nchunt101
Ten Pointer
I am glad that this issue is gaining momentum and am grateful to Jett and others like him for fighting for landowners right in a constructive manner. FWIW I think a strict policy of SSS is in order.
IMO the red wolf can be a true species. Note I said can be but right now it looks pretty doubtful if what we have is a true species. It is evident that many of the so called "red wolves" in the restoration program are in fact not true species but have been cross bred with coyotes to the point that in the wild it is highly doubtful if the true species remains a true species. Granted there may still be some true species in captivity and controlled situations but with the ever growing coyote population it is my opinion that regardless of the efforts and huge sums of money invested/ingested into the program it will be impossible to maintain a true species outside of captivity.
My entire conversation was not broadcasted as it was not a live interview.
My entire conversation was not broadcasted as it was not a live interview.
Lawsuit
Ms. Wheeler - I took some time last night to review the suit the Red Wolf Coilition is party to against the NC Wildlife Commission. The RWC is seeking a Tempoary Injunction in Federal Court to stop the lawful take of Coyotes in the 5 county recovery area.
My question is the suit the RWC has filed seems to impede the efforts of the USFWS based on their current Adaptive Management Plan (link below). http://www.apnep.org/c/document_lib...e22-a085-4c66-bd5a-a09feed5db70&groupId=61563
Specifically the USFWS's plan refers to 3 Zones. On page 16, refered to as; Zone 1, "Coyote Free Zone", they (USFWS) are removing "All Non-Wolf Canids" from Zone 1. Zone 1 consist of "Both" Private and Federal land.
With the above being said, by not engaging (possibly restraining) the Private Landowner in the Reintroduction effort to assist the USFWS in its Coyote eradication efforts on their private land your lawsuit is 180 degrees from the current USFWS Red Wolf Adaptive Management Plan and will further promote the number one issue facing the program "Hybridization".
The RWC has failed to prove one Red Wolf mortality occurred at night, thus the night take of a Coyote by the aid of light is a non-issue based of this fact.
I would ask that you review the link above specifically pg 16 and after such review are you in agreement?
I am happy to answer any questions regarding the Coalition.
I am happy to answer any questions regarding the Coalition.
She's no longer a member, at her request.
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In reference to Jett's last post- There is no excuse for hunting in a 21st century developed country"
Hazel obviously does not know the important role that sportsmen have played in the conservation and restoration of many species in this country. Did RWC have a reply?
Jett, has there been any new developments in the coyote case that Judge Boyle presided over?