Thanks blacktail for your efforts to educate people, ( my post was not aimed at you)

I have watched this issue closely. One of the biggest arguments, and the one that listed the wolves again was the issue of genetic isolation.

Mrs Stone from the Defenders of Wildlifehas been quoting the studies that were done several years ago. I watched the open dialog on Idaho Public Television recently and the discussion was very interesting to say the least. The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Assosiation , Idaho Fish and Game , Mrs. Stone , Ralph Maughn , and I belive that it was the Idaho Sheep Growers Association were present for the meeting. All factions involved were sitting at the same table to discuss the issue of wolves.The Defenders of Wildlife had pledged to continue the court battles until a science based management plan was presented. It was clear that she too did not know the recent specifics. I do have to hand it to her though as she conducted herself in a professional manner, unlike the pro wolf radical Ralph Maughn whom I have had dealings with myself in the past. he wasn't happy with me at the time as I was somewhat involved with a news story that put his cargo in a negative light. But thats another story.

I met with some of the above at a public hearing and was very impressed with our wildlife agencies. They have a tough job and have been working harder than most can imagine. I also found that they are very open to public comment.

Hunters will need to show that wolves can be managed to the point where genetic crossover can occur. By wiping any of the regions clean of wolves, it just shows that genetic crossover will have a hard time of occuring.

I myself belive that a single state on its own can indeed manage and allow for proper genetic crossover while waiting for other states management plans to catch up. Idaho has set its population at 5 times the recovery level goals and has a great management plan in place. Its time to put it into action!