Grey Wolf

Grey Wolf,
originally uploaded by es0teric.

As a resident of Idaho I have mixed feelings concerning the wolves. The species has not been in the area since the 30's and the wild life impact of re-introcudition is to early to measure. With this new introduction, farmers were unable to protect their livestock or families if a pack attacked without serious legally issues and heavy fines. Just recently they have allowed the ranchers to protect their lively hoods by establishing proof action was deemed neccesary.

The first year 14 gray wolves caught in Canada were taken to Yellowstone in cages and fed road kill in the early days before they gradually were allowed to roam. The next year about 50 were taken to Idaho.

[link] via Reuters.com