Out of all the problems that ranchers face on a daily basis, wolves receive the most attention. Why? How much livestock do wolves actually take and what are the larger threats to the industry? According to a 2014 study on livestock deaths, of the 112,233,000 cattle inventoried in the United States that year, there were … Read more
The eradication of the wolf from the lower 48 United States was a tragedy. But there was one benefit that came from it – it taught us why we can never let it happen again. As natural predators, wolves play a critical role of managing ungulate species, a role that cannot be replaced and that … Read more
One of the greatest conservation success stories in our nation’s history, but also a source of anger and resentment for many. Throughout the 1900s, wolves were almost completely eradicated from the lower 48 United States though extreme hunting and trapping, poisoning, and bounty programs. With their natural predator gone, elk number exploded which led to … 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
When it comes to wolves and their impact on the environment, there are a lot of different views. Some think wolves destroy their ecosystems by decimating the elk populations. Others say that nature cannot function without them. The truth is somewhere in between. It is silly to claim that wolves would decimate any other animal … Read more
