two-thirds of Idaho and are decimating wild game herds. This

"nonessential" program is a complete failure according to some but a

masterstroke in diabolical federal occupational planning.

According to Idaho Dept. Fish & Game, IFG, Idaho currently has 846 wolves

in 88 packs of which 39 are considered "breeding packs." Gillett

believes the IFG estimate is based upon incorrect data and that field

experience shows the number is closer to 4,000. "You cannot manage these

animals in any number," Gillett explained, citing the rugged nature of

the terrain and the wolvesâ?T range and mobility as well as their

reproduction capacity. IFG claims that Canadian gray wolves maintain

strict breeding habits and constantly refer to "mating pairs" that

produce one litter of three to six pups each year. But Gillett and others

claim that female wolves are having up to two litters of six to 12 pups

each year and that the "mating pairs" term is used to curry public

support for a program that has gone out of control by romanticizing

wolves.

Another myth is that wolves help to maintain balance in nature. This and

many other myths are being challenged by the Save Our Elk Coalition at

www.saveelk.com. The group claims that mountain ungulate (hooved animal)

populations are rapidly decreasing in regions of Idaho, Montana and

Wyoming where wolves are thriving. It is generally understood that each

adult wolf consumes 16-24 hooved animals (primarily deer, elk and moose)

per year. But the number must be doubled to factor in the number of

ungulates these wolves are killing for "sport." The forests are being

littered with carcasses of animals attacked by wolves and left to die or

rot. According to Gillett, who states that he has photo and video evidence

to back every claim he makes, wolves will wait until a deer, elk or moose

cow is giving birth and then attack and kill both cow and newborn calf and

either eat them or just leave and go onto the next kill. Canadian gray

wolves also dig up hibernating black and grizzly be!

ars and kill them for both food and sport. "When these wolves are hunting

in a pack, they aren't afraid of anything and will attack healthy and

mature grizzly bears and adult male moose," Gillett said.

Run this article along side of the save the wolfs to get the full picture.

By the way I love wolves. I think they are one of the coolest animals. I

also have a dog which is a cousin to the wolves. But this 150-180lb

killing machine is a different breed!

See full report and picture (180lb male):

http://proliberty.com/observer/20090623.htm

Eve M.