The Wolf Connection

This is the third installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident. We spoke with Kim Bean from Wolves of the Rockies and Kristin Combs from Wyoming Wildlife Advocates.

We discussed legal action being taken in Wyoming related to the wolf killing, the deeper problems at the legislative and game agency levels, and how people can make change for wolves and wildlife in the state.

Kim Bean is President of Wolves of the Rockies and Kristin Combs is the Executive Director of Wyoming Wildlife Advocates.

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Wyoming Wildlife Advocates

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This is the second installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident by speaking with Carter Niemeyer.

We discussed the details of the incident, the reactions within both the hunting and non-consumptive communities, what the fallout could be from and Wyoming's massive elk herds prompting more hunting tags.

Carter Niemeyer retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf Reintroduction in both Yellowstone and Idaho. Carter has authored two books, Wolfer and Wolf Land which can be purchased through multiple book retailers.

**Articles Discussed in this Podcast**

Fury over Wyoming wolf torture allegations sparks demands for steeper penalties, reform (WyoFIle)

From Cowboy State Daily:
Eastern Wyoming Has Too Many Elk, And Hunters Can’t Kill Them Fast Enough

Wyoming Game And Fish Proposes Unlimited Elk Tags To Cut Down On Gigantic Herds

Wyoming Commission Meeting April 16-17

Investigation Could Lead To More Charges For Accused Wyoming Wolf Tormentor

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Emily Cohen is the Executive Director of 89.1 KHOL in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They were the first break the story on March 29th involving a wolf's capture by Cody Roberts, the alleged abuse and death of the wolf following its capture.

Wyoming Public Records Act requests submitted by KHOL and WyoFile as of Thursday, April 4th, have not yielded any new official information and requests for interviews with the agency by both outlets have been cancelled or denied.

Please Read KOHL's stories on this incident below:

Wolf’s capture, alleged abuse by Wyoming man condemned, highlights legal limitations

Wyoming resident cited for illegally possessing a live wolf

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From WyoFIle: Fury over Wyoming wolf torture allegations sparks demands for steeper penalties, reform

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Julia Smith is currently the Endangered Species Recovery Manager for the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. She formerly held the position of Lead of Wolf Policy for the same department for just over 2 years.

Julia spoke at about her academic background learning about large predators, ultimately working with wolves in Arizona and later Washington, her experience working in the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and how wolves are faring in the state.

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife: Grey Wolf

Capital Press: Washington Wolf Lead Takes New Challenge

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Sylvia Medina has been the President of Green Kids Club for almost 7 years. They focus on spreading the word about environmental issues relating to people and animals through storytelling. Green Kids Club works with conservation groups and writing children’s books related to environmental issues they are experiencing.

Sylvia described how Green Kids Club began, the process of writing stories for a younger audience, two upcoming wolf books The White Wolves of Yellowstone and The Wolf Matriarchs of Yellowstone, and the impacts her stories are able to have for animals across the globe.

She is partnering with Wolves of the Rockies, Rene Hersey, and Julie Argyle for The White Wolves of Yellowstone.

She is co-authoring The Wolf Matriarchs of Yellowstone with Doug Smith.

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Nicole Schmitt has been the Executive Director for Alaska Wildlife Alliance for over 6 years. They protect Alaska's wildlife through citizen mobilization, advocacy and education. Recently there have been calls to expand hunting and trapping around Denali National Park to protect moose and caribou herds.

Nicole spoke at length about Alaska Wildlife Alliance's mission, the issues surrounding hunting and trapping of wolves near Denali National Park, and the consequences on the ecosystem of not finding a long term solution for this piece of land designated as the Stampede Corridor.

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Alaska Wildlife Alliance

Proposal 186

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John E. Marriott has been photographing wildlife for over 30 years and has authored multiple books on wolves, bears and national parks. He is involved in Canadian conservation issues with his non-profit organization, EXPOSED Wildlife Conservancy, which provides ethical and science-based solutions to solve the most pressing wildlife management challenges today.

John spoke at length about the 3-part documentary series, 'Trapped In The Past' that discuss the history, economics, and flawed information used to promote trapping as ethical wildlife management.

All 3 parts of the documentary are now available to view on the EXPOSED Youtube Channel

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Trapped in the Past on YouTube

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This is the second edition of 'Wolf Tracks' where we discuss multiple wildlife issues and articles pertaining to wolves with Carter Niemeyer!

Carter retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf Reintroduction in both Yellowstone and Idaho. Carter has authored two books, Wolfer and Wolf Land, which can be purchased through multiple book retailers.

Here are the articles and content that were discussed in the podcast:

Federal Status Review Grey Wolves of NRM
Status Review Prompts Legal Action (WildEarth Guardians)
Congressman Cohen, Nadler and Huffman Call for Ending the Use of Body-Gripping Animal Traps
Rancher Not Surprised Colorado Wolves Already Near Wyoming State Line
Utah Lawmaker wants more oversight on wolves returning to Utah

Ronan Donovan recently visited Wolf Connection, and we did our first ever onsite video podcast!

Check out the Wolf Connection YouTube Channel to see the episode premiere this afternoon here.

Ronan discussed his project called ‘Wolves: Photography Exhibit’ which is coming to Los Angeles soon!

For over a decade, Ronan has been a Conservation Filmmaker & Photographer. His work includes studying chimpanzees in Uganda, wolves in Yellowstone National Park and the Arctic. His visual storytelling, speaking engagements, and photography exhibits have continued his pursuit of conservation for animals on the human dominated landscape.

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Ronan Donovan Website

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Austin Smith Jr. is a Tribal Member and the General Manager for the Branch of Natural Resources with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. He was part of a multi-person panel called “Face to Face with Oregon’s Wolves: Expert Perspectives” at the High Desert Museum in Oregon hosted by Ronan Donovan.

Austin detailed his journey growing up on the reservation, the many ecological issues he deals with in his profession, and the influence wolves have had in tribal teachings and on the land in Oregon.

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Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

Nature Nights: Wild Horses, Wolves, and Other Wildlife of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation

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