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Where in the United States did the gray wolf traditionally range?
What events led to the gray wolf's demise?
What federal law passed and when did it pass that helped the gray wolf make a comeback?
What states now have stable gray wolf populations and what has happened in terms of their legal status as a result?
What is the California wolf looking for? Will it be successful?
What group of stakeholders is pleased that the wolf has made an entrance into California? Who is against it and why?
Do you think that gray wolves should be protected despite their impact on livestock?
Gray wolves traditionally ranged all across the United States, apart from the Southeast, where red wolves ranged. In the 20th century, government programs offered money for every gray wolf killed, in an effort to protect livestock. This almost led to the wolf’s extinction. The gray wolf was put onto The Federal Endangered Species Act, passed in 1973, which protected the gray wolves and helped them make a comeback. Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin all presently have stable gray wolf populations, delisting it from the endangered species list. The lone California wolf is in search of a mate, although his search will be unsuccessful due to the fact that there are no other gray wolves in California. The conservationists are optimistic about the wolf’s entrance into California, while ranchers are concerned that it may become a threat to cattle. I believe that gray wolves are naturally meant to live across most of the U.S and should be protected in an effort to keep biodiversity and a healthy balance between livestock and predators. Other states have gray wolves, and are still able to get an income from cattle.
ReplyDeleteErin Bresnahan
Traditionally the gray wolf ranged in most of the United States except the Southeast. However, by the mid 1930s most had been killed because of the threat they posed to livestock. In 1973 the gray wolf was added to the Endangered Species Act, this protected the wolf in order for it to make a comeback. The gray wolf population is now stable in the states of Wyomning, Michigan, Minnesota, Idaho, Wisconsin, and Montana. This has resulted in its removal from the endangered species list. It is thought that the California wolf is looking for a mate. His search will be unsuccessful however, because there are no other gray wolves in California. Conservationalists are pleased with its rentrance into California. The last gray wolf in Califonia was killed in 1924 by a trapper and this lone wolf is the first gray wolf in the state since then. Although conservationalists are thrilled with the wolf's return ranchers are concerned that it will pose threat to their livestock. I believe that the wolves should be allowed to renter California in order to keep a balance in the ecosystem.
ReplyDeleteEmily White
the grey wolf traditionally ranged mostly in the United States besd=ides the southeast. many wolfs although were killed off because of the threat they posed to livestock during the mid 1930s. Therefor the grey wolf was added to the endangered species act that would protect the wolf from being killed off and so that they could comeback. Populations of the grey wolf hold steady in states of Michigan, Wyomning, Minnesota, Idaho, and Montana. Being steady in those states has removed them from the edangered species list.its heard of that the california wolf is looking for a mate and conservationalist are happy to have it in california. In 1924 the lastwolf in california was killed . Even though conservationalist are happy to have wolfs back in california they may pose threats to livestock.I think that grey wolves should be able to come back into california to then help balance out our ecosystem and help keep the environment patterns in check.
ReplyDeleteKailey Wright
The gray wolf ranged in most of the United States except in the southwest. The event that led to the gray wolf's demise was the threat that they pose to livestock. In 1973, the gray wolf was put on the Endangered Species Act. This protected the wolf and allowed it to make a comeback. The gray wolf population is stable in Wyomning, Michigan, Minnesota, Idaho, Wisconsin, and Montana. The stable population in these states led to its removal from the endangered species list. The California gray wolf is looking for a mate. His search will be unsuccessful because there are no other gray wolves in California. Conservationists are pleased that the wolf has enterd California again. However the ranchers are concered because it poses a threat to their livestock. I believe that gray wolves should be able to come back into California so they can help balace out the ecosystem and keep populations in check.
ReplyDeleteGrace McDonald
Do you think we would eventually get a stable population of gray wolves in California?
DeleteDrew Fetzer
The gray wolf ranged throughout the United States expect for the Southeast. The events that lead to the gray wolf's demise was the wolf-eradication programs to protect livestock. The federal law passed in 1973 called the Endangered Species Act allowed gray wolves to begin to make a comeback. The states with a stable gray wolf population are Michigan, Idaho, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Montana, and Minnesota. These states have removed the wolves from the Endangered Species list. The California gray wolf is looking for a mate, but will not be successful because there are no other wolves in California. The conservationists are pleased with the gray wolf's return to California. Although the ranchers are not pleased with the gray wolf's return because that means within time more will come and threaten the livestock.I feel the gray wolf should be protected because they are apart of the food web and are needed to keep the ecosystem in balance.
ReplyDeleteThe gray wolf ranged throughout the United States expect for the Southeast. The events that lead to the gray wolf's demise was the wolf-eradication programs to protect livestock. The federal law passed in 1973 called the Endangered Species Act allowed gray wolves to begin to make a comeback. The states with a stable gray wolf population are Michigan, Idaho, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Montana, and Minnesota. These states have removed the wolves from the Endangered Species list. The California gray wolf is looking for a mate, but will not be successful because there are no other wolves in California. The conservationists are pleased with the gray wolf's return to California. Although the ranchers are not pleased with the gray wolf's return because that means within time more will come and threaten the livestock.I feel the gray wolf should be protected because they are apart of the food web and are needed to keep the ecosystem in balance.
ReplyDeleteDrew Fetzer
Do you have any other reasons for wanting to protect gray wolves?
DeleteKellen Giuliani
The gray wolf is in most of the United States except the Southeast. However, by the mid 1930s a lot of them were killed because they were a theat to some peoples livestock. Then in 1973 they were added to the Endangered Species Act (the grey wolf), and this protected the wolves so that they could make a comeback. The gray wolf population now is stable in the states of Wyomning, Michigan, Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Idaho. this made it so that they were removed from the endangered species list. People think that the California wolf is having a hard time looking for a mate and won't find one but his search will not be sucessful because there are no other gray wolves in California. Conservationalists are pleased with its rentrance into California. Even though conservationalist are happy to have wolfs back in california they stukk are threats to livestock.I think that grey wolves should be able to come back into california to then help balance out our ecosystem and help keep the environment patterns, in check even though they might be a threat to our livestock.
ReplyDeleteAshley Scott
The gray wolf used to inhabit nearly all of the continental United States. However by the 1930's most of this species was killed by farmers protecting their livestock and families. In 1973, the gray wolf was included in the Endangered Species Act. This federal law allowed the gray wolf to be reintroduced to its original habitat. After almost forty years, the gray wolf is spreading across the country and is now stable in Michigan, Montana, Minnesota, Wyomning, Wisconsin, and Idaho. The species is now removed from the endangered species list in many of these states. According to biologists, the wolf roaming Northern California is searching for a mate. Unfortunately, it is the only wolf in California and will have to return to Oregon to find a partner. Environmentalists are excited to see the gray wolf reenter California. Other groups such as farmers are less excited because they are afraid that the wolves will destroy their livestock like they did many decades ago. I personally believe that the gray wolf should be allowed to spread itself across the country and should not be killed but I also believe the farmers have a right to protect their property. If a farmer sees a wolf on his property and it is attacking his livestock he should be able to shoot it if he feels the need, but farmers should not shoot innocent wolves who are not threatening their livestock.
ReplyDeleteWhy shouldn't the farmers just work harder to protect their crops with fencing and such instead of just shooting it, when the wolves don't know any better?
DeleteMaryssa DeVille
Hmm, yes, very nice paragraph Loren. What do you think are some protection strategies farmers could use on their livestock to ensure that it never becomes necessary to shoot and kill the wolves?
DeleteChristopher Bauer
Traditionally gray wolves ranged over almost all of the United States. By the mid 1900s, the government had sponsored a wolf eradication plan and was offering up to $50 for a hunted wolf, and the species went almost completely extinct. The Federal Endangered Species Act passed in 1973 and allowed for the wolf to make a come back. Montana, Idaho, Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin all have stable populations and the gray wolf has been taken off the endangered species list in those regions. The lone wolf in California is looking for love but unfortunately he wont find it because he's the only gray wolf in California. Many conservationists are pleased with this wolf entering California but livestock owners are worried about what could come of it. I believe these wolves should absolutely be protected even if they hurt some livestock communities, if we can find a way to protect both the livestock and the wolves then that would be ideal.
ReplyDeleteKellen Giuliani
I agree that both should be protected, but shouldn't farmers be reimbursed for the livestock that they lose to wolves? Who would pay for the loses?
DeleteAmanda Schafer
The gray wolf at one time inhabited most all of the United States. By the 1930’s this species was mostly killed off by farmers who were trying to protect their families, along with their livestock. They Gray wolf was included in the Endangered Species Act in 1973. This law allowed these wolves to return to their original habitat. Forty years later, they have spread across the country and maintain steady habitats in Montana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wyoming, Wisconsin, and Idaho. It has since been removed from the endangered species list in these states. Unfortunately, wolves in California are searching for a mate, where they will have to return to Oregon to do such. Environmentalists are encouraged by the wolves return to California, however farmers are afraid the wolves will return to their old habits and start destroying livestock just as they did years ago. Farmers have a right to protect their property, but these wolves should be allowed to spread across the country. Farmers should only shoot wolves that are directly affecting their livestock, and try to scare away the innocent wolves.
ReplyDeleteChris Lovejoy
Wouldn't any hungry wolf directly affect a farmer's livestock? If an 'innocent' wolf was hanging around their cattle, most farmers would shoot it as a preemptive action and simply say that it was harming their livestock.
DeleteErin Bresnahan
The gray wolf used to roam most of the United States. But, by the 1930's a lot of the wolves had been killed off my farmers trying to protect thier livestock. In 1937 the gray wolf was put on the Endangered Species list so that it may make a come back. After nearly 40 years the wolf has made a miraculous come back and is now living well in Michigan, Montana, Minnesota, Wyomning, Wisconsin, and Idaho and the wolf has been taken off the Endangered Species list. The lone wolf that is in California is looking for a mate but it will have to return to Oregon to do so. Farmers are afraid that the wolves may pick up their old habits again. The farmers have the power to protect their livestock, but it is extremely important that these wolves begin to expand and become strong. I think that farmers should work harder on protecting their animals with shelter and the correct kind of fencing instead of just shooting the wolves.
ReplyDeleteNelly Steinhoff
The Gray wolf used to roam almost all of the United States. But in the 1930's the Government sponsored wolf-eradication programs, offering up to $50 per wolf in order to protect livestock, and that lead to almost having the wolves becoming extinct. The Federal Endangered Species Act passed in 1973, and it helped the wolves make a comeback. Michigan, Montana, Minnesota, Wyomning, Wisconsin, and Idaho all have removed the gray wolf from their endangered species list. The California wolf is looking for a mate, but will not find one because there are no female wolves in California. The ranchers and farmers are against the wolves coming back because their livestock could be harmed, but environmentalists are pleased that the wolf has entered into California. I believe that the gray wolves should be protected because they used to be a natural part of functioning ecosystems and need to be added back in. I believe that farmers will be able to adjust and develop new systems to protect livestock, especially because other farmers in other states have been able to.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Schafer
What new systems do you think farmers will develop to protect livestock against the wolves?
DeleteBryan Sykes
The gray wolf traditionally ranged in most parts of the United States. Farmer's shooting wolves in fear of them being a threat to their crops had some lead to the wolves demise. The federal endangered species act passed in 1973 to help the gray wolf make a comeback. In Montana, Idaho, Wyoming,Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin Gray wolfs have been taken off the endangered species list. They are looking for love and a safe place to raise their families, they will probably get it because of its increasing population. The siskiyou people are very pleased with the change, while farmers are not because they feel their crops will be effected. Yes I think they should be protected because they are living creatures and beautiful important animals.
ReplyDeleteMaryssa DeVille
Should farmers have the right to protect their livestock? They're animals are important too.
Delete-Bonnie Bellefontaine
The gray wolf roamed most parts of the US. "Bounties" were payed to kill wolves to protect livestock which led to their demise. In 1973 Federal endangered species act was passed which helped wolves make a comeback. In Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Minnestoa, Michigan, and Wisconsin have removed gray wolves off their endangered species list. California gray wolf is looking for a mate but will not find one because no female wolves in Cali. Ranchers and farmers are against comeback because livestock could be harmed but environmentalist are pleased wolves are back in Cali. I think the wolves should be protected but there is no need to go over board protecting them.
ReplyDeleteMeg Korf
Where in the United States did the gray wolf traditionally range? Gray wolf used to range all over the US, except for the Southeast, where the red wolves lived.
ReplyDeleteWhat events led to the gray wolf's demise? Bounties were offered to kill the wolves because they were eating people's livestock.
What federal law passed and when did it pass that helped the gray wolf make a comeback? The Endangered Species Act was passed in 1973, and the wolves were at the top of the list.
What states now have stable gray wolf populations and what has happened in terms of their legal status as a result? The Northern Rockies have sustained a very stable gray wolf population. Montana and Idaho have removed them from their endangered species list, and Wyoming has proposed that they are removed from their list.
What is the California wolf looking for? Will it be successful? OR7 is looking for a mate, but he will not be successful because he is the only one in California.
What group of stakeholders is pleased that the wolf has made an entrance into California? Who is against it and why? Conservationalists are pleased that they are returning. Ranchers on the other hand, are displeased because they don't want their livestock being killed.
Do you think that gray wolves should be protected despite their impact on livestock? I think so, because they have just as much of a right to live here as we do, and if the ranchers/farmers are so worried, why don't they take stronger measures to protect their livestock?
Bryan Sykes
The Gray Wolf used to inhabit nearly all of the United States but, unfortunately, trigger happy farmers and $50 bounties led to a substantial decrease in wolf population, putting them on many states' endangered species lists. When the Endangered Species Act passed in 1973, the Gray Wolves were given a fighting chance. In states such as Michigan, Montana, Minnesota, Wyoming, and Wisconsin, Gray Wolves have seen a tremendous comeback and as a result, has been taken off the endangered species list in many of these states. The OR7 wolf in California is in search of a mate, but unfortunately for him, he'll come out empty handed, for he is the only wolf in this state. Environmentalists are ecstatic to see the re-entrance of the Gray Wolf into California but others such as farmers, fear the worst for their livestock. The Gray Wolf should be able to run around and go where it wants. If that unfortunately conflicts with the well being of farmers' livestock, well then I guess the farmer should be able to do whatever he has to to protect his herd. But it should never get as extreme as giving a bounty to those who take the life of the wolf, that would just put them right back on the endangered species list.
ReplyDeleteChristopher Bauer
Gray wolves ranged all over the United States except where the red wolves lived. About a century ago the government rewarded people if they killed a wolf hoping to save their livestock. The wolves made a comeback in the 1970's when the endangered species act was passed. Michigan, Montana, Minnesota, Wyoming, and Wisconsin all have stable wolf populations. The California wolf is looking for a mate but probably will not be successful because there are no other wolves in California. Conservationalists are happy that the wolf population is rising but livestock owners are not because they need to protect their animals. I believe that if a wolf is bothering a farmers livestock they should be able to take action in order to protect his/her animals, but if the wolf is not bothering the animals then they should leave it alone.
ReplyDelete-Bonnie Bellefontaine