practices to continue. Snowmobile whacking is a form of unethical hunting that involves running a predatory animal, usually a wolf or coyote, and chasing them until they are exhausted. The driver then shoots or runs over the animal with the vehicle. Often both. The initial collision rarely causes death, … Read more
