The killing of wolves is senseless slaughter

The “harvesting” of 379 wolves by hunters, trappers and ranchers, instigated by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (and politicians led by Gov. Otter), amounts to nothing more than the tragic, senseless slaughter of these beautiful, intelligent and emotional creatures who are devoted to their young; and, as keystone species, enhance the biodiversity and health of forests (the phrase “forest health” was contrived by timber barons and the Forest Service to expedite the plunder of the nation’s forests, regardless of wildlife).

In truth, they have “harvested” a legacy of ignorance, injustice, shame and sadistic cruelty that ranks with the most inhuman, atrocious acts ever perpetrated against wildlife.

To justify this unconscionable slaughter, the IDFG fabricates the actual number of wolves in Idaho (which is unknown) and minimizes the total death numbers — for the benefit of ranchers and hunters (see www.wolfandwildlifestudies.com). Legal redress has been exhausted and all moral responsibility disregarded.

Voices of conscience and reason alone can and must stop this sickening slaughter of majestic wolves who have as much right to live in peace as their ignominious tormentors — even if it means the occupation of the capitol building and every LDFG office in their inglorious state.

FREDERICK K. BARDELLI

Osburn