Montana governor authorizes wolf kills

[BlueStateSaint]

I wasn't sure whether or not this belonged in the 2nd Amendment forum or not.  If it does, please move it there . . .

Montana governor authorizes wolf kills



February 17th, 2011
03:32 PM ET

Entire packs of endangered gray wolves may be killed under new directives from Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer.

Schweitzer ordered wildlife officers not to investigate or prosecute ranchers who shoot wolves that attack livestock, and he authorized the killing of entire packs that endanger livestock or elk.

The Democratic governor outlined his initiative Wednesday in a defiant letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, a copy of which was published on Schweitzer's website.

"At this point, I can do nothing less and still maintain my commitment as Governor to uphold the rights of our citizens to protect their property and to continue to enjoy Montana's cherished wildlife heritage and traditions," Schweitzer wrote.

Montana livestock producers are frustrated over rules that protect wolves, which were hunted to near-extinction in the early 20th century.

I wonder what the rabidly anti-hunting factions of the Democrat Party will say about this?

The rest is at:

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/02/17/montana-governor-authorizes-wolf-kills/?hpt=T2

[JohnnyReb]

When wolves attack and eat Tofu/pot, the left will say, "Kill'em all".