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<blockquote data-quote="threejones" data-source="post: 603261" data-attributes="member: 27464"><p>You make some very good points. Especially trapping as a more effective means of control, and a change away from youth hunts etc. But unfortunately, there's nothing we can do about Footloose introducing a new anti-trapping bill, all they need is to gather the needed voter signatures to get on the ballot (unfortunately, it does look like they're gonna do it) But everyone that hunts up here should be pushing for more logging, better fire management practices, shifting away from outdated management practices, etc. </p><p> </p><p>That being said, the game populations up here are somewhat used to wolves and have been living with them for ever. But the sudden introduction in other parts of the state, where the game populations haven't seen a wolf in decades, have seen a major undeniable impact. Whole herds suddenly stopping their annual migrations, coupled with dwindling numbers should tell us something. The only variable that has changed much since the 1990s is the presence of wolf numbers beyond what are deemed as sustainable. Are they the "backwoods demons" thet're made out to be?... Overall, probably not. But they're having a huge impact in other parts of the state.</p><p> </p><p>Another great point is the lack of predator control (wolf issue aside). Lions, coyotes, griz and blackbears, are all taking a big toll on the calf/fawn populations. These species all seem to be on the backburner. The Lion population is getting out of hand, all over the NW. But they don't get the headlines like the wolf. They're adding big cat tags in some areas, which should help. But like the wolf, hunter pressure isn't the best means of control.</p><p> </p><p>The bottom line is, hunters, as a whole, do need to shift our focus from just FWP and the wolf. And start fighting the war on all fronts. We're getting out-flanked on several fronts right now, and too many of us are turning a blind eye to it.</p><p> </p><p>Thanx for bringing the whole picture back into focus. Hopefully, more of us will start looking at the whole problem, and not just one part of it, reguardless of how big we feel any one part is. </p><p> </p><p>Cody</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="threejones, post: 603261, member: 27464"] You make some very good points. Especially trapping as a more effective means of control, and a change away from youth hunts etc. But unfortunately, there's nothing we can do about Footloose introducing a new anti-trapping bill, all they need is to gather the needed voter signatures to get on the ballot (unfortunately, it does look like they're gonna do it) But everyone that hunts up here should be pushing for more logging, better fire management practices, shifting away from outdated management practices, etc. That being said, the game populations up here are somewhat used to wolves and have been living with them for ever. But the sudden introduction in other parts of the state, where the game populations haven't seen a wolf in decades, have seen a major undeniable impact. Whole herds suddenly stopping their annual migrations, coupled with dwindling numbers should tell us something. The only variable that has changed much since the 1990s is the presence of wolf numbers beyond what are deemed as sustainable. Are they the "backwoods demons" thet're made out to be?... Overall, probably not. But they're having a huge impact in other parts of the state. Another great point is the lack of predator control (wolf issue aside). Lions, coyotes, griz and blackbears, are all taking a big toll on the calf/fawn populations. These species all seem to be on the backburner. The Lion population is getting out of hand, all over the NW. But they don't get the headlines like the wolf. They're adding big cat tags in some areas, which should help. But like the wolf, hunter pressure isn't the best means of control. The bottom line is, hunters, as a whole, do need to shift our focus from just FWP and the wolf. And start fighting the war on all fronts. We're getting out-flanked on several fronts right now, and too many of us are turning a blind eye to it. Thanx for bringing the whole picture back into focus. Hopefully, more of us will start looking at the whole problem, and not just one part of it, reguardless of how big we feel any one part is. Cody [/QUOTE]
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