DNR files petition to have Minnesota gray wolf status reflect Minnesota reality

Last year I blogged about my thoughts on the gray wolf population in the Midwest and how I have become more and more uncomfortable with this majestic predator sharing the outdoors with me. They have been delisted twice and both times opposing organizations used procedural issues in their legal battle to re-list them as endangered. During this time, the wolf populations have increased, the number of complaints have increased, livestock and pet loss have increased, and so has the financial burden on government agencies.

Last weekend I saw a fresh track of a large canine. It was more than double the size of my 60lb Labrador Retriever. It most definitely was a wolf. Neighbors have seen wolves more and more recently. I have to second guess taking my wife and daughter out camping on our recreational property due to their safety. I need to carry firearm protection when going on a nature hike. Quite frankly the wolf population needs to be put in check, and the fear of humans need to be re-introduced to the wolf population as they are becoming less and less weary of human presence.

The Minnesota DNR is petitioning to delist them yet again and return population control to them. Please show your support of this petition with your state representatives. Delisting does not mean the wolf population will be eliminated, but rather proper population control will be done to maintain acceptable populations which allow humans and wolves to co-exist.