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September 2020
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America is hurting; Our supporters are hurting;
First, a deadly virus; Now, while we are still fighting Covid, our Western states
are fighting deadly fires and there is flooding in the South. We are thinking of
each and every one of you going through difficult times.
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Howl Yes - Wolves Belong in Colorado
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In just a few short weeks, Coloradans will have the power to instruct Colorado Parks
and Wildlife to develop and implement a science-based restoration plan for wolves
in Colorado.

The National Wolfwatcher Coalition strongly supports the reintroduction of wolves
to the public lands of western Colorado.
We proudly joined 70 other conservation groups in a letter [[link removed]]to
Colorado's Governor and Department of Natural Resources in support of returning
the missing howl.
A yes vote on Proposition 114 will provide the certainty that wolves will need to
reclaim Colorado.
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Howl for Wolves in Idaho - They Belong
In Idaho, the wolf hunting/trapping season lasts an unbelievable and unsustainable
11-12 months.
Records obtained from Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reveal that between
January and September 2020, recreational wolf hunters, the IDFG and USDA APHIS Wildlife
Services killed 35 wolf pups and juveniles in Idaho, some weighing as little 16
pounds, and likely only four to six weeks old. The new records show that, in total,
over 256 Idaho wolves have already been killed in Idaho in 2020 and the season is
not over yet.
The records show that one trapped wolf had only three legs with a trap still stuck
on one leg. Two wolves had cracked teeth to the bone or shattered teeth trying bite
traps. One wolf trapped by Wildlife Services in July died of hyperthermia, and one
wolf was found dead in a private trap. A number of wolves were gunned down by Wildlife
Services in "Aerial Control Actions."

As if this is not bad enough, IDFG wants to expand how wolves are trapped and killed.
Under the proposal, wolves would be trapped near a big game animal that has died
naturally. IDFG is also proposing to allow wolf baiting (a previous attempt was
rejected due to overwhelming negative comments).
Will you Howl for Them?
Send comments by September 23 via email or mail written comments to [email protected]
or mailed to Paul Kline, P.O. Box 25, Boise, ID, 83707. Docket No. 13-0116-2002.
State you oppose the placement of traps for furbearers, predatory and unprotected
wildlife near a big game animal that has died naturally and you oppose the use of
bait to trap these animals.
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Wolves provide many ecological benefits by creating a trophic cascade. They help
keep ungulate populations healthy by removing the sick and the ill. Research suggests
wolves may also limit the spread of some diseases such as CWD.
Wolves provide intrinsic benefits. Many of our supporters may never see a wolf
in the wild but it brings them joy to know there are wolves.
Native Americans share a cultural and spiritual connection to the wolf as they have
traveled similar paths. Each had their land stolen; each is feared and misunderstood;
Native Americans believe that the night is filled with good and

bad dreams. When a dreamcatcher is placed above the bed, and the morning sun can
hit, the dreamcatcher attracts and catches all the dreams. Good dreams pass through
and gently slide down the feathers to comfort the sleeper below. Bad dreams, are
caught up in its protective net and destroyed, burned up in the light of day.
These shirts, designed by FLOAT, are a tribute to the cultural significance of the
wolf to Native Americans and will only be available through Monday, September 21st
(11 am EDT)
Click to order [[link removed]]
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THANK YOU!
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Without YOU, our loyal supporters, the National Wolfwatcher Coalition would not
exist. We are appreciative of your support throughout the past years and look forward
to your continued support in the future!
For the latest scientific information, please visit OUR WEBSITE [[link removed]]
and while there, you can shop at OUR STORE [[link removed]]
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Our mission:
We 'educate, advocate, and participate' for the long term recovery and preservation
of wolves based on the best available science and the principles of democracy.
We:

1. Educate the public about the important role that wolves play in maintaining healthy
ecosystems
2. Inform the public about challenges to wolf recovery
3. Support measures that promote peaceful coexistence with wolves on the landscape
4. Educate the public about the issues in all regions and ways it can effectively
participate in the democratic process to promote science-based decision-making
about wolves.
All donations, no matter the amount, will be appreciated because they will enable
us to:

* Provide educational programs, materials and events
* Participate in conferences, seminars, and consultation with other professionals
in the fields of wolf biology, research, conservation, eco-tourism and environmental
law.
* Secure a Wolfwatcher Legal Fund to sustain potential engagement in litigation
that challenges local, state and/or federal policies that affect wolf preservation.
To DONATE online, please click the link below.
To donate by check or money order, please send your donation to our business office
at: National Wolfwatcher Coalition, PO Box 161281, Duluth, MN 55816-1281
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