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

[RG]

letter sent

[sebek556]

  Please keep em' coming guys! I think we are starting to get some attention, got a email back from Don Dashiell, praising our emails coming in.

[bearpaw]

 

please send more letters... 

(see posts on previous page)

[CAMPMEAT]

I heard that the Cattlemans Association up here had a meeting with WDFW. I was told that one rancher brought two LIVE calves to the meeting that were attacked by wolfs. It showed how much damage the wolves do to their calves. I guess it was full of maggots etc. It really got the WDFW attention. 

[bearpaw]

I herd that the Cattlemans Association up here had a meeting with WDFW. I was told that one rancher brought two LIVE calves to the meeting that were attacked by wolfs. It showed how much damage the wolves do to their calves. I guess it was full of maggots etc. It really got the WDFW attention. 

Yes that is exactly right, the meeting involved cattlemen, county commissioners, WDFW personnel, and the injured calves.

[CAMPMEAT]

I herd that the Cattlemans Association up here had a meeting with WDFW. I was told that one rancher brought two LIVE calves to the meeting that were attacked by wolfs. It showed how much damage the wolves do to their calves. I guess it was full of maggots etc. It really got the WDFW attention. 

Yes that is exactly right, the meeting involved cattlemen, county commissioners, WDFW personnel, and the injured calves.

I hope it's getting the attention ( killing ) it needs now. Too many liberal politicians/WDFW screwing it up. Always gotta screw things up !!!

[Happy Gilmore]

Did anyone post WDFW's press release that 4 wolves from Steven's Co. will be leathally removed?

[NW-GSP]

 

Did anyone post WDFW's press release that 4 wolves from Steven's Co. will be leathally removed?

[Atroxus]

Did anyone post WDFW's press release that 4 wolves from Steven's Co. will be leathally removed?

A new one? Or is this one the plan that was retracted after pressure from "conservationists"? At this point I won't believe WDFW about killing wolves until I see some pics of the dead wolves. 

[bearpaw]

I beleive the WDFW that a wolf was killed and I am sure they would not claim that unless it happened. I did not get to see the wolf, but I have heard from sources I trust that there was in fact a wolf killed.

I put most of the blame for the faulty wolf plan on wolf biased biologists and personnel who have infiltrated western wildlife departments. Managers rely on the information they recieve from their biologists to make management decisions. A good example is the biologist in the Okanogan who claims every wolf spotted in any Okanogan GMU belongs to the Lookout Pack. This biologist appears to be misleading the WDFW in an effort to protect wolves. There are enough sightings posted on this forum to seriously question his integrity. I will fault managers for not replacing personnel who obviously push a wolf biased agenda.

The WDFW is in a tight position, they are being faced with the realities that they were warned about by hunters and ranchers, but that their own biologists discredited. They also have wolf groups looking for a chance to file a lawsuit for any reason they can find. I do think that Director Anderson has handled this situation as best that he possibly could. Kudo's to him, I doubt that many of our recent previous directors would have handled the situation as well. 

If I was the director I certainly would be looking for an expanation (or resignation) from any biologist that provided faulty or obviously misleading info about wolves. I would also think that the WDFW will eventually revisit the Washington wolf plan as they continue to learn that wolves simply will not fit into many areas of Washington unless residents are allowed to manage them. Our WDFW simply cannot afford too many of these massive wolf hunts! Furthermore, I think many Washington hunters are going to get fed up with watching game management dollars thrown out the window on this wolf fiasco which the local residents are more than willing to take care of for free. 

[bearpaw]

ON LOCAL RADIO YESTERDAY
More new wolf attacks found on cattle in Stevens County over the Labor Day weekend. The ranchers are losing at least $1000 with every attack and wolf groups say there is no proof it's wolves doing the damage. Many of you have read about the repeated wolf attacks on livestock in Stevens County. These problem wolves need to be removed.

LETTERS TO GOVERNOR
I have heard that roughly 15,000 letters have been received by WDFW and Governor Gregoire asking that wolf management be ceased. I also heard that not one letter has been received in support of wolf removal. The WDFW had suspended wolf removal efforts for the Labor Day weekend. Over the weekend, Washington for Wildlife (WFW) has sent a letter of support for wolf removal.

Hunting-Washington is sending a letter of support today asking that wolf removal be continued.

PLEASE SEND A LETTER
I am urging everyone who support responsible wolf management to take a few moments and send a quick email message in support of problem wolf removal.

Copy and paste this email list and your choice of messages below or make your own message and please do it now so you don't forget!

director@dfw.wa.gov
commission@dfw.wa.gov
commissioners@co.stevens.wa.us
Joel.Kretz@leg.wa.gov
Short.Shelly@leg.wa.gov
Morton.Bob@leg.wa.gov
Kevin.Ranker@leg.wa.gov
brian.blake@leg.wa.gov

Also please send your message to the governor here: http://www.governor.wa.gov/contact/ 

template #1
Dear Governor Gregoire,
I fully support the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife’s (WDFW) actions to remove problem wolves that are attacking and killing livestock in Northeast Washington.

The McIrvin family has suffered significant financial losses due to these problem wolves. Thank you for helping these people.

Respectfully,
Your Name
Address
City, State, ZIP
Email


template #2
Dear Governor Gregoire,
I wish to express my support the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife’s (WDFW) actions to remove problem wolves “wedge pack” that are attacking and killing livestock in northeast Washington.

It’s the responsibility of WDFW to respond to wild animal complaints including wolf attacks on livestock.

Thank You,
Your Name
Address
City, State, ZIP
Email


template #3
Dear Governor Gregoire,
Please support the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife’s (WDFW) actions to remove all the problem wolves from the “wedge pack” that are attacking and killing livestock in northeast Washington.

Wolf groups don't care what happens in Eastern Washington because it's not in their backyard. But it’s important for the WDFW to remove all wolves that attack livestock in Washington before they teach other wolves to do the same. These wolves will have significant impacts on ranching incomes and local economies.

Thank You,
Your Name
Address
City, State, ZIP
Email

[CedarPants]

I agree bearpaw.  I poke holes in a lot of WDFW's actions, but for the most part with this situation I feel they are acting in a politically intelligent manner.  My  - they fully intend to remove that entire pack but aren't going to publicly state it.  They can smell the impending lawsuit and are going about this piece-meal

[Special T]

It is just as important to commend them on a job well done, as it is to point out thier shortcomings. 

[Happy Gilmore]

Here is the release from Tuesday. State's gonna kill four! 

http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/gray_wolf/packs/wedge/

[KFhunter]

Your message to Governor Gregoire has been sent.Thank you for contacting Governor Christine Gregoire. The Governor values your views and opinions. We want to assure you that the Governor's Office reads these messages and, when appropriate, refers them to relevant agencies, staff, or the Governor herself. Because of the volume of e-mail we receive daily, however, we are unable to respond to every message. Thank you again for contacting the Governor.


made my own letter