| Wolf management best controlled by states |
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| Written by DAVID ALLEN, Missoulian | |
| Monday, 16 June 2008 | |
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When bald eagles soared off the endangered
species list last summer, there were champagne toasts from coast to
coast. Americans were proud to have restored another symbol of freedom
and wildness. It was a success that mirrored previous restorations of
elk, mule deer, black bears, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, mountain
goats and a host of other wildlife long before anyone dreamed of
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De-listing should occur, however, ONLY when all the involved states have COMPTETENT management plans in place.
Clearly, this is NOT the case with Wyoming. The cowboy state's "See Wolf, Kill Wolf" de-listing policy is hardly sound biology-based management. Montana's plan (which includes a hunting season and allows ranchers to kill cattle-harassing wolves) is far from perfect, but it does specify a certain wolf population, functional packs, and expanded wolf territory.
Until Wyoming comes up with a reasonable and prudent management policy, I think the court has made the right call.
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