Just weeks before the deadline for Colorado to begin reintroducing gray wolves under a voter-approved initiative, representatives of the cattle industry association are suing state and federal agencies in the hopes of delaying the predators’ release.
The Gunnison County Stockgrowers’ Association and Colorado Cattlemen’s Association say in the lawsuit filed Monday that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services failed to adequately review the effects of the plan to reintroduce up to 50 wolves over the next several years.
The predators’ release in Colorado, voted for in a 2020 ballot measure, has already stirred controversy and sharpened divides between rural and urban residents. City dwellers largely voted for the measures that would most affect rural areas, where wolves can prey on livestock that help drive local economies.
Yeah, I’m wondering what protection looks like for a massive herd over 100 acres or more.
We’re getting chickens out back soon. I doubt I could hear the ruckus, recognize the issue, grab a shotgun, run 75’ and blast a coyote or fox before serious harm was done.
If dealing with wild animals was easy, we wouldn’t be overrun with feral pigs. I’m on the edge of town and already had 2 wander up to my yard. (They stayed because I have a pet pig.) Hated it, but had to shoot one and give away the other (a piglet) to a farm.
LOL, I can’t keep squirrels away from my bird feeders! Guess I could, but the neighbors would not be amused with me blasting away with a .410. :)
Protection for a huge area: would that be autonomous armed drones run by an ai?
Also blast the squirrels, you have my permission. The damned things dig up my strawberries and my carrots.