by Bob Ferris Rudyard Kipling wrote a tale once about two pals in the British army serving in India who figured they could travel north to Kafiristan in present-day … Continue reading Don Peay: the Man Who Would Be King… Baron
More Dishonesty from the Elk Dudes
By Bob Ferris On facebook these days many folks post multi-paneled cartoons or photomontages that contain phrases such as “what my parents think I do” or “what my friends … Continue reading More Dishonesty from the Elk Dudes
We Need to Address Wolf Myths and Hatred Head On–Stand with US
By Bob Ferris There are some clever television commercials circulating of late that feature prankster cows taking steps to convince folks they should eat more chicken. The inferred hope … Continue reading We Need to Address Wolf Myths and Hatred Head On–Stand with US
David Allen’s Continued Attacks on Science and Wolves
David Allen of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s recent letter to Bob Ream—chairman of the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission—is a further example of Mr. Allen’s war on science and … Continue reading David Allen’s Continued Attacks on Science and Wolves
The Rickety Molehill Elk Federation
By Bob Ferris We have admittedly been a little hard on the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, but I am not sure that we feel any true guilt about it. … Continue reading The Rickety Molehill Elk Federation
Elk Foundation Shucks Sound Science
Jackson Hole News and Guide guest opinion by Bob Ferris Actions and inactions always speak louder than words. So it is very telling that, in the two weeks or so … Continue reading Elk Foundation Shucks Sound Science
Elk Group Takes Hit from Muries, Others
July 25, 2012 Jackson Hole News and Guide by Todd Wilkinson By now, you may have heard about the flap between the Murie family and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. … Continue reading Elk Group Takes Hit from Muries, Others
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Changes Name of Conservation Prize Over Wolf Dispute
July 19, 2012 Associated Press HELENA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation removed the name of Olaus J. Murie from a conservation award after the family of … Continue reading Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Changes Name of Conservation Prize Over Wolf Dispute
Press Release: Murie Family Cautions Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Over Anti-Wolf Rhetoric
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2012 For more information contact: Bob Ferris (Cascadia Wildlands) – 541.434.1463 Josh Laughlin (Cascadia Wildlands) – 541.844.8182 Murie Family Cautions Rocky Mountain Elk … Continue reading Press Release: Murie Family Cautions Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Over Anti-Wolf Rhetoric
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