PRESERVING THE WILD WOLF
It matters not where you live or whether you believe dogs descended from wolves or that dogs are a gift from the Creator, you have to be concerned… The world’s population in 1900 was 1.6 billion. By 2020, world population had shot up to 7,794,798,739. Yeah, nearly eight billion people: A critical mass problem for the planet. Let those numbing numbers sink in, because Idaho’s Wolf- killing Bill SB1211 affects YOU. No matter which state you live in, this by-product of America’s need to feed an overpopulated nation affects YOU. Americans love steak, and the cattle ranching industry provides tourism income through eye-popping vacations. But Idaho with- out wolves? There are “2.73 million cows and sheep” in the state and “roughly 1,500 wolves,” but Idaho’s Governor signed the Wolf Killing Bill. You glance down at your dog, patiently snoozing as you read this. Before he was a dog, he might have been a wolf, depending on your view of evolution vs. creation. Whether you live in rural Idaho or Manhattan, another of America’s symbols is about to vanish-disappear-be gone! THINK. It was never a quandary, man against wolf, until there were too many people! We’re not talking about YOU, of course… but there are eight billion people on a planet that simply cannot sustain that much “life” and not get sick. We are thankful for modern medicine, which promotes reproduction and prolongs life, but when spe- cies get out of balance, when the load becomes too much to bear, nature steps in. The earth is groaning… As a quarter Comanche, I can hear it—and so can you if you become very quiet. Close your eyes and listen …
Elk hunting in Idaho is big business and in 1999, Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game, referring to the estimated 170 wolves at that time, stated, “Most of the annual mortality of elk (1 year and older) is associated with human harvest.” So, why did Idaho Governor Little sign a wolf killing bill into law this year? Politics and $$$ rule. Hunting lodges are big busi- ness, as is ranching. Most Idahoans don’t know what their Governor has done. But now, thanks to SHOWSIGHT magazine and TheDogPress.com , everyone knows and so will potential tourists, business entrepre- neurs, and voters. Idaho is one of the most beautiful (and still unspoiled) states in America. I understand why Idahoans want to keep it that way but… in 1972, the Idaho population was under 70,000 and by 2020 the state’s population was over 1,839,106—an explosion of people! SHOWOFF © Ribbon Racks
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