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Don't Let Idaho Kill Endangered Wolves
Target: Fish and Wildlife ServiceSponsored by: Defenders of Wildlife
Hundreds of wolves are at risk in Idaho, where in 2001 legislators passed a measure calling for the elimination of wolves "by any means necessary." The State has recently asked for permission to kill up to 75% of the wolves within the Lolo District of Clearwater National Forest and in an area where they are now protected as an endangered species.
And, they want to repeat the slaughter in the Lolo District every year for the next five years.
Most unsettling is that Idaho would like to kill 3 out of 4 wolves regardless of the wolves' history of interaction with humans and livestock. That means that wolves that have never done anything to harm livestock or people could be killed.
Once hunted, trapped and poisoned to extinction in Idaho, wolves have made a remarkable recovery. An estimated 512 wolves, including 36 breeding packs, are a critical part of Idaho's ecosystems. And, contrary to anti-wolf extremists' claims, the wolves are not a significant threat to livestock or game populations.
Help us stop anti-wolf extremists and save the wolves Urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife to deny Idaho's request to kill wolves.
Most unsettling is that Idaho would like to kill 3 out of 4 wolves regardless of the wolves' history of interaction with humans and livestock. That means that wolves that have never done anything to harm livestock or people could be killed.
Once hunted, trapped and poisoned to extinction in Idaho, wolves have made a remarkable recovery. An estimated 512 wolves, including 36 breeding packs, are a critical part of Idaho's ecosystems. And, contrary to anti-wolf extremists' claims, the wolves are not a significant threat to livestock or game populations.
Help us stop anti-wolf extremists and save the wolves Urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife to deny Idaho's request to kill wolves.
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What's that cliche? "If it isn't broken, don't fix it." How about "If they aren't bothering you, don't harm them"? The wolves were there FIRST!
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I find the proposal to kill 75% of the wolves in the Lolo District of Clearwater National Forest to be in direct conflict with human responsibility to be caretakers and stewards of the earth. It is irresponsible. No endangered species should be killed.
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Wolves are part of the natural circle of life. They cull the deer and elk herds and make them healthier. Stockmen are compensated for any stock taken by wolves. I grew up in Idaho and would like to see it stay as natural as possible.
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Besides having every right to reclaim some of their natural territory, wolves are a beautiful part of our national and cultural heritage, and should be helped, not hindered, and certainly not exterminated.
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Where are the studies that show the impact this mass slaughter would have on the ecosystem? What is the obsession with killing wolves anyway?
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I hope you will prevent the needless slaughter of the wolves in the Clearwater Natl Forest and work out a responsible arrangement that will preserve our resources yet allow ranchers to maintain their livelihoods.
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There is no justification for such killing.
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Because it's cruel, hateful violent and unnecessary.
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LET THE WOLVES LIVE !!
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Because it's not the correct way to go about it.
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Haven't we learned enough from our past, allow the wolves to play their important role in the ecosystem so all may benefit. Besides, a starving elk is a sad sight
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These wolves don't kill people; people kill people - but it's illegal to declare open season on people and immoral to declare open season on wildlife.
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Please reject Idaho Rancher's unreasonable and unreversable request.
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What have they done to deserve this? It's our faults for taking over their habitat. They have the right to do anything here. Which they haven't!
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i just have to ask why? You greedy little...
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I am originally from Idaho and am familiar with this issue. It is a case of legislatures being paid off rather than looking for real solutions that don't involve the easiest way out and the slaughter of innocent animals.
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Wolves were put on this earth the same as we were and they have a right to live !
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Why are people so obsessed with killing wolves? Let nature balance itself.
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