Probably the most honest wolf article I've read

hossblur · Aug 30, 2024

Colorado’s plan to trap, relocate wolves “did not go well” for Montana wildlife officials

Wildlife biologists in Montana tried to trap and relocate wolves that were killing livestock but most of the wolves died or continued killing

coloradosun.com

All the experts and the rancher at the end nails it.

Bluehair · Aug 30, 2024

Please don’t let logic get the best of you.

elkassassin · Aug 30, 2024

Hey Hossy!

They Were In Such A F'N Hurry To Dump These Wolves Out There Wasn't Any Common Sense That Went With It!

DUMP Them Before Anybody Intervenes!

How's That Working Out Just About Now?

hossblur · Aug 30, 2024

Bluehair said:
Please don’t let logic get the best of you.

Are you implying dropping of predators in the middle of winter might contribute to them killing livestock rather than starve?

Where'd you get your PhD from?

Bluehair · Aug 30, 2024

hossblur said:
Are you implying dropping of predators in the middle of winter might contribute to them killing livestock rather than starve?

Where'd you get your PhD from?

No. But I would rather them eat cows than elk. That’s just me.

Logic has no place in CO politics. It’s all emotional.

Vanilla · Aug 30, 2024

Once again, witness legislating policy at the ballot box, fellas!

Bluehair said:
Logic has no place in CO politics. It’s all emotional.

Bluehair · Aug 30, 2024

Vanilla said:
Once again, witness legislating policy at the ballot box, fellas!

Completely off topic, but check this one out.

Colorado Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative (2024)

Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics

ballotpedia.org

And here’s what democracy looks like here this year.

Colorado 2024 ballot measures

Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics

ballotpedia.org

LIK2HNT · Aug 30, 2024

Don’t you guys realize we live in a feel good “joyful” society.

If the rancher and scientist involved in Montana’s transplant of wolves works for CWP, why did they not oppose this? If they did they should have mentioned it in the article. That way everyone could see just how political this was.

Vanilla · Aug 30, 2024

The wolf introduction in Colorado was voted on at the ballot box. The majority of Colorado voters vetoed “yes” and therefore, none of the Colorado agencies had any choice but to follow the law passed by the initiative, which required them to obtain and release wolves.

This is just one example of many, many examples why having ballot initiatives that are untouchable once passed are a terrible, terrible idea.

Bluehair · Aug 30, 2024

LIK2HNT said:
Don’t you guys realize we live in a feel good “joyful” society.
If the rancher and scientist involved in Montana’s transplant of wolves works for CWP, why did they not oppose this? If they did they should have mentioned it in the article. That way everyone could see just how political this was.

I believe CPW is mandated to remain neutral on ballot initiatives. I suppose there were plenty of studies without conclusions