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From the WDFW wolf page:https://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/gray_wolf/graphics/pack_map_033018.jpghttps://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/gray_wolf/packs/If you open the link the WDFW refers to the Profanity Peak pack as a Former pack. The wolf map doesn't even show them existing anymore either. Someone explain how that works to me please.
WDFW speak: The former pack no longer meets the definition of a "pack", therefore no longer exists. Country boy speak: WDFW is full of crap, they didn't shoot the whole pack there's plenty of dogs still there to breed next spring. If WDFW shoots either breeder alpha male or alpha female; then the pack no longer is a "pack". Sure there'll be a "new pack" this spring as one of the subs steps up into that role and have pups. It might take a few years to get that "new" pack re-confirmed though (which is just remnants of the old pack).....probably after they knock down some more cattle.
Quote from: KFhunter on October 26, 2018, 03:24:00 PMWDFW speak: The former pack no longer meets the definition of a "pack", therefore no longer exists. Country boy speak: WDFW is full of crap, they didn't shoot the whole pack there's plenty of dogs still there to breed next spring. If WDFW shoots either breeder alpha male or alpha female; then the pack no longer is a "pack". Sure there'll be a "new pack" this spring as one of the subs steps up into that role and have pups. It might take a few years to get that "new" pack re-confirmed though (which is just remnants of the old pack).....probably after they knock down some more cattle. Next year won't be any different then this year, same predation same WDFW pretending to want to help while wolves kill more cattle.
THANK YOU to the WDFW. I appreciate this action very much. While I understand its wrapped up in a whole lot of political bs, I think we could agree that 16 dead cows/calves is too many before this level of action but its a step in the right direction. Its a tough job to take into account all interests but I think protecting ranchers livelihoods should remain a top priority in the wolf management plan. I think Idaho is a great model for us to look at for the future, wolf populations are sustained and safe, ranchers have the ability to protect their herds, and not only have hunters seen some of the best elk hunting the last four years as they have in decades, but they now have an additional species to pursue in the woods. WDFW, lets work toward a model similar to idaho.
By not taking immediate action when any wolf kills cattle, wolf groups and WDFW are ensuring that the rest of the pack or wolves in the area become cattle killers.
Quote from: shallowforks on November 01, 2018, 09:47:35 PMTHANK YOU to the WDFW. I appreciate this action very much. While I understand its wrapped up in a whole lot of political bs, I think we could agree that 16 dead cows/calves is too many before this level of action but its a step in the right direction. Its a tough job to take into account all interests but I think protecting ranchers livelihoods should remain a top priority in the wolf management plan. I think Idaho is a great model for us to look at for the future, wolf populations are sustained and safe, ranchers have the ability to protect their herds, and not only have hunters seen some of the best elk hunting the last four years as they have in decades, but they now have an additional species to pursue in the woods. WDFW, lets work toward a model similar to idaho. Where are you getting your info? Idaho commission says wolf-livestock kills hit record in past yearhttp://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/jul/25/idaho-commission-says-wolf-livestock-kills-hit-rec/One in Nine wolf predations are confirmedImagine the impact on the game herds etc., who's counting them?
