Wildlife Pro Network To Host Live Podcast And Benefit Auction For Injured Hunter

Nick Pallo was involved in a tragic accidental shooting while conducting a night fox hunt on Dec 17, 2008. In short he needs extensive surgeries and most of all a chance to regain eyesight in his left eye.

The Wildlife Pro Network is doing a benefit Auction Online. Any vendors who want visibility for their products are encouraged to make a donation and allow us to auction off your item, presently we have 17
items for sale that may interest anyone here. The auction will start Sunday at 12 Pm and run through Jan 11, 2009. You can view what we already have on hand now at the auction site at
http://www.wildlifepro.net/group/wpnauctiontobenefitnickpallo Read more

Commentary. The Dangers Of Wolves

Last week I referenced the work of Dr. Valerius Geist in my article title, “Myths of Wolf Behavior“. Below is the full manuscript with references as provided to me by the author.

Reprinted by permission from the author:

Valerius Geist, 2008. Commentary. The Danger of Wolves. Wildlife Professional Vol 2, No. 4 pp. 34-35. Winter 2008 edition. Read more

Teddy Roosevelt Park Draft Elk Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

Below is a press release issued by the National Park Service on proposed alternatives to managing the elk herd within the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Available is the Draft Elk Management Plan and the Environmental Impact Statement. Unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be enough of the right kind of proposals being presented. Read more

Wildlife Watching Lie Exposed

I came across some very disturbing information while reading the latest edition of The Outdoorsman (Oct.-Dec. 2008 Edition, Bulletin Number 31, page 6). As part of a larger article by George Dovel called, “Lack of Integrity in State Wildlife Management”, if found this frightening bit of information. Read more

Idaho Elk Survival Data Disturbing Yet Revealing

Recently the Idaho Department of Fish and Game released new information from its Elk Survival Study. This study began in 2005 when biologists radio-collared 673 female elk in 11 elk management zones across the state. IDFG personnel have been tracking the elk and collecting data about their survival and causes of death. While some news reports are saying the results show that despite the presence of wolves, IDFG is meeting their elk objectives. I have to disagree.

It seems more and more the trend, I would suppose coming from wolf advocates, to spin the facts about what effect the wolf is having on ungulate populations. It’s easy to claim that elk populations in the aggregate across Idaho are meeting “objectives”. But what is going on within some of the wildlife management areas? When you look more closely at the results being shared with the public, it is disturbing and tells a story. Read more

Information On Northern Rocky Mountain Wolves

This edition of The Outdoorsman focuses a lot on the 20%-plus hunting, fishing and trapping license fee increase being requested by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. As is always the case, the Outdoorsman in loaded with history and facts about wildlife management. I would like to point out that even though the Outdoorsman originates out of Idaho and much of the articles and information pertain specifically to Idaho, I subscribe to it and read it regularly because it contains a wealth of information that can be applied to most any state wildlife management programs.

If you would like to subscribe to the Outdoorsman, please use the information contained below to purchase such.

Below is an article written by the editor of the Outdoorsman, George Dovel containing updated information on the Northern Rocky Mountains gray wolf. Read more

Maine Federal Judge Sees Truth In Lynx Lawsuit

The Canada lynx has made a remarkable comeback in Maine, mostly due to natural causes coupled with the results of timber harvesting and much in spite of what some egotists think implementing the Endangered Species Act has done. That doesn’t however mean the animal shouldn’t be reasonably protected.

The lynx in Maine lives on the outer fringes of its natural range. History has shown that the lynx follows the comings and goings of the snowshoe hare, its favorite food. When the hare is abundant in Maine, the lynx begins showing up partaking of the readily available food supply. The subsequent growth after timber harvesting provides great habitat for the snowshoe hare. Read more

Can We Conclude There Are More Wolves?

What a confusing mess! I guess this is another classic example of government making shambles out of anything they touch. Idaho Department of Fish and Game in their most recent wolf report shows they have confirmed wolf kills on livestock outnumbering last year. The same report shows more wolves have been killed than last year but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said in September that wolf populations were on the decline in Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. So what gives?

According to IDFG, since January 1, 2008 until November 24, 2008, they have 325 confirmed kills by wolves - 100 cattle, 212 sheep and 13 dogs. For all of last year, there were 278 confirmed kills - 57 cattle, 211 sheep and 10 dogs. Can we conclude that there are more wolves? Read more

Montana Shooting Sports Association President Submits Comments On Wolf Delisting

Gary Marbut, President of the Montana Shooting Sports Association, has submitted his comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the public comment period required before the Service can proceed with a second attempt to remove the gray wolf from federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. Below is a copy of those comments. Read more

When One Judge Dictates Wolf Management

I find it very unbelievable that one judge in the United States of America wields enough power to be able to dictate his own “science” in ruling on wolf management. This is the case as I see it. Judge Donald Molloy allowed a temporary injunction that returned the gray wolf to Endangered Species Act protection last July, 2008. He gave two reasons for doing so.

One, he disliked Wyoming’s Wolf Management Plan that had been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (Each of the three states, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana had to have USFWS approved plans before delisting could be considered.) Read more

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