Post by: bearpaw on February 01, 2012, 01:11:36 PM
I am sending you the official plan from the federal government to place wolves in the Southern Rockies. Every sportsman in America needs to see this plan. These plans will spread wolves into 97.5% of all elk in America.
Here is what they are doing: Baca National Wildlife refuge in Southern Colorado will have wolves transplanted in 2012 if portions of this plan are implemented. Baca is much, much smaller than Yellowstone. It is only 70 Miles from Northern New Mexico. It is only 250 Miles from Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. Wolves can travel that far in less than a week.
Yellowstone National Park was used to introduce wolves to the Northern Rockies. Without your help, history will repeat itself this year in the Southern Rockies.
See the official plan for yourself at the link below (look on page 8, bottom of the first column where they mention the introduction of wolves in Colorado's Baca National Wildlife Refuge).
http://www.fws.gov/alamosa/planning/slv_ccp_update2_web2.pdf
Here is how you can help stop these plans:
(1) Spread the word: Send this email to 10 friends and ask them to forward this email to more friends.
(2) Join the Fight: If you haven't already, sign the online petition to stop these wolf expansion plans at http://biggameforever.org
(3) Take Action: It only takes 30 seconds to send a message to your representatives in Congress to stop these plans. Simply go to http://biggameforever.org/takeaction and click the “Take Action” button to send a message in support of two bills in Congress, S. 249 and H.R. 509, the Big Game and Livestock Protection Act. Without S. 249 and H.R. 509, it will be very difficult to slow down these plans to expand wolves throughout 97.5% of all elk in America.
Without a very substantial outcry from sportsmen and livestock owners, wolves will very likely be placed in Colorado this year. While attempts have been made to dismiss the use of wolves as "not the preferred alternative," now that they are an official part of the plan, we are one very small step away from having wolves introduced into Baca National Widlife Refuge. We can't leave this to chance.
Over 10,000 messages have already been sent to Congress to stop the plans to put wolves in the Baca, but we need many, many more. Especially from the 600,0000 hunters in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.
We need all need to join the fight to stop this from happening. Remember, Idaho's elk harvest has been cut in half by wolves. Wolves have been a huge burden for livestock producers. Without substantial changes to the underlying statutes, it is a bad idea to spread these failed policies to the Southern Rockies.
Here are some news articles about these plans for wolves in Colorado.
http://www.chieftain.com/news/region/wolves-to-be-considered-for-culling-elk-herds/article_f3bb655c-4719-11e1-9fa5-001871e3ce6c.html
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/30306535/detail.html
http://www.nbc11news.com/home/headlines/Wildlife_officials_consider_wolves_to_control_elk_138133208.html
http://trib.com/news/state-and-local/wildlife-officials-consider-wolves-to-control-elk/article_f9253486-55f4-58d2-b1ab-a3401facb586.html
http://pagosasprings.com/wolf-release-programs-in-colorado-too-close-for-comfort/
We are continuing to research this developing story. We will keep you apprised as developments arise.
Thanks for your willingness to join the fight to protect our ranching and outdoor heritage.
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Ryan Benson
http://biggameforever.org/
ryandbenson@msn.com
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Big Game Forever, LLC | 314 West Broadway #200, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 01, 2012, 01:23:31 PM
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Post by: Miles on February 01, 2012, 11:56:31 PM
They could take care of the stray dog and cat popultions, then when finished they could start thinning the herds of idiots that want wolves everywhere.
Post by: Bean Counter on February 02, 2012, 12:10:56 AM
...then when finished they could start thinning the herds of idiots that want wolves everywhere.
Ah yes, thinning out the herds of liberal Nazis. After all, Hitler did nickname one of his dogs "Wolf." Just sayin....
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on February 02, 2012, 08:21:50 AM
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Post by: bearpaw on February 08, 2012, 09:02:08 AM
Folks,
A letter was sent from US Fish and Wildlife Service clearly explaining that NO wolves will be introduced into Colorado's Baca National Wildlife Refuge or other portions of the San Luis Valley. It appears that this letter hit the Colorado press on February 6, 2012.
It's amazing what can happen when sportsmen get ahead of the curve and take action on important issues affecting wildlife. Supporters of Big Game Forever sent over 15,000 messages to members of Congress and the administration expressing their concern about Option "C" that would include the possibility of using Wolves to manage elk on the refuge. Thank you for taking the time to express your concern regarding the idea of introducing wolves into Southern Colorado.
Here is a copy of the letter from USFWS published by the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel on February 6, 2012:
Wolves will not be reintroduced to San Luis Valley
There has been some recent speculation that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to reintroduce wolves in the San Luis Valley to help manage elk and other species. It is important to set the record straight, the service in fact has no plans and no intent to reintroduce wolves in the valley.
The confusion about the service’s intent arose from a draft plan to manage overabundant elk populations affecting vital wildlife habitat on the San Luis Valley’s National Wildlife Refuges. The draft plan references a suggestion by some members of the public that the service consider wolves as a potential management tool.
By law, the service is required to analyze the comments and suggestions we receive. We do not, however, believe that wolf reintroduction is the appropriate management strategy for this area. We have instead put forward three other options including public hunting, which we believe will help ensure that the wildlife refuges in the San Luis Valley continue to provide high quality habitat for elk and other species — as well as recreational and economic benefits for local communities.
We encourage members of the public and our partners to review and comment on this important draft plan as we work to finalize it over the next two years. We’re committed to ensuring that the San Luis Valley’s land, water, and wildlife remain the pride of Colorado and the nation for years to come.
STEVE GUERTIN
Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie Region
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Denver
http://www.gjsentinel.com/opinion/articles/email-letters-feb.-6-2012
Thanks again for showing up, sending your messages and making the sportsmen's voice heard.
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Ryan Benson
http://biggameforever.org/
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on February 08, 2012, 09:34:24 AM
Post by: FALFire on February 08, 2012, 12:37:20 PM
Guess Colorado better prepare for the lawsuits now! BOHICA >:(
Post by: JLS on February 08, 2012, 12:50:07 PM
WOW... :yike: ..That is very impressive, a State that actually listens to the people. Too bad the azz kissers here in Washington State don't have the balls to do it. All we got here is a bunch of Tulips running' this State.
Guess Colorado better prepare for the lawsuits now! BOHICA >:(
Except it wasn't a CO decision, it was a decision by the USFWS. CO has plenty of tulips also.
Does anyone know what CO's wolf plan looks like? Are they allowed to shoot transient wolves, or are they protected?
Post by: FALFire on February 08, 2012, 03:59:36 PM
WOW... :yike: ..That is very impressive, a State that actually listens to the people. Too bad the azz kissers here in Washington State don't have the balls to do it. All we got here is a bunch of Tulips running' this State.
Guess Colorado better prepare for the lawsuits now! BOHICA >:(
Except it wasn't a CO decision, it was a decision by the USFWS. CO has plenty of tulips also.
Does anyone know what CO's wolf plan looks like? Are they allowed to shoot transient wolves, or are they protected?
Well now, that is interesting!!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on February 08, 2012, 04:16:43 PM
Post by: luvtohnt on February 08, 2012, 05:03:00 PM
Brandon
Post by: bearpaw on February 09, 2012, 04:07:41 PM
There is no need to introduce them, Colorado has lots of elk they will be there soon enough without the help of humans. :chuckle:
Brandon
I am sure you are right about that....