Wolves are not good neighbors.
The state got along just fine without them.
Ranchers say their hands are tied as introduced Canadian wolves—listed as endangered—are feasting on cattle instead of hunting elk and deer..
wolves are taking a heavy toll on cattle in Northern California and Oregon, killing calves and full-grown animals and putting stress on cow-calf operations and ranchers’ pocketbooks.
Because wolves are listed as an endangered species under state and federal law, ranchers are hamstrung: They can not shoot or harass these protected predators. The penalty for killing a wolf is steep; federal law carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine
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