Been working on this for a few....needed and wanted to say something however I do not live in the west, am not a rancher. This may be a one time post but I am not known for my post and runs either....Consider this my thoughts for now is all I can say.... I will answer when I have the time ASAP Thanks

I have refrained from posting on this topic for a reason....I live with one(a Wolf that my young son and I consider a pet), and another that is a Hybrid. I have studied Wolves even before reintroduction became an issue...for some 30+ years. An expert I am not, but I do know one thing....I have seen some very good and admirable posts made by several members on this forum. You know well who you are, Thank you! In addition, to compare Wolves to yotes is like apples to oranges! You do not know what your talking about when it comes to the differences of canids...wild or not...... Yes I know rather well how Wolves kill in the wild, and I do not belong to Peta either! I respect the animal for exactly what it is, a high level predator that is very similar to humans with their social relations, and how they maintain to survive. Not talking story books...just the truth. Wolf lover...yes, perhaps. But if one were to kill one of my livestock I would also drop it? Yep, if it was an ongoing problem you can be sure that I would. I like to consider all aspects....and the Wolf issue is one of those aspects. Hell, The antis have already won this round...quite simply because no one takes the time to understand the animal! Call me what you will, say what you will....after over 30 years of research I know better!! Some here on this thread speak with a rational tongue....and some do not. Some quite simply just hate Wolves and their competition with your hunting, or livestock.....If we lose the Wolf once again, we will loose them forever!!!! Sorry folks but for me their voice is the true voice of Wilderness and what this country once was.....and never will be again! Nuff said from this lady.......for now. If I continued I may have to ban myself.......

P.S. For the member that mentioned about Canadian Wolves as opposed to NA Wolves...and the size difference. There is somewhat of a size difference involved...on in the sense that in Canada the Wolves have had the genetic need to develop to the colder climate....the size difference can vary at times. However you were correct that most all are considered Canis Lupus and as such, one and the same!!!
Take heed on what you wish for some of you, as those of you are against a species that will surely and eventually be regulated....you want to demolish(sp) rather than regulate!!!!! Pathetic!!