Opinions on Wolf Hunts in Greater Yellowstone states of Idaho and Montana.

[Fredrick]

I know there are quite a few people on this forum that either live in that area, or have lived there in the past, and I would like to hear some of thier opinions. Seeing as how I've never even visited that area of "The States", I wouldn't know how much wolves actually impact the everyday life of local residents. In the past I have read and watched about how the wolf has become endangered, protected, and has begun to make a comeback in populus. I am personally against hunting/fishing, UNLESS you intend on eating what you are killing, but that is just my opinion. I do however understand that they are predators, and livestock or humans do have to be defended when confronted.

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[bewzer]

they were here first...leave them alone...put armor on your livestock

 

[Fredrick]

they were here first...leave them alone...put armor on your livestock

I agree, but I guess everyone else could care less about them poor lil' buggers. Love that livestock armor by the way.

 

[.308]

I would hunt them if I could eat them. The same as any other animal.

 

[aschmidy]

I live in in Central Wisconsin and we have had a black bear on our deck and have seen a Mountain Lion and a pair of Wolves on our property. Anyone who thinks these large predator animals are not an issue needs to come live where we do for a month and see how you feel about it. They do not live by any rules, they do not think like humans. All they are focused on is eating and reproducing and they dont have 'feelings'. There is not the habitat to support the populations that are here. That is why people are even seeing them. These animals react, and if they react to you, your child, your grandchild, your livestock or your pets it is devastating. It is not cute. cuddly or sweet. It does not have to be provoked. Anyone making this call, or having a strong opinion of this, should live with it first.
We do not live in an isolated cabin 'way up north'.
Just my thoughts on the subject.

 

[Stormynights]

I had a pet tundra wolf. She was highly intelligent and loving. I wouldn't recommend them as pets to the average person but we really loved her. She had feelings.

 

[aschmidy]

Stormy, that's what I am trying to say. These animals in the wild are not pets. They are all about instinct and survival. They are unpredictable when it comes to humans and our pets. They need enough habitat for the numbers to comfortably survive and it just isn't there! I can't imagine how much fear is in an animal that finds itself in the middle of town. I love animals, and I would certainly not be the one hunting them! But it is very cruel to watch an animal die from starvation or competitiveness amongst themselves, too.
(Your pet wolf was lucky, sounds like she was well cared for and loved)

 

[Fredrick]

I live in in Central Wisconsin and we have had a black bear on our deck and have seen a Mountain Lion and a pair of Wolves on our property. Anyone who thinks these large predator animals are not an issue needs to come live where we do for a month and see how you feel about it. They do not live by any rules, they do not think like humans. All they are focused on is eating and reproducing and they dont have 'feelings'. There is not the habitat to support the populations that are here. That is why people are even seeing them. These animals react, and if they react to you, your child, your grandchild, your livestock or your pets it is devastating. It is not cute. cuddly or sweet. It does not have to be provoked. Anyone making this call, or having a strong opinion of this, should live with it first.
We do not live in an isolated cabin 'way up north'.
Just my thoughts on the subject.

Thank you for your response. These are the kinds of opinions I'm looking for.

While, I have come in contact with a variety of wild animals in my travels, I have never lived in close proximity of their habitats, with the exception of large alligators. Our Florida Panther is nothing more than a fairy tale at this point, and I do not want to see the same thing happen elsewhere. Human encroachment on natural habitats of wild animals is a deep debate in itself. Again, I thank you for sharing your point of view, and experiences with me.