By Bob Ferris As a scientist I spend a lot of time thinking about science, particularly ecology. And while I was on this Two Talking Wolves Tour with Todd … Continue reading Ecology as a River
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 Race Cars and Banked Tracks (Elk and Wolves)
By Bob Ferris “At issue is how wildlife is managed in this country. Our belief is based on more than 100 years of the most successful wildlife management model … Continue reading Of Race Cars and Banked Tracks (Elk and Wolves)
Rachel, Rachel Where Art Thou?: The Need for a Noisy Spring
By Bob Ferris Accord Concentrate/ Rodeo • Accord XRT II • Arsenal AC • Atrazine 4L Drexel • Atrazine 4L Sipcam • Atrazine 4L Mana •Compadre • Forestry Garlon XRT … Continue reading Rachel, Rachel Where Art Thou?: The Need for a Noisy Spring
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
Patting Your Back While Picking Your Pocket
By Bob Ferris The recent article in Mother Jones about the oil industry and the NRA floods me with relief because it is a variation of what I have … Continue reading Patting Your Back While Picking Your Pocket
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
Of Hobbits, Elves, Elk, Ecology and Wolves
By Bob Ferris My wife and I are fans of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. For us that meant that we recently re-watched the extended versions of the … Continue reading Of Hobbits, Elves, Elk, Ecology and Wolves
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
Let’s Talk of Wolves and Cattle but Please Include Elk, Deer, Fish, and Birds Too.
Having worked in orchards and on ranches as a child and young adult, I have a tremendous respect for the folks who actually produce our food. That respect has led … Continue reading Let’s Talk of Wolves and Cattle but Please Include Elk, Deer, Fish, and Birds Too.