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« on: July 11, 2009, 09:35:34 AM »
Somebody said they wanted to go wolf hunting?????

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Quota Set For Montana Wolf Hunting
By EVE BYRON - Independent Record - 07/09/09

Barring legal intervention, Montana will have its first official gray wolf hunting season this fall, after the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission unanimously agreed Wednesday to a 75-wolf quota.

State officials said the historic decision represents a victory for wildlife conservation in Montana and for the often maligned federal Endangered Species Act.

“Today, we can celebrate the fact that Montana manages elk, deer, bears, mountain lions, ducks, bighorn sheep, and wolves in balance with their habitats, other species, and in balance with the people who live here,” said FWP Director Joe Maurier. “Montanans have worked hard to recover the Rocky Mountain wolf and to integrate wolves into Montana’s wildlife management programs. That’s always been the promise of the Endangered Species Act, and we’re pleased so see it fulfilled here in Montana.”

However, wolf advocates already have filed two lawsuits in federal court contesting the removal of gray wolves in Montana and Idaho from the protection offered by the Endangered Species Act, and say they expect to ask a judge to intervene in the wolf hunt.

“We’re looking closely at what Montana and Idaho do regarding hunting,” said Doug Honnold, an attorney with Earthjustice. “Montana has acted and Idaho hasn’t. We haven’t filed papers yet (seeking an injunction) but I expect that we will.”

Mike Garrity, executive director of the Helena-based Alliance for the Wild Rockies, added that Montana shouldn’t have a wolf hunting season until the population is fully recovered.

“To do that, wolves need to expand out of Montana. So they need the population to increase until it forces wolves to move out the state,” Garrity said. His is one of 13 groups represented by Earthjustice, which filed the federal court lawsuit in May.

A majority of the 180 public comments submitted to the commission, however, stated that not only should a hunting season take place, but the proposed range of a 26 to 165 wolf quota was too low.

“Even with a quota of 165, it is very unlikely that the kill will be reached,” wrote John Backs of St. Ignatius. “We are tired of wolves hammering our moose and elk herds in many areas. Tell the pro-wolf crowd to go bark up a tree. Stand up for the sportsmen of Montana, not a bunch of East Coast and West Coast wolf lovers who don’t have to put up with the wolves in their back yards.”

Montana is home to at least 500 gray wolves, with another 846 residing in Idaho and 302 in Wyoming. An estimated 1,000 wolf pups were born in the Northern Rockies this spring.

Wolves in Wyoming remain under federal protection. But with the removal of wolves from the list of endangered species in Montana and Idaho, those states officially took over their management from the federal U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Part of the management plans call for wolf hunts to keep the population in check.

Idaho is expected to set a wolf hunting quota in August, according to Ken McDonald, FWP chief of wildlife.

In recommending the 75-wolf quota, McDonald said Montana is performing a balancing act. The state needs to learn how successful hunters will be to incorporate that into wolf management plans, but he didn’t want a quota that’s too high, which might prompt a judge to order an injunction stopping all hunting.

“The higher the (quota) the higher the risk for an injunction,” McDonald said.

He added that even if they went with the highest suggested quota of 165 wolves, the population is still expected to grow. If all 75 permits are filled, the wolf population in Montana would still increase from 500 to 665, based on FWP models.

“We think (75) is enough to give us an understanding of the effectiveness of hunting while still leaving room to address concerns,” McDonald said. “This will be a one-time decision, too. We’ll be coming back in December for the biennium season setting process, and the following year, about this time, we’ll be redoing the quota.”

Hunting licenses will cost $19 for residents and $350 for nonresidents. License sales are set to begin Aug 17.

The state is separated into three wolf management units, with individual hunting districts starting and ending in conjunction with other big-game seasons.

Montana’s back-country big game hunting season runs Sept. 15 through Nov. 29; and the general big game rifle season is set for Oct. 25 through Nov. 29. If certain quotas in units aren’t met, the wolf hunting season could be extended until Dec. 31.

Wolf kills must be reported within 12 hours, and the state can shut down hunting in any of the units with 24-hours notice once the quotas are met or if too many wolves in an area are shot for preying on livestock.

Wolves were hunted to near extinction in the United States, but were reintroduced in the northern Rockies in 1994 by the USFWS. At least 1,645 are now present in the West.

The Bush administration took gray wolves in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming off the endangered species list in 2008, and a hunting season in Montana with a quota of 75 wolves was tentatively approved last year. However, a lawsuit by groups opposed to the delisting resulted in an injunction, and the USFWS pulled the delisting plan to revise it.

A new plan, approved by the Obama administration, delisted wolves in Montana and Idaho, but kept them protected in Wyoming because of the liberal proposed laws in that state that would allow most to be shot on sight.
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Re: Montana 2009 Wolf Season
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2009, 09:40:47 AM »
$350 for a wolf tag....thats just plain stupid :dunno:
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Re: Montana 2009 Wolf Season
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2009, 09:53:28 AM »
Unfortunately MT is just like Washington, and Idaho, and every other state. The residents all hate non-residents and want them to pay more. Most all states have legislation put in place by legislators who are representatives of the people which forces Game Dept's to charge 10 times as much for any non-resident license as what residents pay.

All you have to do is go through the threads on this forum and you will find the same hatred of non-resident hunters. This baffles me as far more WA residents hunt out of state than the other way around.

I always try to remind hunters that it is a hypocritical outlook because most sportsmen almost always eventually want to go somewhere else and then can't understand why it costs so much. You ought to go to a game meeting in these other states, you are afraid to say you are a non-resident.... :chuckle:
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Re: Montana 2009 Wolf Season
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2009, 10:37:00 AM »
So how many of you guys are going to be wolf hunting in Aug?  Only 75 permits, they will go fast.

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Re: Montana 2009 Wolf Season
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2009, 10:38:33 AM »
Im not paying 350 for a wolf tag :twocents:
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Re: Montana 2009 Wolf Season
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2009, 10:48:43 AM »
Its a quota I think Michelle, so anyone can buy a tag. They just shut it down once 75 wolves are killed. Thats how I see it anyway. And 350 bucks is too much money. Might as well get a deer license over there.

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Re: Montana 2009 Wolf Season
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2009, 10:54:39 AM »
Unlimited permits....season shuts down when 75 are killed....check on a hotline before going hunting to be sure season is still open.

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Re: Montana 2009 Wolf Season
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2009, 11:02:05 AM »
mulehunter think about this.....you and i both know how to go and very successfully hunt these wolves...... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: Montana 2009 Wolf Season
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2009, 11:16:23 AM »
Bearpaw,   :chuckle:
 
350 dollar Ouch.. But LEGALLY. I wish I am in MT!   UNLIMITED  whoa... Do you mean UNLIMITED all Year around but Not need to report?  :dunno: I am sure people in Mt wouldnt report to reduce harvest quote Keep it above 75?  :chuckle:
MT fish and Game might start to wonder why no one report after the season OPEN.

 
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« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2009, 11:27:20 AM »
I'm not sure of all details....but I think they will sell a tag to as many people who want one....and the season stays open until 75 are taken. That's how they do it with cougar and they said they were setting it up the same way in a previous news release.
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« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2009, 11:30:53 AM »
Anyone wanting to purchase a wolf call???    :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: Montana 2009 Wolf Season
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2009, 11:54:06 AM »
I'm not sure of all details....but I think they will sell a tag to as many people who want one....and the season stays open until 75 are taken. That's how they do it with cougar and they said they were setting it up the same way in a previous news release.

Nah I wouldnt Report it. Keep buying more bullets!

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You are too bitter, we need to make the system work if we want them to let us hunt and manage these wolves....but I do understand your feelings.
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Re: Montana 2009 Wolf Season
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2009, 12:16:19 PM »
Ya I know I was joking... I would report it no matter what!

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Re: Montana 2009 Wolf Season
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2009, 12:23:56 PM »
So who is gonna start the "Wolf Madness" thread :chuckle: ;)
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How about a "wolf success" thread  :chuckle:
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Re: Montana 2009 Wolf Season
« Reply #16 on: July 11, 2009, 01:22:57 PM »
 :drool: I cant wait to see it.

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« Reply #17 on: July 11, 2009, 03:46:49 PM »
i allready have wolf call's.my neighbor's are also wolf Haven international. i'm getting a tag see how it go's. i have toneboard's that are for wolf Howler's. and i have a Foxpro Fury and the new custom Foxpro coming any day. i have cougar in distress and Hound's in distress i'm ready. Rick :)
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Please Video it! Post under Wolf success fall 09 like Bearpaw said.

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we wont get to hunt them. anti's suck. Rick :hello:
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ALASKA - Status of Intensive Management Programs

Status of Intensive Management Programs Reported
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The Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) reports progress toward wolf population objectives of most of the six predator management projects in Alaska. Several of the programs are also showing direct benefits to ungulate populations. “We have survey information showing that numbers of moose have increased in the Nelchina Basin, in a portion of the Upper Yukon/Tanana area, and near McGrath,” said Division Director Doug Larsen. “When weather cooperates and public participation is facilitated, we are seeing positive results.”

Larsen also noted that programs are continuing to be evaluated to identify where changes are warranted. The Alaska Board of Game recently terminated the brown bear control component of the Upper Yukon/Tanana area based on recommendations from ADF&G attributed to low program results. Most projects rely heavily on volunteer permittees, and the cost of fuel has affected participation, resulting in lower numbers of wolves taken in some of the more remote areas.

In two areas, the Board of Game this year authorized department staff to take wolves from helicopters. In the Southern Alaska Peninsula in Game Management Unit 9, the predator management program is restricted to state biologists. In the Upper Yukon-Tanana area , and in Eastern Alaska (Units 12, 20 & 25), the Board allowed department staff to take wolves when it became apparent that the permit holders were not going to achieve control objectives. The success of these two programs demonstrated that department staff using helicopters can be a critical factor in attaining predator removal goals.

Although wolves taken by permittees must be reported within a few days of take, other hunters and trappers may not be reported for up to 30 days after the end of the legal season to report their harvests. Final figures will be completely compiled in late July. Population estimates are augmented with reports and sightings of individual wolves and packs shared with the department by hunters, trappers and others in the field.

Specific project progress is attached to this release.

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1 July, 2009
Specific Project Progress for ADF&G Predator Management:

Unit 13: The Nelchina Basin wolf management program was begun in 2003 and reauthorized in 2005 to increase the moose population. The spring population objective of 135-165 wolves has been attained for the fourth year in a row. The estimated total take of wolves in the unit from all sources last winter is 114.

Due to rough terrain and thick forests, aerial control measures were used for the entire season. The Nelchina Basin wolf management program is scheduled to continue without changes this fall.

Moose trend count data show an increase in numbers (up roughy 30%) and ratios (calf:cow – 19:100, bull:cow – 35:100) since active wolf management began.

Unit 16: Wolf management in Unit 16, west of Anchorage, was authorized in 2004 to increase moose populations. Although wolves are more wary and more difficult to take, the same-day-airborne program has continued to be successful in reducing the wolf population to desired levels with strong public participation. A total of 41 wolves was taken by permittees, hunters, and trappers. The spring population objective was 22-45

Due to high mortality rates of moose calves, black bear management in Unit 16 was initiated in 2007 and the program was expanded to include foot snaring in the spring of 2009. The preliminary objective is to remove up to 60% of the black bears present in the unit. Based on surveys conducted in the spring of 2007, doing so would require removal of more than 1,000 black bears. In the fall of 2008, 120 black bears were taken through hunting and control. Spring 2008 numbers brought the count to roughly 500 black bears.

Moose calf:cow ratios, survival of adult moose, and moose population size appear to have improved slightly since predator management activities were initiated, however population and harvest objectives are not yet met.

Upper Yukon-Tanana: The wolf management program in all of Unit 20E and portions of Units 12,20B, 20D and 25C was implemented in 2005 to increase numbers of moose as well as caribou in the Fortymile caribou herd. The number of wolves taken previously fell short of management objectives due to fuel costs and weather conditions. In 2008-09, the Board of Game authorized ADF&G staff to use helicopters. Last winter, permittees, hunters and trappers, and ADF&G staff took 217 wolves, and department staff estimate that 117 wolves remained in the area at the end of April 2009.

Although the wolf management program was successful this year, growth of the Fortymile caribou herd may be slow due to low calf production. The moose population in southern Unit 20E increased from 2004-2009, and was likely influenced by other factors in addition to wolf removal. Such factors include weather, habitat change due to fire, and changes in bear distribution.

The public aerial program will continue next winter, and, weather and snow conditions permitting, department staff will again augment the project with helicopters if the public is not able to achieve the wolf population objective. Brown bear control in the unit has been ineffective and no bears were taken by permittees last winter. The brown bear control program was suspended by the Board in March 2009.

Unit 19A: The program in the Middle Kuskokwim area was implemented in 2004 to promote growth in the moose population. Wolf population objectives were achieved in early years, but poor weather and poor snow conditions hampered the effectiveness of the permittees in winter 2008-09, resulting in only of 26 wolves. Next winter, public aerial measures will be conducted within the Central Kuskokwim Villages Moose Management Area portion (4,000 square miles) of Unit 19A from November 2009 through April 2010. Further removal of wolves by department staff may be recommended in spring 2010 if public permittees are not successful in reaching population objectives.

Unit 19D East: The 19D East program was implemented in 2003 to increase the moose population. Wolf population objectives have been reached in several of the past years. Last winter’s objective was to remove 35-59 wolves in Unit 19D East, and as many black bears and brown bears as possible from a small area immediately surrounding McGrath. Permittees, hunters, and trappers removed 28 wolves, 4 black bears, and 3 brown bears. Department staff estimated that 47-71 wolves remained in the area in spring, 2009. The moose population surrounding the village of McGrath nearly doubled during 2001-2008, despite severe weather conditions during two of the previous six winters.

The public aerial wolf management program will be conducted within the 4,600 square mile Wolf Control Focus Area portion of Unit 19D East next winter. Department aerial removal using helicopters may be recommended for March 2010 if public permittees are not able to reduce the wolf population to the control objective. Changes to the bear reduction program authorized by the Board will take effect in April 2010, including taking brown bears (including sows and cubs), sale of un-mounted, tanned hides, and use of foot snares.

A more detailed summary report of all predator management programs in Alaska will be posted in late July on the department’s website.
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