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

Of Roosevelt Elk, Bacteria, Hooves and Herbicides


By Bob Ferris    Over the last several years through numerous blog posts and comments Cascadia Wildlands has been forwarding two important notions. The first is that state wildlife commissions (and therefore … Continue reading Of Roosevelt Elk, Bacteria, Hooves and Herbicides

The Sacred Cows Return to the Public Trough…Again and Again


by Bob Ferris   Cattle Grazing Helps Maintain The Land: • Grazing minimizes non-native plant growth; • Grazing reduces wildfire risk by decreasing flammable material on the land; • Grazing … Continue reading The Sacred Cows Return to the Public Trough…Again and Again