Wedge Pack: More cattle attacked in Stevens County (poll and letter)

[seth30]

I thought you were banned Humanure

[KFhunter]

I would venture to guess with the amount of attention this has brought the local roads might just look like I-5.
But what do I know.

they do - substitute WSP every other mile with WDFW vehicles.
 
good place to avoid

[Limhangerslayer]

Ya it is really easy to sell a ranch buy a new one and move equipment plus 5000 head.  And do all that because some wolves are killing your cattle,  easier solution take care of problem wolves!  In this case, that whole pack

[KFhunter]

Auctually, I think there are only about 300 pair at risk
 
Rancher up the road prolly less than 50 pair
 
 
but still, no one needs those kind of losses

[Ridgeratt]

I would venture to guess with the amount of attention this has brought the local roads might just look like I-5.
But what do I know.

they do - substitute WSP every other mile with WDFW vehicles.
 
good place to avoid

My guess is every Gov. agency that has a rig will be running around, Forest Circus, Border clowns, USFWS yahoo's,WDFG, the anti's and the pro do gooder's. Did I leave anyone out? If so feel free to post them as well.

[seth30]

Ya it is really easy to sell a ranch buy a new one and move equipment plus 5000 head.  And do all that because some wolves are killing your cattle,  easier solution take care of problem wolves!  In this case, that whole pack

Its easy for those sitting behind a computer in a conrete jungle to think that ranchers can just get up and move. 

[KFhunter]

ya, I got a kick out of the dork who said the Ranchers hadn't met the wolves halfway and "helped them to behave" - I got a vision of an alpha wolf dipping his paw in the ink and making his mark on a piece of paper 
 
 
 
Too bad they aren't releasing more pics

[buckcanyonlodge]

Another wolf attack on the same ranch TODAY 8/16/2012.... Info from LEO

[Kowsrule30]

It is all part of the territory. If the ranchers don't like it, then sell their ranch and move. Nobody is forcing them to stay here.

You think the ranchers wanted wolves on their territory you are kindly mistaken...... Nobody is forcing them to stay here.... But they are being forced to deal with a predator that doesn't care about anything beyond itself and greed for the kill.... The wolf has been forced upon us.... Not my choice..... Nor theirs..... They are dealing with it the only way they can legally do so..... Cry me a *censored*ing river..... I bet if that was your back yard and your precious dog/cat/child/ livestock/whatever came up missing or found to be a possible wolf attack your opinion would change.....     Good luck here....

[CAMPMEAT]

Why? Because we have 2 different opinions on opposite sides of the arguement. I could just as easily say, people that think ranchers are getting screwed out of cash, due to cattle loses "missed by a mile." I don't think the game department should have to pay loses, which get passed off on the hunters. It is all part of the territory. If the ranchers don't like it, then sell their ranch and move. Nobody is forcing them to stay here.

The ranchers have been ther long before the wolves ever showed up. Control the wolves and stop blaming the ranchers. IDIOT !

[Ridgeratt]

This is much more entertaining than the local news.
Just wish I had snacks!!

[SpringerFan]

and there are some wackos up there too 

I might resemble this remark.

SpringerFan just use common sense and don't let your dog's be free range with out keeping and eye on them.
My Golden say's she's not skeerd but then she also knows what she has on her Right hip when she is away from the truck.

They won't be. I have them trained to quarter and obey whistle commands. They both are always checking in. And listen well.

When I am in the woods my head is on a swivel and ears wide open.

Thanks for the advice!

[RG]

Whoever the guy is who said the rancher should just sell and move is out of touch with reality.  I worked for ranches in Montana and it's a clearly understood fact that the people who own and work these ranches put their life and soul into their work .  They raise cattle and squeak out a living because that's what they know and love and it's in the land that they love too.  The wolves were thrown into the mix by unknowing, uncaring city folk who have no roots or understanding in the wild lands that they think they know.  I've worked as a hunting guide and packer in multiple western states and have spent a lifetime hunting and travelling in the wilderness in many more as well as Canadian wilderness areas too.  Wolves are just another predator which, if managed by common sense, could easily coexist with the bears, cougars, coyotes, etc.  Politics and cityfied know it all attitudes are influencing the situation and turning it into a debacle.  You clearly have no experience or roots there either.  Spend five years working cows on a cattle ranch, and five or ten more making your living working in the backcountry and wilderness areas of the West, then tell me how you feel because you will have the experience to come to a qualified conclusion, otherwise spend your time debating the issues that you have some experience and valid knowledge about.  This clearly isn't your subject.

[CAMPMEAT]

Whoever the guy is who said the rancher should just sell and move is out of touch with reality.  I worked for ranches in Montana and it's a clearly understood fact that the people who own and work these ranches put their life and soul into their work .  They raise cattle and squeak out a living because that's what they know and love and it's in the land that they love too.  The wolves were thrown into the mix by unknowing, uncaring city folk who have no roots or understanding in the wild lands that they think they know.  I've worked as a hunting guide and packer in multiple western states and have spent a lifetime hunting and travelling in the wilderness in many more as well as Canadian wilderness areas too.  Wolves are just another predator which, if managed by common sense, could easily coexist with the bears, cougars, coyotes, etc.  Politics and cityfied know it all attitudes are influencing the situation and turning it into a debacle.  You clearly have no experience or roots there either.  Spend five years working cows on a cattle ranch, and five or ten more making your living working in the backcountry and wilderness areas of the West, then tell me how you feel because you will have the experience to come to a qualified conclusion, otherwise spend your time debating the issues that you have some experience and valid knowledge about.  This clearly isn't your subject.

Good post Russ. 

[BOWHUNTER45]

OMG ...Another Humanure has showed up  BigGame Hunter since you are the master of logic I suggest you go tell these rangers your side of the story then come and clue us in .... I will be waiting