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)
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
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
Oh Deer: Reading between the O&C Lines
By Bob Ferris Before I even thought about wolf and bear advocacy, I worked on deer (at right). In those pre-wolf times I fully immersed myself in all things Wallmo, … Continue reading Oh Deer: Reading between the O&C Lines
RMEF: Mutiny and the False Flag
By Bob Ferris I often read historic fiction about the time when big sailing ships ruled the seas. One frequent theme of these novels is mutiny. The more I … Continue reading RMEF: Mutiny and the False Flag
USFWS’s Wolf Delisting Fiasco (Last Chance for Comments)
By Bob Ferris Last June when the US Fish and Wildlife Service submitted a proposal to essentially delist gray wolves in the Western States they compromised the credibility of the … Continue reading USFWS’s Wolf Delisting Fiasco (Last Chance for Comments)
Jerod Broadfoot of the Oregon Outdoor Council and His Wife Under Investigation for Wildlife Violations
Jerod Broadfoot of the Oregon Outdoor Council and His Wife Under Investigation for Wildlife Violations For Immediate Release September 20, 2013 Contacts: Bob Ferris bob@cascwild.org 541-434-1463 Steven Chapman steve@skc-communications.com … Continue reading Jerod Broadfoot of the Oregon Outdoor Council and His Wife Under Investigation for Wildlife Violations
Statement of Steven K. Chapman and Bob Ferris Regarding the Investigation Of Jerod Broadfoot and the Future of the Oregon Outdoor Council and Oregon Outdoor Council Foundation
Correction: An earlier version of this statement indicated that Mr. Broadfoot and his wife were charged by the Umatilla District Attorney's Office. This conclusion was erroneous and based upon our receipt … Continue reading Statement of Steven K. Chapman and Bob Ferris Regarding the Investigation Of Jerod Broadfoot and the Future of the Oregon Outdoor Council and Oregon Outdoor Council Foundation
An Un-Natural State of Fear: Oregon Outdoor Council versus Lions, Tigers (Wolves) and Bears
By Bob Ferris The Onion has some brilliant satire and some that bites a little too deep. One that is just right was a recent one they did about wolves … Continue reading An Un-Natural State of Fear: Oregon Outdoor Council versus Lions, Tigers (Wolves) and Bears
Predatory Nonprofit?
Fight over cougars and finances By Camilla Mortensen May 16, 2013 It all seemed so easy to businessman Steven Chapman — an avid hunter, he wanted to influence … Continue reading Predatory Nonprofit?