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There is a large population of wolves where I live, in Idaho. Wolves are a controversial subject amongst hunters, who believe that they are a reason for the dec

There is a large population of wolves where I live, in Idaho. Wolves are a controversial subject amongst hunters, who believe that they are a reason for the decline in big game (elk/deer) in the state, especially in remote locations. To assist in the management of the gray wolf population in the state, the IDFG allows any hunter with a wolf tag to harvest, by both hunting and trapping, 15 wolves per year.

bitxbitxbitcoin 6y ago
Looks like the number is now 30.[1] As I discovered, they also allow the thousands of out of state hunters that come in with OTC elk/deer tags to harvest a wolf (or black bear or mountain lion) instead. Predation of big game is a planned for event and IDFG in Idaho and equivalent agencies in other states work to find a balance because at the end of the day - conservation is the goal. This isn't necessarily how hunters and trappers have been historically portrayed in the media but I think we're at a turning point. For any readers that are interested in learning more about how hunting and trapping as a crucial component of conservation. Do read up on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.[2[ PS: Idaho is beautiful! [1] https://www.livingwithwolves.org/2020/03/03/wolf-hunting-rules-changed/ https://www.livingwithwolves.org/2020/03/03/wolf-hunting-rul... [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Model_of_Wildlife_Conservation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Model_of_Wildli...
- troutbum 6y ago
  Re-reading the IDFG big game regulations[1] on page 78, a wolf hunting tag has a limit of 15, and a wolf trapping tag also has a limit of 15. [1] https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2019-2020-v2.pdf https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big...
snowwrestler 6y ago
If Idaho can already do this now, how does that mesh with the argument for reducing federal protection of wolves? Seems like current regulations are not preventing Idaho from managing their population.

bitxbitxbitcoin 6y ago

Looks like the number is now 30.[1] As I discovered, they also allow the thousands of out of state hunters that come in with OTC elk/deer tags to harvest a wolf (or black bear or mountain lion) instead. Predation of big game is a planned for event and IDFG in Idaho and equivalent agencies in other states work to find a balance because at the end of the day - conservation is the goal. This isn't necessarily how hunters and trappers have been historically portrayed in the media but I think we're at a turning point. For any readers that are interested in learning more about how hunting and trapping as a crucial component of conservation. Do read up on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.[2[ PS: Idaho is beautiful! [1] https://www.livingwithwolves.org/2020/03/03/wolf-hunting-rules-changed/ https://www.livingwithwolves.org/2020/03/03/wolf-hunting-rul... [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Model_of_Wildlife_Conservation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Model_of_Wildli...

troutbum 6y ago
Re-reading the IDFG big game regulations[1] on page 78, a wolf hunting tag has a limit of 15, and a wolf trapping tag also has a limit of 15. [1] https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2019-2020-v2.pdf https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big...

snowwrestler 6y ago

If Idaho can already do this now, how does that mesh with the argument for reducing federal protection of wolves? Seems like current regulations are not preventing Idaho from managing their population.