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Two Wolves Shot in Northwest Montana; Reward Offered
U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials are looking for information about two wolves found dead in the Flathead National Forest.
By New West Staff, 11-16-10
From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service:
On Nov. 6, 2010, two wild gray wolves were found dead in separate locations on the Flathead National Forest in northwestern Montana. One wolf was found dead along Coal Creek Road, while the body of the other dead wolf was recovered in the Miller Creek area. Both animals appeared to have died as a result of gunshot wounds.
Killing a wolf is a violation of the Endangered Species Act.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the agency responsible for enforcing the Endangered Species Act, is investigating the wolves' deaths. There is a reward of up to $2,500 is for information leading to the identification and prosecution of the person or persons involved in the killing of these wolves. If you have information regarding this case, please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Great Falls, Montana at 406-761-2286.
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By SJ Wandertale, 11-17-10
Until the US Government can manage wolves without detriment to other facets of the ecosystem or local economies, we will continue to see more poaching incidents like this. And can you blame the poacher?
By Jon Cheever, 11-17-10
Wandertale-
Yes, you can blame the poacher.
Anyone who knowingly breaks the law and kills a wolf in Montana without a license is a despicable, cowardly human being. He should be locked up for his actions.
All this cowardly poacher did by murdering these wolves is further polarize the situation, making it even more difficult to resolve the wolf management issue.
Idiots like this shouldn't be allowed to hunt anything in Montana ever again.
-Jon Cheever
By Ken, 11-17-10
So, Wandertale, the US Government should play God? Bloody hell. There goe our taxes, right through the roof.
By Jerry, 11-17-10
The "only a small percentage of hunters " hold themselves above the law, illegally kill game, destroy private property, trash our forests with garbage, ride their ATV's in non-motorized areas "line" is getting old. It's beginning to look like there are a lot more miscreants amongst "hunters" than anyone wants to admit.
Let's see RMEF, Montana Wildlife Federation, National Wildlife Federation and other hunting groups step forward with some reward money to help apprehend these criminals.
By jay, 11-17-10
I suspect this is simply the first couple of shots to be fired by the rednecks inhabiting the new Ft. Sumter. Where more fitting than northwestern Montana, Northern Idaho, or Northern Nevada...?
By Dirtclod, 11-17-10
Jeeze - get a life, two dead varmits is what someone found. Big deal! They should be treated like coyotes...
There needs to be more people like him...just shoot & walk a way!
By JEFF E, 11-17-10
keep on shootin like this. nothing will help the (correct)pro-wolf side more. dumb-asses
By upthecrik, 11-17-10
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Sheep...in man's clothing.
By Dave Skinner, 11-17-10
I heard through my top secret local grapevine that the gentleman that reported one of the wolves shot was basically thrown in the frying pan, Mirandized, his barrel cast, the whole works.
Do the right thing, become an instant suspect?
He's not in the slam, but he basically told the wildlife enforcers how charmed he was with the entire episode, and how cooperative he plans to be in the future.
Here comes the iceberg.
By fomer spud, 11-17-10
The ultimate predator kills a lesser predator. Isn't that how nature works?
By william huard, 11-17-10
Dirtclod= Your post shows the inner workings of a fool. Since when do hillbillies like you get to make judgement calls as to what wildlife has value and what doesn't? you can't even spell varmint correctly! Everyone knows the average coyote or wolf is far more intelligent than the average hunter or hillbilly. And i'll bet they can spell better
By Corvus Strang, 11-17-10
William,
It seems unlikely, despite his poor spelling - and frankly, it could very well be poor typing - that coyotes and wolves can spell better than Dirtclod.
That being said, poaching wolves is dumb. It serves no point. There are times that citizens should certainly step up and perform acts of civil disobedience. This ain't one of 'em. Whether you believe in hunting wolves or not (I do), whether you believe wolves have a place in our world (I also do), the cracker(s) who poached the wolves isn't/aren't going to help us resole the situation.
As for Skinner's grapevine, sadly, I bet that's true. Frigging ridiculous. Reporting poaching, while not an indication of innocence, should most certainly not be an indication of guilt.
But, yes, iceburg is-a-comin'.
cs
By Corvus Strang, 11-17-10
Also, I don't think it's accurate to group hillbillies and hunters together de facto as you have done.
I mean, not all hunters are hillbillies, and not all hillbillies are hunters. So, like, you know, what's yer point?
It's radical notions like yours - all hunters are poorly educated, socially marginal people - that makes the anti-hunting crowd look like, well, a bunch of out-of-touch cranks, or worse, a lunatic fringe. In fact, many of us who hunt, are pretty darn well educated and thoughtful.
Or maybe you didn't mean to imply through your confounding word choice that hunters and hillbillies are one in the same.
cs
By william huard, 11-17-10
Corvus- My comments are usually made out of frustration when I read such ignorant posts. From posts proclaiming how ultimate humans are at being predators with all their high tech weaponry to posts about supporting poaching efforts or SSS these losers better hope that GOD has a sense of humor. Wouldn't it be something if a pack of wolves had the chance at payback with an unarmed hunter in the next life! I would love to see that!
By bigsky, 11-17-10
Sorry, John Cheever, Corvus and the boys. Spelling aside, the people who live in those areas have spoken. This sort of behavior was brought on by people like yourselves. The wolves would be fine if some control measures were in place. Unfornately, the loss of ungulates that many people use for food due to unregulated wolf numbers has many (and not some) thinking along these lines. Many of these folks have lost faith in our wildlife services due to your actions. It is unfortunate that it has come to this, but it is the way it is now. One dead wolf along the side of a road....how many in the bush? People will not sit idly by and watch the moose and elk disappear.....FACT, in 1995, 1200 moose inhabitated the yellowstone ecosystem. In 2010, 114 were counted. Will moose become extinct in yellowstone? It does indeed appear that way. Habitat loss casued that? More snow in the wind. WOLVES.
By Ronnie, 11-17-10
spud,The ultimate predator=gutless coward with a gun.
bigsky, the elk are not going to disappear. You are very uneducated if you think 600 wolves are going to wipe out 150,000 elk. More anti wolf hysteria.
By Corvus Strang, 11-17-10
Whoa, there, bigsky. "This sort of behavior was brought on by people like yourselves." That's quite a statement. First, let's set the record straight, I hunt. There's a freezer full of elk and deer that will feed me and mine throughout the next 11 months. I support hunting wolves, under the same system that I support and engage in hunting of deer and elk; though I personally have no desire to hunt wolves.
But, more importantly, regarding your statement: You seem to be indicating that this poacher acted because of something I have done. That's outlandish and bespeaks one of the major problems wrong in America - namely causal understanding of people's actions. This poacher acted because they made a personal decision to break the law. I did not cause this behavior. This illegal behavior was a choice a person made.
People need to be held accountable for their actions - both legal and illegal.
Do not blame me for their behavior. Do not blame me for theirs or your situation in life, or anything you have or do not have. I do not expect recognition for your successes in life, and I do not expect blame for your failures. I believe in personal responsibility. And since I happen to believe in the rule of law, and other things that make America a better place to live than any other country, I believe that breaking the law is wrong and punishable as such. Despite the tide of cynicism and narcissism that plagues our country, I believe it is still the best country on Earth.
Poaching is poaching. Illegal.
cs
By big sky, 11-18-10
Nice Corvis, I can see the I love the wolves tune is playing again. Fine with me. I just stated the facts, and you are part of the problem, hunter or not. Your argument "right from wrong" has no merit. Poeple will do what they have to do, whether you like it or not. Good luck with your hunting, as I will with mine. Ronnie, you have no clue, you obviously don't live here to see what is happening. You can post all the so called "facts" about wolves until the cows come home. The truth is out there, plain to see. But you have to see the destruction to believe it.
By Ronnie, 11-18-10
bigsky, I have no clue? let me see if I can get this right. Wolves are killing elk and deer and moose and hunters are flaming mad because of it? What's the matter you coward, don't like competition and more efficient hunters than you eating elk and deer? Wolves are doing what they are supposed to do. You clearly can't see that. YOU are the clueless one. As for wolves eating livestock, too bad. That is a part of being a rancher. If ranchers don't like their cattle being killed, fine another line of work. it is not destruction. That is what you are too blind to see. It's only destruction according to a hunter's point of view simply because wolves are eating elk and deer. This is perfectly normal and acceptable to the majority of americans. Wolves eating elk and deer and moose. You hunters expose yourself as people wh hate predators because of how efficient they are and because of their competition. You sir are infact the one that has no clue.
By Baaa, 11-18-10
Love the headline.
Shoot wolves, get reward.
By upthecrik, 11-18-10
Here are some simple stats supplied by the U.S. census bureau and the Dept. of FWP. The are currently approximately 310.7 million people in the U.S. Of those, 10.7 million are on record as having hunted big game (deer & elk). This equates to 3.4% of the population. WHO DO YOU PEOPLE THINK YOU ARE? If you think your opinion really matters to the OVERWHELMING majority of Americans, you're wrong. Most Americans don't even have a clue what SSS means, and wouldn't care at all if somebody SSS'd all you wolf killing fanatics.
I find it curious that this tiny minority of Americans are always so willing to voice their "patriotism" to America, yet, are unable to abide by the laws that our democratic institutions lay down for THE PEOPLE....not 3.4% of the people.
Keep shooting wolves illegally, hunters. You will soon see your tiny "tip of the iceberg" dragged down by a majority of 300 million that have no interest about your "rights".
By Dirtclod, 11-18-10
There are obviously are some polarized viewpoints weighing in on this issue. There will never seem to be a resolution between the two groups until there is some give & take. After all that is the very definition of compromise. I think that the outdoorsman of our great state have sacrificed enough. Although the Willows & Aspens may look great the people that enjoy hunting in this state are pissed off! For those with their heads screwed on straight (you don't need a masters in wildlife biology) there has been a drastic change in the ecosystem.
Now some people are sick & tired of waiting for the government, attorneys, and various groups to come up with the solution. Nothing is going to get better, meanwhile these things are out there breeding & multiplying. I don't blame the guy who shot them…it's about time someone starts standing up for what needs to be done. I don't consider him a poacher, just a good shot!
You think shooting a couple is the end of the world…there are plenty of more ways to get rid of wolves, poison meatballs..antifreeze….so you don't need a gun to take care of the problem (that's the real stealthy way to take care of them, although there might be some collateral damage). They have been doing it in Canada & Alaska for years. It's too bad our representatives are too dumb to realize what wolves do to the ecosystem.
The beauty of it is that, there are no "wolf lovers" that are out in the woods. They are behind in their computer on the East Coast. So all the "wolf lovers" can do is piss & moan about their poor little creatures.
How did I do on my spelling this time, I would sure hate to have a furry creature that can spell better than me
Dirtclod OUT! Chew on that!
By william huard, 11-18-10
Ronnie- people like Big Sky will not change their opinion. You'd get about as far with the oak tree in your yard. Hunters have this sense of entitlement to wildlife that I find facinating. Humans are by far the most vicious species on the planet, and are quick to point out how vicious wolves are, how they decimate game herds, and "need to be managed". Fish and Game depts and Wildlife Services have very little science to justify the hunting of this species. They have no clue that the dynamics of the pack are critical to the way they hunt, and when you arbitrarily take members of a pack, in many instances you increase the level of livestock loss that occurs. Wolves are wired to kill their prey, and the Don Peay's of the world don't like the competition as you said.
By Dirtclod, 11-18-10
Ronnie – go recycle your sandals someplace else, I think MT is overpopulated with people like yourself. You don't have any idea of what a Montanan is. It is someone who works hard, & likes to enjoy the land that we live on (not just look at it). Go back to wherever you came from before we open a season on your type!
Haha!
By Montana, 11-18-10
Blah, Blah, Blah!! Shoot 'em ALL!!
By upthecrik, 11-18-10
Hey Dirtclod...please explain what wolves "do" to the ecosystem. People without your razor sharp intellect are dying to know (including the stupid representatives).
Oh, great oracle of the masses...please share your wisdom.
By upthecrik, 11-18-10
If hunters don't want to be associated with "radical fringe elements", then get control of your "radical fringe elements". Personally, I think everyone who purchases a gun with the intent of doing anything other than putting food on the table automatically qualifies as a "radical fringe element" of society, bordering on psychopathy.
By Dirtclod, 11-18-10
Upthecrik – wolves of course make the ecosystem stronger, & are a vital role in the food chain. They are one of God's blessings to our great state. They are truly a blessing….gosh they are soooo cute.
I know that is the only thought your pea-brain understands.
Who cares what the heck the majority of Americans want to see happen. We are the ones in the woods, now it's about time for a little vigilante justice!
Not a dog-gone thing you can do about it either! Haha, you are powerless. Make all the laws you want, spend all the money you want. People are sick of these damn things!
Montana - summed it up perfectly!
By william huard, 11-18-10
Dirtclod- Forget to take your anti-psychotics again this morning? We are trying to isolate your defective gene pool!
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Two Wolves Shot in Northwest Montana; Reward Offered
U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials are looking for information about two wolves found dead in the Flathead National Forest.
By New West Staff, 11-16-10
From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service:
On Nov. 6, 2010, two wild gray wolves were found dead in separate locations on the Flathead National Forest in northwestern Montana. One wolf was found dead along Coal Creek Road, while the body of the other dead wolf was recovered in the Miller Creek area. Both animals appeared to have died as a result of gunshot wounds.
Killing a wolf is a violation of the Endangered Species Act.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the agency responsible for enforcing the Endangered Species Act, is investigating the wolves' deaths. There is a reward of up to $2,500 is for information leading to the identification and prosecution of the person or persons involved in the killing of these wolves. If you have information regarding this case, please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Great Falls, Montana at 406-761-2286.
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Comments
By SJ Wandertale, 11-17-10
Until the US Government can manage wolves without detriment to other facets of the ecosystem or local economies, we will continue to see more poaching incidents like this. And can you blame the poacher?
By Jon Cheever, 11-17-10
Wandertale-
Yes, you can blame the poacher.
Anyone who knowingly breaks the law and kills a wolf in Montana without a license is a despicable, cowardly human being. He should be locked up for his actions.
All this cowardly poacher did by murdering these wolves is further polarize the situation, making it even more difficult to resolve the wolf management issue.
Idiots like this shouldn't be allowed to hunt anything in Montana ever again.
-Jon Cheever
By Ken, 11-17-10
So, Wandertale, the US Government should play God? Bloody hell. There goe our taxes, right through the roof.
By Jerry, 11-17-10
The "only a small percentage of hunters " hold themselves above the law, illegally kill game, destroy private property, trash our forests with garbage, ride their ATV's in non-motorized areas "line" is getting old. It's beginning to look like there are a lot more miscreants amongst "hunters" than anyone wants to admit.
Let's see RMEF, Montana Wildlife Federation, National Wildlife Federation and other hunting groups step forward with some reward money to help apprehend these criminals.
By jay, 11-17-10
I suspect this is simply the first couple of shots to be fired by the rednecks inhabiting the new Ft. Sumter. Where more fitting than northwestern Montana, Northern Idaho, or Northern Nevada...?
By Dirtclod, 11-17-10
Jeeze - get a life, two dead varmits is what someone found. Big deal! They should be treated like coyotes...
There needs to be more people like him...just shoot & walk a way!
By JEFF E, 11-17-10
keep on shootin like this. nothing will help the (correct)pro-wolf side more. dumb-asses
By upthecrik, 11-17-10
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Sheep...in man's clothing.
By Dave Skinner, 11-17-10
I heard through my top secret local grapevine that the gentleman that reported one of the wolves shot was basically thrown in the frying pan, Mirandized, his barrel cast, the whole works.
Do the right thing, become an instant suspect?
He's not in the slam, but he basically told the wildlife enforcers how charmed he was with the entire episode, and how cooperative he plans to be in the future.
Here comes the iceberg.
By fomer spud, 11-17-10
The ultimate predator kills a lesser predator. Isn't that how nature works?
By william huard, 11-17-10
Dirtclod= Your post shows the inner workings of a fool. Since when do hillbillies like you get to make judgement calls as to what wildlife has value and what doesn't? you can't even spell varmint correctly! Everyone knows the average coyote or wolf is far more intelligent than the average hunter or hillbilly. And i'll bet they can spell better
By Corvus Strang, 11-17-10
William,
It seems unlikely, despite his poor spelling - and frankly, it could very well be poor typing - that coyotes and wolves can spell better than Dirtclod.
That being said, poaching wolves is dumb. It serves no point. There are times that citizens should certainly step up and perform acts of civil disobedience. This ain't one of 'em. Whether you believe in hunting wolves or not (I do), whether you believe wolves have a place in our world (I also do), the cracker(s) who poached the wolves isn't/aren't going to help us resole the situation.
As for Skinner's grapevine, sadly, I bet that's true. Frigging ridiculous. Reporting poaching, while not an indication of innocence, should most certainly not be an indication of guilt.
But, yes, iceburg is-a-comin'.
cs
By Corvus Strang, 11-17-10
Also, I don't think it's accurate to group hillbillies and hunters together de facto as you have done.
I mean, not all hunters are hillbillies, and not all hillbillies are hunters. So, like, you know, what's yer point?
It's radical notions like yours - all hunters are poorly educated, socially marginal people - that makes the anti-hunting crowd look like, well, a bunch of out-of-touch cranks, or worse, a lunatic fringe. In fact, many of us who hunt, are pretty darn well educated and thoughtful.
Or maybe you didn't mean to imply through your confounding word choice that hunters and hillbillies are one in the same.
cs
By william huard, 11-17-10
Corvus- My comments are usually made out of frustration when I read such ignorant posts. From posts proclaiming how ultimate humans are at being predators with all their high tech weaponry to posts about supporting poaching efforts or SSS these losers better hope that GOD has a sense of humor. Wouldn't it be something if a pack of wolves had the chance at payback with an unarmed hunter in the next life! I would love to see that!
By bigsky, 11-17-10
Sorry, John Cheever, Corvus and the boys. Spelling aside, the people who live in those areas have spoken. This sort of behavior was brought on by people like yourselves. The wolves would be fine if some control measures were in place. Unfornately, the loss of ungulates that many people use for food due to unregulated wolf numbers has many (and not some) thinking along these lines. Many of these folks have lost faith in our wildlife services due to your actions. It is unfortunate that it has come to this, but it is the way it is now. One dead wolf along the side of a road....how many in the bush? People will not sit idly by and watch the moose and elk disappear.....FACT, in 1995, 1200 moose inhabitated the yellowstone ecosystem. In 2010, 114 were counted. Will moose become extinct in yellowstone? It does indeed appear that way. Habitat loss casued that? More snow in the wind. WOLVES.
By Ronnie, 11-17-10
spud,The ultimate predator=gutless coward with a gun.
bigsky, the elk are not going to disappear. You are very uneducated if you think 600 wolves are going to wipe out 150,000 elk. More anti wolf hysteria.
By Corvus Strang, 11-17-10
Whoa, there, bigsky. "This sort of behavior was brought on by people like yourselves." That's quite a statement. First, let's set the record straight, I hunt. There's a freezer full of elk and deer that will feed me and mine throughout the next 11 months. I support hunting wolves, under the same system that I support and engage in hunting of deer and elk; though I personally have no desire to hunt wolves.
But, more importantly, regarding your statement: You seem to be indicating that this poacher acted because of something I have done. That's outlandish and bespeaks one of the major problems wrong in America - namely causal understanding of people's actions. This poacher acted because they made a personal decision to break the law. I did not cause this behavior. This illegal behavior was a choice a person made.
People need to be held accountable for their actions - both legal and illegal.
Do not blame me for their behavior. Do not blame me for theirs or your situation in life, or anything you have or do not have. I do not expect recognition for your successes in life, and I do not expect blame for your failures. I believe in personal responsibility. And since I happen to believe in the rule of law, and other things that make America a better place to live than any other country, I believe that breaking the law is wrong and punishable as such. Despite the tide of cynicism and narcissism that plagues our country, I believe it is still the best country on Earth.
Poaching is poaching. Illegal.
cs
By big sky, 11-18-10
Nice Corvis, I can see the I love the wolves tune is playing again. Fine with me. I just stated the facts, and you are part of the problem, hunter or not. Your argument "right from wrong" has no merit. Poeple will do what they have to do, whether you like it or not. Good luck with your hunting, as I will with mine. Ronnie, you have no clue, you obviously don't live here to see what is happening. You can post all the so called "facts" about wolves until the cows come home. The truth is out there, plain to see. But you have to see the destruction to believe it.
By Ronnie, 11-18-10
bigsky, I have no clue? let me see if I can get this right. Wolves are killing elk and deer and moose and hunters are flaming mad because of it? What's the matter you coward, don't like competition and more efficient hunters than you eating elk and deer? Wolves are doing what they are supposed to do. You clearly can't see that. YOU are the clueless one. As for wolves eating livestock, too bad. That is a part of being a rancher. If ranchers don't like their cattle being killed, fine another line of work. it is not destruction. That is what you are too blind to see. It's only destruction according to a hunter's point of view simply because wolves are eating elk and deer. This is perfectly normal and acceptable to the majority of americans. Wolves eating elk and deer and moose. You hunters expose yourself as people wh hate predators because of how efficient they are and because of their competition. You sir are infact the one that has no clue.
By Baaa, 11-18-10
Love the headline.
Shoot wolves, get reward.
By upthecrik, 11-18-10
Here are some simple stats supplied by the U.S. census bureau and the Dept. of FWP. The are currently approximately 310.7 million people in the U.S. Of those, 10.7 million are on record as having hunted big game (deer & elk). This equates to 3.4% of the population. WHO DO YOU PEOPLE THINK YOU ARE? If you think your opinion really matters to the OVERWHELMING majority of Americans, you're wrong. Most Americans don't even have a clue what SSS means, and wouldn't care at all if somebody SSS'd all you wolf killing fanatics.
I find it curious that this tiny minority of Americans are always so willing to voice their "patriotism" to America, yet, are unable to abide by the laws that our democratic institutions lay down for THE PEOPLE....not 3.4% of the people.
Keep shooting wolves illegally, hunters. You will soon see your tiny "tip of the iceberg" dragged down by a majority of 300 million that have no interest about your "rights".
By Dirtclod, 11-18-10
There are obviously are some polarized viewpoints weighing in on this issue. There will never seem to be a resolution between the two groups until there is some give & take. After all that is the very definition of compromise. I think that the outdoorsman of our great state have sacrificed enough. Although the Willows & Aspens may look great the people that enjoy hunting in this state are pissed off! For those with their heads screwed on straight (you don't need a masters in wildlife biology) there has been a drastic change in the ecosystem.
Now some people are sick & tired of waiting for the government, attorneys, and various groups to come up with the solution. Nothing is going to get better, meanwhile these things are out there breeding & multiplying. I don't blame the guy who shot them…it's about time someone starts standing up for what needs to be done. I don't consider him a poacher, just a good shot!
You think shooting a couple is the end of the world…there are plenty of more ways to get rid of wolves, poison meatballs..antifreeze….so you don't need a gun to take care of the problem (that's the real stealthy way to take care of them, although there might be some collateral damage). They have been doing it in Canada & Alaska for years. It's too bad our representatives are too dumb to realize what wolves do to the ecosystem.
The beauty of it is that, there are no "wolf lovers" that are out in the woods. They are behind in their computer on the East Coast. So all the "wolf lovers" can do is piss & moan about their poor little creatures.
How did I do on my spelling this time, I would sure hate to have a furry creature that can spell better than me
Dirtclod OUT! Chew on that!
By william huard, 11-18-10
Ronnie- people like Big Sky will not change their opinion. You'd get about as far with the oak tree in your yard. Hunters have this sense of entitlement to wildlife that I find facinating. Humans are by far the most vicious species on the planet, and are quick to point out how vicious wolves are, how they decimate game herds, and "need to be managed". Fish and Game depts and Wildlife Services have very little science to justify the hunting of this species. They have no clue that the dynamics of the pack are critical to the way they hunt, and when you arbitrarily take members of a pack, in many instances you increase the level of livestock loss that occurs. Wolves are wired to kill their prey, and the Don Peay's of the world don't like the competition as you said.
By Dirtclod, 11-18-10
Ronnie – go recycle your sandals someplace else, I think MT is overpopulated with people like yourself. You don't have any idea of what a Montanan is. It is someone who works hard, & likes to enjoy the land that we live on (not just look at it). Go back to wherever you came from before we open a season on your type!
Haha!
By Montana, 11-18-10
Blah, Blah, Blah!! Shoot 'em ALL!!
By upthecrik, 11-18-10
Hey Dirtclod...please explain what wolves "do" to the ecosystem. People without your razor sharp intellect are dying to know (including the stupid representatives).
Oh, great oracle of the masses...please share your wisdom.
By upthecrik, 11-18-10
If hunters don't want to be associated with "radical fringe elements", then get control of your "radical fringe elements". Personally, I think everyone who purchases a gun with the intent of doing anything other than putting food on the table automatically qualifies as a "radical fringe element" of society, bordering on psychopathy.
By Dirtclod, 11-18-10
Upthecrik – wolves of course make the ecosystem stronger, & are a vital role in the food chain. They are one of God's blessings to our great state. They are truly a blessing….gosh they are soooo cute.
I know that is the only thought your pea-brain understands.
Who cares what the heck the majority of Americans want to see happen. We are the ones in the woods, now it's about time for a little vigilante justice!
Not a dog-gone thing you can do about it either! Haha, you are powerless. Make all the laws you want, spend all the money you want. People are sick of these damn things!
Montana - summed it up perfectly!
By william huard, 11-18-10
Dirtclod- Forget to take your anti-psychotics again this morning? We are trying to isolate your defective gene pool!
