Care2 member? Log in
|
 |
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.
Sign Petition! see who signed this
We signed the “Don't Let Idaho Kill Endangered Wolves” petition!
# 150:
# 149:
# 148:
# 147:
# 146:
# 145:
# 144:
# 143:
# 142:
# 141:
# 140:
# 139:
# 138:
# 137:
# 136:
It is your responsibilty to protect the wildlife in your state and not be pressured by extremist to eliminate almost a whole population of a species. Who else can this country depend on to uphold the rights of wildlife if you do not do so. Slaughter of any species is a crime against this country as a whole.
# 135:
Killing wolves for the profit of big business is WRONG!
# 134:
There are better ways to solve your problem. Esp if these wolves have done nothing wrong other than to live in Idaho. Sometimes the solution to a problem requires something other than a gun.
# 133:
# 132:
# 131:
# 130:
# 129:
# 128:
# 127:
What kind of humans would we be if we allowed such a masacre? And of all things.. Endagered Wolves. I'm appauled to think the human race could be so cold and ruthless. They are a wild animal and that's the way it should be kept.
# 126:
# 125:
# 124:
# 123:
# 122:
# 121:
We are judged by our stewardship of the planet, and our treatment of ALL creatures is a reflection of who we are and what we stand for. Let the wolves live, and respect these beautiful animals. Humans are NOT the be-all and end-all of creation, despite the fact that we think and act like we are.
# 120:
# 119:
This is so grotesque. Another example of how the human race has a "God" complex. I dont feel that we have the right to kill these creatures. Maybe we shoudl subsidize better fencing to separate these creatures from livestock? Maybe we should try electric fencing. There are probably many different ways to reduce the incident but people want the "easy" way out. Just shoot them dead. How disgusting.
# 118:
# 117:
# 116:
# 115:
# 114:
Slaughtering wolves has no basis in fact or science
# 113:
Wolves deserve our protection, not planned destruction. Worldwide, the numbers of wolves is in decline, and we need to save what remains.
# 112:
This just makes me so sick. They are a part of nature and you nor I have NO RIGHT to take their lives. Humans have the most hazardous affects on this earth. We start wars for no reason and kill innocent others for pure greed. When animals kill, they kill for food and to feed their young. (okay, can you tell me who is better?)
# 111:
# 110:
The wolves first second, the mountain lions third Eagles, etc.
# 109:
Please there is no reason to Kill 75% of these wolves in the Lolo District of Clearwater National Forest.
# 108:
There are other means of controlling animal populations than slaughter. Please deny Idaho's request and take more humane measures.
# 107:
# 106:
# 105:
Surely we're smart enough to come up with a better way to co-exist with these magnificent animals.
# 104:
There must be a more sensible solution for any problem the wolves pose.
# 103:
Please deny the request to slaughter more wolved in the US!
# 102:
# 101: