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August 25, 2006
Stop the Idaho Wolf Massacre
Hundreds of wolves are at risk in Idaho, where in 2001 legislators passed a measure calling for the elimination of wolves "by any means necessary." More recently, The State has asked for permission to kill up to 75% of the wolves within the Lolo District of Clearwater National Forest.
And, they want to repeat the slaughter every year for the next five years.
Sign this petition to U.S. Fish and Wildlife urging them to reject Idaho's request.
Most unsettling is that Idaho would like to kill 3 out of 4 wolves regardless of the wolves' history of interaction with humans and livestock. That means that wolves that have never done anything to harm livestock or people could be killed.
Once hunted, trapped and poisoned to extinction in Idaho, wolves have made a remarkable recovery. An estimated 512 wolves, including 36 breeding packs, are a critical part of Idaho's ecosystems. And, contrary to anti-wolf extremists' claims, the wolves are not a significant threat to livestock or game populations.
Posted by sue at August 25, 2006 10:40 AM