Thirty days ago, the Yellowstone Wolves lost their protected status.
Today, there are 37 fewer Yellowstone Wolves.
Please see my previous diary, which references this diary, and join me over the jump.
I received an email from the Natural Resources Defence Council (NRDC), which shares the following stories of "the thrill of the hunt."
On the very day that these wolves lost their Endangered Species protection, a crippled wolf named "Limpy," one of the most photographed wolves in Yellowstone's famous Druid Peak pack, was shot to death when he ventured outside the park.
Wouldn't you have to be very proud of yourself for killing a crippled wolf? Apparently sportsmanship is not part of this equation.
Another wolf was stalked for over 35 miles by snowmobile before being overtaken and shot. Another was found dead on the side of the highway, his still-warm body torn apart by bullets.
At least four of the deaths have been females - and as the email points out, this is right before denning season.
The NRDC has - with 11 other groups - "filed suit this week in federal court to stop the killing and restore the wolf's desperately needed Endangered Species protection."
As they continue this fight, they ask that you let congress know that you also stand against poisoning of gray wolves (and other wildlife.)
Updated with Pager's comment and eye opening link:
It's an Austrian website that began contacting Wyoming and Montana state representatives and senators about a possible boycott of both states, due to the new wolf policy.
Read the replies from some of the elected state representatives, if you dare.