Comments on: What’s Happening to the Moose?
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By NumbNutz on 02-20-13 @ 1:30 pm
hmmm, could it be the re-introduction of wolves…. Another waste of our ( taxpayer ) $
By skyranch on 02-20-13 @ 2:21 pm
Yes let’s blame the wolves for this and every other environmental disaster. Take a look at the parasitical worm first. the wolves do us a favor by taking down the animals that are sick, and
therefore are the best hope of stopping the spread of disease among the moose population.
By Craig moore on 02-20-13 @ 4:03 pm
Regarding wolves and moose. http://www.citeulike.org/user/fatjoe133/article/3732867
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Short-term studies in our study area and southeast Yukon have previously documented substantial
increases in moose (Alces alces) and caribou (Rangifer tarandus) following wolf (Canis lupus)
control…
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Montana wolf populations have exploded.
By arcticrose on 02-25-13 @ 10:29 am
I know who the “wolves” are - they come on 2 legs with guns, at any time of year. They are called poachers….when are these studies going to look at the effects of Johnny Boy blasting up the
moose out of season, in his backyard, during heavy snow when they cannot move….22,000 +
hunter applications? These animals don’t have a chance…how much enforcement is there in
Montana - 2 officers for the entire state…first thing state governments cut is wildlife
management….wolves…..right…
By reggie on 02-26-13 @ 8:46 am
We are getting closer to the time when the enviromental movement will join the call for a bounty on wolves (like in the past) just to have any other wild life in the forest.
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