By Bob Ferris Many of us who have worked with wolves are familiar with the term ambassador wolves. These are wolves taken around to various venues to get people … Continue reading When Wolves are Truly Ambassadors
The Coyote Derby Lightning Rod
By Bob Ferris I just learned on Facebook about yet another western coyote killing derby. This one is located in Northern California and is likely to bleed over … Continue reading The Coyote Derby Lightning Rod
In Washington, Opposition Mounts to Notorious Federal Program’s Attempt to Grab Wolf-killing Powers
For Immediate Release, January 16, 2014 Contacts: Amaroq Weiss, Center for Biological Diversity, (707) 779-9613 Nick Cady, Cascadia Wildlands, (541) 434-1463 John Mellgren, Western Environmental Law Center, (541) 359-0990 … Continue reading In Washington, Opposition Mounts to Notorious Federal Program’s Attempt to Grab Wolf-killing Powers
Coalition Comments on Washington Wolves and Wildlife Services
On January 16, 2014 Cascadia Wildlands and a coalition of conservation groups submitted written comments on a proposal to involve USDA Wildlife Services in the Washington wolf recovery effort. Please … Continue reading Coalition Comments on Washington Wolves and Wildlife Services
Happy Birthday Aldo!
By Bob Ferris Today is Aldo Leopold’s birthday. Whether you know it or not a lot the reason we at Cascadia Wildlands do what we do is because this … Continue reading Happy Birthday Aldo!
Cry wolf? Large carnivore decline puts humans at risk , study says
By John Roach NBC News January 9, 2014 A few years after wolves were reintroduced to the Northern Rockies in 1995, fifth-generation Montana rancher Rick Jarrett gave up on … Continue reading Cry wolf? Large carnivore decline puts humans at risk , study says
Of Snowmobiles, Lynx and Coyotes
By Bob Ferris There is a concept in ecology known as niche separation. It is basically how two or more similar species have evolved or changed to occupy similar … Continue reading Of Snowmobiles, Lynx and Coyotes
Press Release: Over 100,000 in Northwest Oppose Gray Wolf Delisting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2013 CONTACT: Amaroq Weiss, Center for Biological Diversity, 707-779-9613 Jasmine Minbashian, Conservation Northwest, 360-671-9950 x129 Josh Laughlin, Cascadia Wildlands, 541-844-8182 Joseph Vaile, Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center, … Continue reading Press Release: Over 100,000 in Northwest Oppose Gray Wolf Delisting
Problems with the White Knight, Red Queen and Wolves
By Bob Ferris I have been working in the wolf arena for most of my post-college career and so I watched with great interest the crowds at the various … Continue reading Problems with the White Knight, Red Queen and Wolves
The High Cost of Delaying Needed Reforms: The Wedge Pack and Coal
By Bob Ferris Thirty years ago or so FRAM oil filters used to run TV commercials featuring a mechanic named Jerry and a tag line: You can pay me now … Continue reading The High Cost of Delaying Needed Reforms: The Wedge Pack and Coal