http://www.abqjournal.com/592995/news/threats-to-humans-led-to-wolf-killing.html
Threats to humans led to wolf killing
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service killed M1130, a male Mexican wolf, in Catron County after several incidents involving people and residences, according to a memorandum written by Benjamin Tuggle, director of the Southwest Region.
Although just released back into the wild April 21 from captivity at Sevilleta’s Wolf Management Facility, the captive-bred M1130 was exhibiting escalating nuisance behavior, including increasing activity near residents and neighborhoods in Catron County.
As a result, the Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team, or IFT, was given permission to try to remove him from the wild. Authorized capture methods included trapping, darting and lethal take. The IFT had several traps set and made multiple attempts to dart the animal. However, these efforts failed and IFT implemented lethal take.
Several incidents were documented in the memo.
Late in the evening of May 17, the IFT received notification from Catron County “that they are investigating a wolf incident near a trailer on Eagle Peak Road.”
The incident investigation showed that a wolf was circling around an occupied trailer for approximately 30 minutes until it got dark, despite the resident making noise and trying to get the wolf out of the area. There was a dog at the trailer that the resident put up right after seeing the wolf, the memorandum said.
The next day, the IFT documented it was M1130 and stayed in the area that evening to attempt to dart, haze or set traps if the animal returned to the area.
On May 19, the team searched in vain around Reserve and Eagle Peak for a signal of the animal. However, the Catron County wolf investigator, who had been in the area of an incident near Luna, called the team at 6 p.m.
That situation involved a wolf hanging around a residential area and three separate incidents involving humans.
At 8 a.m., a 21-year-old man fishing for minnows in a creek saw a wolf watching him about 15 feet away, from across the creek. He slowly backed up, but the wolf did not move.
About 10 a.m., a 12-year-old girl riding her horse saw what she at first believed was a coyote in the field chasing cattle. She loped toward the area and saw the animal was a wolf.
Her horse spooked and jerked the reins out of her hands. The horse went back toward the house while the wolf was about 30 yards behind.
During the day, a 2-year-old boy was told to feed the dogs. He indicated to his mother that the “neighbor’s dog” was out there. She saw it was actually a wolf and was only 10 to 25 yards from the boy.
The wolf in all three incidents, M1130, was consistently near people and was seen during the day by IFT personnel and the Catron County wolf investigator. The IFT chased the wolf and fired a dart at the wolf but missed.
The IFT then set traps and left the area. The next day, IFT personnel checked traps and set additional traps.
In addition, the wolf was seen chasing elk in the general area of the incidents on the previous day.
An annual survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in February confirmed that there are a total of 19 packs, with a minimum of 53 wolves spread among forested lands in New Mexico.
Agents kill wolf that came near humans
Exposing the Big Game 
This is so blatantly exaggerated. Doesn’t the newspaper (and I use the term loosely) even pretend to check sources and verify content anymore? What kind of parent lets a two-year old feed dogs, if that were possible, and the kid ‘indicates’ the ‘neighbor’s dog’ was out. Doesn’t the parent check on the kid beforehand or are they tossed out on their own to fend for themselves at an early age (builds character, and probably given a gun at 5)? And the 12-year old ‘loped’ out to the field, is that a incidence of lycanthropy or what? Maybe they meant ‘galloped’ and is was a misprint of only the last 5 letters?) And since when can’t a wolf chase elk?
I’m calling BS on this dangerous, made-up drivel.
It’s “the children,” don’t you know. They are used now to sell everything and are very convenient for fear mongering including the old fears of wolves and other wildlife. So the wolves must go. Look at this from New Mexico:
In Catron County, New Mexico, aggressive Mexican gray wolves are terrorizing residents. Here wolves are killing pets in front yards in broad daylight, and forcing parents to stand guard when children play outside. The threat has become so ominous the local school district has decided to place wolf shelters (kid cages) at school bus stops to protect school children from wolves while they wait for the bus or parents. These wolf proof cages, constructed from plywood and wire, are designed to prevent wolves from taking a child. http://townhall.com/columnists/davidspady/2013/10/28/kid-cages-at-school-bus-stops-spark-outrage-n1732543/page/full#!
Is there mind destroying/numbing toxin in the air or what?
Forcing parents to parent by watching their own children? I wish someone would write a letter to the editor about this made-up crap.
Where do you even begin to counteract these fables? There are many taxpayer burdens (livestock and ranching, for one) so that wolves, if they even are, would be much, much lower on the list. Humans beings spread disease, and their pets spread diseases to and harm wildlife. These are just two comments to lob back.
Some of us in NM have experienced the inbred hatred and ignorance of Catron Country residents. No wolf, coyote or other perceived “predator” is safe there. This is entrenched ranching country, with no tolerance for native wild life. These people are out there doing whatever they want, killing whatever they want, grazing livestock wherever they want. It is the Lawless West, the way it’s always been, as far as they are concerned. The Feds & State are their handmaidens.
When I read this article, it was apparent that this is bull-crap, once again. These wolf and coyote hating folk make up these “incidents” trying to make any wolf seen as a monster, “crying wolf” to the bureaucrats, who immediately go to their aid. This is what is happening all over the West.
This is why I constantly bring up the ranching subject. This is why I am so outraged over “wildlife groups” who stupidly believe that they can make deals, appease, and “be friendly” with the livestock industry. Project Coyote seems to be one group that feels warm and fuzzy about ranchers. Why? Those who care about wolves, coyotes, etc., should be calling them on this.
Frankly, the livestock industry will never compromise the way some “wolf lovers” have done. You have to give the livestock industry credit for having the guts for No Compromise. Too bad some of the professed “wildlife groups” cannot do the same.
I remain staunchly Anti-Grazing on Any Public Lands–period. Until All Grazing is Removed From Public Lands, nothing will change, and we will continue to lament each senseless killing. Yes, there is an enemy. The wolf, the coyote know them well.
http://www.foranimals.org
You’re absolutely right. Ever since the cattlemen took over the West, all possible competitors had to be removed–bison, wolves, bears, even wild horses, etc. Ranchers will appeal to the fears and wolf hatred of the public,will agree with the demands of the hunters to kill, and will reach into their deep pockets to buy the lawmakers. Wolves and other animals have little chance. Even the” friends” of wildlife, as you note, cave in for donations, memberships, and to avoid being called “radical environmentalists.”
Bravo, Rosemary! Bravo!!
Reblogged this on Sherlockian's Blog.
We should have known this kind of thing would happen when we considered bringing back the wolves. There is too long a history of wolf hatred and killing in this country. When there is any threat of any kind to humans (real threat or not), the animals lose. Wildlife, especially the big predators, need a lot of territory, which we are taking away from them in the form of development and recreation areas. What needs to be reduced is the human population and its endless demands for more of everything and its unwillingness to share or sacrifice for the other earthlings.
I have been permanently jaded and heartbroken by my country’s state and federal political/governmental system in the handling of US lands owned by US citizens. In reading about the governmental policies of other nations, many are so far advanced of the US in the handling of their public lands that it is laughable and a true shame on the US. I really believe it is time for a Jeffersonian revolution, in ditching the 1% Oligarchy ownership of this nation and putting it back into the hands of its citizens who really want a true democracy. There are very few (less than 1%) intelligent, informed and competent individuals that serve in the US depts. of agriculture, UFWS and the Interior and in our state governments. My husband and I – though we contribute to the heroic efforts of groups trying to save our public lands and animals – we have just GIVEN UP – we are expat-ing to Costa Rica where one can’t pull this stupid crap without being arrested and jailed. If Bernie Sanders wins – we may re-consider, however, the government officials who pad their future pockets for high paying jobs after government appointments and lobbying whoredom still walk among us – soiling this country’s very soul with their filthy lives and actions.
I agree! I doubt if Bernie Sanders will win, but I’m gold he is running to bring up topics that need attention but that have not been popular for years.
glad he is running
I’m so appreciative of the comments–thank you. It is from the heart, which weeps for the Earth. I do think highly of Mr. Sanders. Unfortunately, he will be swept away by the tide, with the billions of dollars the bankers, energy companies, and defense industry are pouring into this ridiculously-long “election campaign” show.
Those of us on this blog know what is going on behind closed doors. Sadly, most people still believe in the “system,” which is corrupt to the core. My sister still proudly hangs the flag, and probably votes. The powers- that-be will keep the increasing masses in delusional entertainment, allowing them to think they have some kind of choice, but really the only “choice” they have is the hundreds of brands to choose from in the stores or online.
This is why some of us must continue to speak out, speak the truth about what is going on. If we can save some public lands, help some native wildlife, there may be a few here and there who can survive, after humans are gone. It will be a very different planet then. A lot will depend upon the swiftness of climate disruption taking place, and whether there may be some forests, water and grasses available. These “wildlife groups” will continue to claim “another victory for wildlife” so people will donate, but we know the truth.
Those WWII resistance fighters in Warsaw knew what was coming. But, they fought to the death anyway. And, that is what we remember of them in the history books. They did not surrender to the Nazis, they did not compromise. They stood for the victims.
http://www.foranimals.org
Well stated, Rosemary! And just like those brave resisters in Nazi-occupied Europe, the current crop should not be so afraid of getting their hands dirty (or bloody) doing something about it. “The only thing needed for Evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing.”
I’m not going anywhere. The animals need us desperately, plus I want the distinct pleasure of seeing the scumbags go down – voted out of office in disgrace, and shamed out of corporate offices and boardrooms.
A fatal flaw in the Mexican wolf reintroduction program is the inclusion of USDA Wildlife Services as one of the lead agencies. I commented on this at length on my Earth for Animals blog http://foranimals.org/experiments-with-wolves/.