[Vision2020] [Vision 2020] Wolves

[Brent Bradberry]

Regarding coyote-dog hybrids, Kai mentioned his experience. My friend 
the late Mel Hirschi had a similar experience a few years ago. He 
attempted to develop a coyote-german shepherd hybrid which could be 
taught(?) to herd sheep and not eat them. I think the reasoning was that 
sheep guarded by such a dog would be less vulnerable to coyote 
predation. The experiment was unsuccessful - the hybrids were not 
receptive to instruction.

Also, as to wolves, I think that delisting and proper management is 
probably best for all concerned. Wolves are intelligent, and limited 
hunting of them (outside of adequately large areas) would soon teach 
them that humans are to be avoided. The Devil is in the details, though 
- there must be enough contiguous areas where they are not hunted, and 
the number of tags should be determined by sound science.

Brent Bradberry
A hunter (but not of wolves)