we need to delist statewide and just use coyote hunting rules for wolves.
It sounds drastic, but the actual amount of wolves killed will remain low. They just aren't easy to hunt.
It'll educate wolves that humans are bad news
It'll give livestock owners a measure of control
It'll give hunters some worth as ranchers allow them on their property to hunt wolves
I'll even advocate for body gripping trap permits in livestock areas, give the trappers some skin in the game with padded footholds.
Wolves aren't going to hurt by such rules, they'll still be here, but maybe there'll be a better balance and give the rural landowners some control over their livelihood.
Have you been hitting the bottle KF? Remember WDFW's pro wolf group and the wolf plan? The only time any wolf packs are confirmed is when WDFW have no other choice.
Everything you suggest makes perfect sense, but that would be opposite of those who promote wolves.
