Idaho plans largest wolf massacre since the 1930s

On August 10 2009 the Idaho Department of Fish and Game announced it will begin next Monday to sell an estimated 70,000 permits to hunt and kill wolves in Idaho, season beginning in 14 days. That’s 70 guns for each wolf parent and pup in the state.

It could be the worst wolf massacre in the Lower 48 United States since the 1930s.
Last year a federal judge ruled to stop wolf killing in Wyoming and secured a reprieve for wolves in the Northern Rockies.

I wrote to Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter:

" I was impressed with your governor's statement about Idaho and our country holding precious American values. Question: What message does it send to the children of your state and of the nation -- as well as to the other nations of the world -- to promote a state-sponsored massacre of wolves through provisions for 70 licensed guns for every single wolf in Idaho? Would you be willing to consider that the time has arrived for husbandry instead of massacre in regard to wildlife? American diplomats and representatives continually campaign to convince "developing" countries to consider wildlife as a resource, as part of the natural world that -- apart from ethical concerns -- can bring enormous tourism income. Thank you."

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