RMEF tried to be neutral after the reintroduction (which I bet was hard to do given their base), but I think now that they have seen enough carnage to outfitters, private hunters, ranchers, and the herds they have had enough of the grand experiment. That and they need membership, and sitting on the fence reading letters from outraged elkaholics closing their check books is not good business.
I’m sure you’re right about both, them trying to be neutral and the closing of check books. The important thing is they’ve taken the stand they have now, they’ll be a strong voice in wolf management.