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Re: Collared wolf dead

The great, unblighted Frank Church Wilderness … until Idaho Fish and Game committed a wildlife violation in a federally protected wilderness, bringing in a helicopter to chase down wolves and collaring four wolves. IDFG also brought in a state-hired hunter to kill off nine wolves before deciding to pull the hunter out. Wow. A black eye for IDFG? More like a travesty. IDFG blames miscommunication.

This agency has more excuses for violations against solves than a 4-year-old caught in a cookie jar. The blatant disrespect for a species, the wolf, has gone on far too long. Now it includes the blatant disrespect for a natural, magnificent, federally protected wilderness.

No surprises here. IDFG is run and hand-picked by Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and his anti-wolf posse. Keep the Frank Church Wilderness wild.

TARI BERGAMO

Priest River