Tag: Aldo Leopold

Of Farmers, Hunters, Oil Money and the Double Secret Déjà Vu Shuffle

"The trophy-recreationist has peculiarities which contribute in subtle ways to his own undoing. To enjoy he must possess, invade, appropriate. Hence the wilderness which he cannot personally see has no … Continue reading Of Farmers, Hunters, Oil Money and the Double Secret Déjà Vu Shuffle

US Fish and Wildlife Service: The Leadership and Vision Vacuum

By Bob Ferris   "A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise." Aldo … Continue reading US Fish and Wildlife Service: The Leadership and Vision Vacuum

Besmirching the Wolf and Roosevelt’s Ghost

By Bob Ferris    “We’re continuing to see an alarming trend in Western wildlife management. I am calling it the “Predator Death Spiral.” The underlying cause of this phenomina [sic] … Continue reading Besmirching the Wolf and Roosevelt’s Ghost

Muries Rebuke Elk Foundation over Anti-Wolf Remarks

The Muries—much like the Leopolds—are part of the conservation community’s royalty.  They shined individually and were an awesome force collectively—and they still are.  They have also been on my mind … Continue reading Muries Rebuke Elk Foundation over Anti-Wolf Remarks