Let the Wolf come back !! - Page 3

there has never been a documented human death from a wolf attack in all of North America 

That's actially not true.  I believe there are two confirmed human deaths due to wolf predation just in the last few years, and many documented ones, prior to their extermination.  Like ANYthing in this world, there is such thing as "too much" or too many.  Many animals learn to fear humans, and THAT's what keeps their behavior in check.  Mountain lion attacks are abundant in California, for example, but pretty much unheard of in Montana.  Animals in national parks sometimes become a danger to humans from safety conditioning.

Just remember that wolves are more than a natural icon, they are animals with drives and instincts of their own, and are conditioned and adaptable to the environment they find themselves in.  But unchecked, their population will grow at a rate of 20 to 40 percent per year.  A growth rate of 19% per year is in effect DOUBLING the population every four years.

I have no idea where I read that to be honest darylehret. (and it was more than 2 years ago, for sure) Do you have any links to share? I'd love to read up a bit more on the subject. I think we could agree, at the very least it would be an exceedingly rare occurrance if it has happened. They certainly don't deserve the bad rep they have, that's for sure.

All populations in our environment will both grow and shrink. More deer = more food for predators = more predators = fewer deer, so on and so forth. Nature will find it's own balance, I don't think we need to interfere.

Alaska wildlife officials use DNA to confirm wolves killed teacher for rural village in 2010

The above link is now dead.  The story of the attack when it first occured barely received any attention from the media, then the dna results for confirmation (other than the tracks and other evidence) was drug out for nearly two years.  Maybe it's me, but it seems someone would like to suppress the story.  Maybe you can find another source.  There's big money in wolf "recovery" activism, legislation, merchandising, etc.  Let's not kid ourselves, we need to be able to differentiate the gritty truth about REAL wolves and the HUMAN wolves who would capitolize on humankind's romantic notions.

ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS
DNA samples confirm wolves killed Southwest Alaska teacher

Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/12/06/1934931/dna-samples-confirm-wolves-killed.html#storylink=cpy

Daryhlret and Conspicious:

Several years ago we had a litter of 5 week old GSD.  We fenced in 1/2 acre of our 13 acres for the dogs.  One day, mama dog kept rounding up her pups and putting them in the center of the fenced area.  Mama also did perimeter checks.  We couldn't figure out why.  That night, at 2 a.m., we heard a large pack of coyotes howling.  Mama knew best.

Since then we found a secret weapon for our coyote problem:  our mule, Iris!  No she doesn't mess with our dogs.

Back to subject - very sad about the wolves.  Will send e-mail.

Cassandra

That can't be the reason why they are having a wolf hunt! Not too long ago I heard the complete opposite about the caribou. That they are getting too prolific along the pipeline and beginning to starve themselves out. 
Second the comment: "Do Americans care what Canadians think?"
 Debby

E-mail sent, man yet again will upset the balance of nature in pursuit of its own greed.

I'm not getting too excited over a dead human or two from wolves over the past few decades.  Notify me when it's a real concern

Aren't you a class act,

Ah, ok, well this was a high school project, which is about 15 years out of date by now. LOL 

Cassandra, I have heard donkeys/mules are great protectors from coyotes. The only thing is you also have to watch your dogs around them. We are thinking about getting a donk for a foal babysitter :)