Quotes
Where there are sheep, the wolves are never very far away.” – Plautus
“Wolves go after a wounded deer, it is the nature of the beast.” – Barbara Delinsky
"It would be difficult to overestimate the biological and conservation value of this achievement." (connect the entire North American wolf population from coast to coast) ~L.David Mech PhD. Renowned Wolf Expert
"The problem is when everything around you also seems to be shifting you reach your your breaking point. And the wolf is a pretty good villain." ~State Senator Kerry Donovan, Vail
“When shepherds quarrel, the wolf has a winning game.” – German proverb
Where there are sheep, the wolves are never very far away.” – Plautus
“Wolves go after a wounded deer, it is the nature of the beast.” – Barbara Delinsky
"It would be difficult to overestimate the biological and conservation value of this achievement." (connect the entire North American wolf population from coast to coast) ~L.David Mech PhD. Renowned Wolf Expert
"The problem is when everything around you also seems to be shifting you reach your your breaking point. And the wolf is a pretty good villain." ~State Senator Kerry Donovan, Vail
“When shepherds quarrel, the wolf has a winning game.” – German proverb
Colorado Initiative 107
In November's election, Colorado voters will be asked to decide whether grey wolves will be re-introduced into Colorado. If the resolution passes, state wildlife biologists will be required to introduce wolves on public land west of the Continental Divide before the end of December 2023.
Ranchers oppose wolves being being introduced because of loss of livestock even though the resolution makes provisions for state reimbursement for lost livestock. Ranchers mention long and tedious efforts to get their claims approved.
Hunters also join in opposition because of resulting small herds of deer and elk. Rural towns in turn claim that less wildlife means fewer hunters which leads to less business for local merchants. County Commisioners are against the resolution for the reasons above and lost coal mining jobs and potential ranching jobs. Moffat County Commissioner Ray Beck said, "What have we got left? Tourism and recreation. We can't hang our hat on that."
In a lecture at CU Denver, Mike Phillips, biologist, who has worked on various wolf recovery programs, most recently Yellowstone National Park and is a State Senator in Montana gave reasons to support Initiative 107. Phillips is considered a wolf expert. "The entire science of wildlife management grew out of a need for things to shoot because great herds had been destroyed." Phillips also said there is a misconception the the wolf is a supreme killer. Most efforts to hunt end up with gray wolves coming up empty-pawed.
It will be the first time that the reintroduction of wolves anywhere in the United States is decided by popular vote. “Ultimately, people will determine where predators such as wolves can live,” says Rebecca Niemiec, an assistant professor in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department at Colorado State University. She says that research has shown that the effectiveness of many conservation initiatives depends not only on ecological factors but also on social factors, like the public’s attitude toward a species.
Unfortunately, the wolf is characterized by: "the wolf huffed and puffed until he blew the house down," or "Little Red Riding Hood said what big teeth you have" or sayings like "thrown to the wolves," "a wolf in sheep's clothing." Wolves have a bad image in the public's conception. We will see on election day.
In November's election, Colorado voters will be asked to decide whether grey wolves will be re-introduced into Colorado. If the resolution passes, state wildlife biologists will be required to introduce wolves on public land west of the Continental Divide before the end of December 2023.
Ranchers oppose wolves being being introduced because of loss of livestock even though the resolution makes provisions for state reimbursement for lost livestock. Ranchers mention long and tedious efforts to get their claims approved.
Hunters also join in opposition because of resulting small herds of deer and elk. Rural towns in turn claim that less wildlife means fewer hunters which leads to less business for local merchants. County Commisioners are against the resolution for the reasons above and lost coal mining jobs and potential ranching jobs. Moffat County Commissioner Ray Beck said, "What have we got left? Tourism and recreation. We can't hang our hat on that."
In a lecture at CU Denver, Mike Phillips, biologist, who has worked on various wolf recovery programs, most recently Yellowstone National Park and is a State Senator in Montana gave reasons to support Initiative 107. Phillips is considered a wolf expert. "The entire science of wildlife management grew out of a need for things to shoot because great herds had been destroyed." Phillips also said there is a misconception the the wolf is a supreme killer. Most efforts to hunt end up with gray wolves coming up empty-pawed.
It will be the first time that the reintroduction of wolves anywhere in the United States is decided by popular vote. “Ultimately, people will determine where predators such as wolves can live,” says Rebecca Niemiec, an assistant professor in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department at Colorado State University. She says that research has shown that the effectiveness of many conservation initiatives depends not only on ecological factors but also on social factors, like the public’s attitude toward a species.
Unfortunately, the wolf is characterized by: "the wolf huffed and puffed until he blew the house down," or "Little Red Riding Hood said what big teeth you have" or sayings like "thrown to the wolves," "a wolf in sheep's clothing." Wolves have a bad image in the public's conception. We will see on election day.
Leave with a howling success
Did you hear about the cow that cried wolf? Fake Moos!
A fox, a wolf and a weasel all go to a restaurant.The waitress comes over and asks what they want to drink.
"Water" says the Fox,
"Coffee" growls the Wolf,
And "Pop!" Goes the Weasel!
What do you call a wolf in sheep's clothing? A woolf.
Historical Mysteries by G. Eldon Smith
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