Members of Friends of Animals, Predator Defense, and Howl Across America held a rally outside of the state capitol to tell Governor Schweitzer to stop the assault on gray wolves.
They say Montana does not know how many wolves live in the state, and it should not allow Montanans to hunt the animals.
They are encouraging supporters to boycott Montana and the states that persecute wolves.
Dr. Catherine Feher-Elston, Author of the Naturesong book series, pleads, “Stop killing wolves because wolves are an essential part of a strong ecological system and they contribute many millions of dollars to the state of Montana just in tourism alone.”
Advocates claim that there is no evidence that wolves negatively affect cattle or elk.
There were speakers on hand, posters, and loud chants to try to get the government’s attention.”
The Wolf Preservation Blog 
Schweitzer cannot keep ignoring us! We shall force him and any future governor of Montana who dares go against us to see the error of their ways.
Yes Pete, we need more rallies and attention like this. We will not let them forget.
Put an 8-foot fence around your 500-acre property, transplant 10 wolves from the Idaho panhandle, and let us know in one year how much else (ground-dwelling creatures) is still living.
Balance is the key to nature.
— When a predator excels, the prey diminishes at a faster rate. Wolves are carnivores. Other ground-dwelling species WILL be at a disadvantage.
— The predators will then diminish in relation to the food-supply… the same as in Africa, people are starving due to lack of food.
Wolves have lived side by side with ungulate populations for generations without risk of depletion; it’s healthy and natural. Actually, not all other “ground-dwelling species” will be at a disadvantage. Healthy bison are more than a match for wolves in most cases with their horns and hooves. In over 22 years at Wolf Park, during bison/wolf demonstrations, no bison has ever been harmed. Actually, Bison chase the wolves away. Wild Pronghorn are actually at an advantage with wolves around, since coyotes kept Pronghorn at low numbers. In general, wolves are no threat to bears and even beavers thrived with the wolves return in Yellowstone. In conclusion, Pronghorn, Bison, and Bears are generally not threatened or at a “disadvantage” when around wolves. Wolves also strenghten herds by keeping them on the move and preventing landscape damage. BTW, if you put an 8 foot fence around an 500 acre property with 10 wolves and a large group of health bison or bears, you’ll find dead wolves with broken bones. Judging by what you have written, I’m not certain you’re aware of the dangers wolves face when trying to catch prey…it is not easy for them.