Grazing on public lands, which appears to be a privilege, has caused a lot of damage to wolves. It is illegal to kill wolves in many areas, yet people who shoot them are rarely prosecuted. The killing of one wolf can be devistating to the rest of the wolf pack. The recovery areas must be expanded for increased chance of survival. Co-existence efforts between people and wolves must also be the primary focus. Direct releases of the Mexican Grey Wolf need to be allowed. Lobos of the Southwest states, “WildEarth Guardians’ Executive Director, John Horning recently participated in a public television special about the critically endangered Mexican gray wolf that also included statements by Caren Cowan.
Cowan represented the New Mexico Cattlegrowers’ Association.
Horning does a great job presenting the need for a new lobo recovery plan, the reintroduction of more wolves, and grazing permit retirement with willing public lands ranchers.” Check out the debate through the link below!
The Wolf Preservation Blog 