Geez... who would have thought that RE-INTRODUCING WOLVES would lead to them wanting to eat delicious Elk.
How long before we have to re-introduce Elk?
When the elk are gone, what will the wolves want to look for to eat next? Maybe something slow moving and pink.
Signature elk? Is that a newly discovered subspecies?
Yellowstone elk population has plummeted by more than 70 percent since 1995
If we can increase the population of tyranosaurs and raptors, that could reduce the bear and wolf population.
They should blame talk radio and Sarah Palin instead.
Again.
This is kinda like the environmental whackos who advocate letting coyotes roam freely in city streets until those coyotes eat their kitty.
It’s time to start issuing hunting permits to grizzlies and wolves.
10 years ago montana issued 2400 late season cow elk tag for hunting, now I think it is 50!
Probably has something to do with their natural hunting range areas being reduced.
“Scientists said fewer predators and the cancellation of a late season elk hunt in the region will likely boost the herd’s numbers.”
And that last sentence is the kicker. Yep, they’re cancelling hunts to make rooom for the wolves random killings. Environmentalists love it.
And no, these wolves are not just killing for food: they’re killing for pleasure. They typically rip open pregnant female elk just as the infant is reaching maturity, eat out the fetus, and leave the adult carcass to rot.
That’s another major reason they’re hurting the elk popultion: they’re destroying the calf and population along with the cow population.
Getting rid of the wolves would be a wise move. But I don’t expect much wisdom coming from the federal government.
I thought the elk herds were maintained strictly for the feeding of bears and wolves. Hey, you can’t buy wolf and bear food at the pet store.
It used to be that most Montanans had an elk or a deer in the freezer to get them through the winter.
Not anymore.
The wolfers think the wolves are beautiful but kids and families sure miss the meat.
I believe the Yellowstone elk herd has dropped from 25K to 5K. Most of that has taken place since the wolves were introduced.
There are a lot more wolves out there than the amount pronounced officially.
I used to never be scared to go in the woods at night...now I am.
I was there last summer. Subsequent to the "recovery" after the fire in '89 there are now whole forests with trees 6-10" apart. Even though those areas that did not burn are in horrible shape, none are as bad off as those that did. The fire may have helped somewhat with the willow, the aspen are virtually gone. Dalmatian toadflax and yellow sweet clover are rampant. The place is a mess.
Heckofa video.....
“The group, composed of state and federal wildlife and land managers, said the reduction in northern Yellowstone elk comes amid a significant decline in wolves and slight drop in grizzlies in the same area in recent years.”
Grizzlies and wolves being responsble for reduced elk population makes no sense as they are also declining. I am skeptical that the samll number of griz and wolf packs can eat enough elk in a year to reduce the herd.
If you see a wolf - shoot, shovel and shut up
If the animal rights and anti hunting nazis have their way this is what will happen to elk populations in every Western state that have reintroduced wolf populations.
The Fish & Wildlife Service and every state Fish & Game Dept knows it, that’s why they want wolves delisted so the states can control the numbers. Sadly, the enviro nazis have had federal judges like Molloy on their side, it’s criminal IMO.
I was just there last sept.
Saw plenty of elk, zero wolves.
More likely they all just moved to the elk refuge outside of Jackson Hole. Better weather, free food.