4 thoughts on “Conservation Groups Sue to Stop Wolf Hunting in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming”
Per Eric Molvar, Western Watersheds Project:
“The perpetrator would’ve gotten a fine of up to $50,000, up to a year in jail time, they would’ve forfeited their snowmobile, they would’ve forfeited any firearms used in the crime, they would’ve forfeited any vehicles used in the crime. So, it’s a much more serious level of accountability.”
That’s more like it, isn’t it? This is what this scumbag would have had to expect if wolves had endangered species protection in this backward place. No wonder the state of Wyoming doesn’t want it. And you’ve got to blame the entire state, no excuse, because nothing ever gets done except it getting worse over time.
From Outside Magazine – “Why Wyoming Law Protects A Man Who Allegedly Tortured A Wolf”
“On February 29, Daniel, Wyoming resident Cody Roberts allegedly ran a juvenile wolf down with his snowmobile, taped its mouth shut, transported it to the town’s Green River Bar, posed for photos with the animal, then either beat or shot it to death, depending on which version of the report you read. State wildlife officials received a tip about the incident, and later fined Roberts $250 for a misdemeanor violation of Wyoming’s prohibition against possession of live wildlife. No other charges or penalties have been brought against him. As of April 10, however, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office announced that they—along with the Sublette County Attorney’s office—are now investigating Roberts.”
Why was Roberts able to torture a wolf to death with no serious consequences? The answer lies not only in Wyoming’s incredibly lax wildlife regulations, but also in the violence that permeates the relationship between the state and its most famous wild animal.”
And you’ve got to wonder why our current administration and Interior Department refuses to relist wolves, despite repeated incidents like this. Which party can you trust to protect the environment? Neither!
Exposing the Big Game 
Per Eric Molvar, Western Watersheds Project:
“The perpetrator would’ve gotten a fine of up to $50,000, up to a year in jail time, they would’ve forfeited their snowmobile, they would’ve forfeited any firearms used in the crime, they would’ve forfeited any vehicles used in the crime. So, it’s a much more serious level of accountability.”
That’s more like it, isn’t it? This is what this scumbag would have had to expect if wolves had endangered species protection in this backward place. No wonder the state of Wyoming doesn’t want it. And you’ve got to blame the entire state, no excuse, because nothing ever gets done except it getting worse over time.
As condemnation for wolf abuser continues, so does speculation that more can be done (wyomingnewsnow.tv)
From Outside Magazine – “Why Wyoming Law Protects A Man Who Allegedly Tortured A Wolf”
“On February 29, Daniel, Wyoming resident Cody Roberts allegedly ran a juvenile wolf down with his snowmobile, taped its mouth shut, transported it to the town’s Green River Bar, posed for photos with the animal, then either beat or shot it to death, depending on which version of the report you read. State wildlife officials received a tip about the incident, and later fined Roberts $250 for a misdemeanor violation of Wyoming’s prohibition against possession of live wildlife. No other charges or penalties have been brought against him. As of April 10, however, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office announced that they—along with the Sublette County Attorney’s office—are now investigating Roberts.”
Why was Roberts able to torture a wolf to death with no serious consequences? The answer lies not only in Wyoming’s incredibly lax wildlife regulations, but also in the violence that permeates the relationship between the state and its most famous wild animal.”
https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/wyoming-law-protects-wolf-torture/
And you’ve got to wonder why our current administration and Interior Department refuses to relist wolves, despite repeated incidents like this. Which party can you trust to protect the environment? Neither!
The only bright spot I could find so far:
https://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/news/wyoming/article_e2e65f52-1f09-5001-b7c6-c2babbff03ac.html