A misconception is that a wolf hunt decreases wolf-livestock conflicts.
There is no scientific evidence that a wolf hunt reduces wolf-livestock conflicts. In fact, a hunt randomly kills nonproblem wolves and can make problems worse for farmers by making wolf packs less stable and less able to hunt wild animals.
As a state, we can come together for our farmers and our wolves by giving support to our farmers for non-lethal methods. There are a number of non-lethal costeffective options available that can help prevent and minimize conflicts between wolves and livestock.
We need to take a step back, slow down, and properly and scientifically assess what’s going on with Minnesota’s gray wolf. This also means providing the best management practices that can assist farmers in wolf territory for the long-term.
I urge our legislators, Governor Dayton, and the DNR to take action and suspend the wolf hunt.
Kirsten Stasney
Schroeder
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