Western Wildlife Conservation

In Washington State, Hunters May No Longer Be “Necessary to Manage Wildlife”
https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/wildlife-management-washington-hunting/?fbclid=IwAR0-RB9jAs778QED9F5tDovrt0wMmIE65UVV2Gx16sEiRaQDdvwSLl75QHk

In Washington State, Hunters May No Longer Be "Necessary to Manage Wildlife" An emerging wildlife war has its first skirmish this week in Spokane where a reformist group is looking to deprioritize hunting and hunters.

The wrong wolf . . .
https://pounceconservation.weebly.com/the-wrong-wolf.html?fbclid=IwAR0OrOmuF4DZSA4Cw1r9-Lds14HVl488aNHm2ty3vHaFQBMGUovwoAhml5A

Poll Shows Gulf Between Washington Voters And State Fish And Wildlife Management
https://www.endangered.org/for-immediate-release-poll-shows-gulf-between-washington-voters-and-state-fish-and-wildlife-management/?fbclid=IwAR29ovcK1LjsnZnHOc-fLS0enw_WFhDJaGnxvPNQx0jE5J7QIku2vcY2_bQ

Another Smackout wolf lost! 🤬🤬🤬

On Oct. 10, WDFW lethally removed a yearling female wolf from the Smackout pack territory
https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/smackout-pack-update-4

Smackout pack update This is an update for the Smackout pack following the lethal removal authorization by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind on Oct. 7.

Now the Leadpoint pack is being targeted!!! When will WDFW stop this insane merry-go-round of indiscriminate killing and pack disruption???

***WDFW Director reauthorizes lethal action in Leadpoint wolf pack territory
https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/wdfw-director-reauthorizes-lethal-action-leadpoint-wolf-pack-territory

wdfw.wa.gov

They just can't stop killing wolves. Any sane organization would be questioning the ranchers 'non lethal' methods, but no, WDFW continue the persecution of public wildlife to benefit private interests!!!
***WDFW Director reauthorizes lethal action in Smackout wolf pack territory***
https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/wdfw-director-reauthorizes-lethal-action-smackout-wolf-pack-territory

WDFW Director reauthorizes lethal action in Smackout wolf pack territory Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind today (Oct. 7, 2022) authorized the lethal removal of one wolf from the Smackout pack territory in response to repeated depredations of cattle on public and private grazing lands in Stevens and Pend Oreille Counties.

***Leadpoint pack update: 2 precious wolves killed to appease ranchers!!! 🤬🤬🤬
https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/leadpoint-pack-update-5

Leadpoint pack update This is an update for the Leadpoint pack following the lethal removal authorization by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind on Sept. 21.

The only thing WDFW know how to do is cave in to ranchers and kill. When will we demand that wildlife takes priority (as it is held in public trust) over private welfare grazers???

***WDFW Director authorizes lethal action in Leadpoint wolf pack territory***

https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/wdfw-director-authorizes-lethal-7

WDFW Director authorizes lethal action in Leadpoint wolf pack territory On Sept. 21, 2022, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind authorized lethal removal by WDFW and issued a producer permit for lethal removal of up to two wolves total from the Leadpoint pack territory in response to repeated depredations of cattle on private grazing...

Another wolf killed to appease ranchers, and he may not even have been part of the 'offending' pack!!! 🤬🤬🤬

Smackout pack update

Publish date

Sep 8, 2022

This is an update for the Smackout pack following the lethal removal authorization by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind on Sept. 1.

On Sept. 1, Director Kelly Susewind authorized staff to lethally remove one wolf from the Smackout pack territory in response to repeated depredations of cattle on public and private grazing lands in Stevens and Pend Oreille Counties under the guidance of the state's Wolf Conservation and Management Plan and the lethal removal provisions of the department's wolf-livestock interaction protocol.

On Sept. 8, WDFW staff lethally removed a juvenile male wolf while conducting lethal removal operations. Although this wolf was in the immediate proximity of and appeared to be traveling with members of the Smackout pack, based on the location of the removal and subsequent discovery of other wolves in the area, it is not clear whether the wolf was traveling with the Smackout pack or the Dirty Shirt pack.

Based on these events, lethal removal operations have been suspended. If WDFW documents additional livestock depredation(s) attributed to the Smackout pack indicating a renewed pattern of depredation, the current lethal removal authorization may be reinitiated and extended.

WDFW documented five depredation events (five within the last 30 days) affecting three different livestock producers resulting in four dead and two injured calves since August 17, 2022 attributed to the Smackout pack. WDFW has not documented any additional wolf depredations in the Smackout pack territory since Aug. 31.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/smackout-pack-update-2

Smackout pack update This is an update for the Smackout pack following the lethal removal authorization by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind on Sept. 1.

FREE Conflict Reduction Webinars for livestock producers
https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/free-conflict-reduction-webinars

FREE Conflict Reduction Webinars for livestock producers The Conflict on Workinglands Conservation Innovation Grant (CoW-CIG) team is hosting three webinars this summer/fall to share practical information with ranchers about conflict reduction with predators. (Please note, WDFW did not generate, review, or endorse any of the webinar content.) There may be...

Once again the 'go to' solution for WDFW is to indiscriminately kill. When will we say enough is enough! Cattle do NOT belong in this territory, wolves DO!
WDFW Director authorizes lethal action in Smackout wolf pack territory
https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/wdfw-director-authorizes-lethal-6

WDFW Director authorizes lethal action in Smackout wolf pack territory Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind today (Sept. 1, 2022) authorized the lethal removal of one wolf from the Smackout pack territory in response to repeated depredations of cattle on public and private grazing lands in Stevens and Pend Oreille Counties. The proa...

Range Riding - Pathways to Implementation FREE webinar for livestock producers on Aug. 23

https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/range-riding-pathways-implementation

Range Riding - Pathways to Implementation FREE webinar for livestock producers on Aug. 23 The Conflict on Workinglands Conservation Innovation Grant (CoW-CIG) team (with whom WDFW is a collaborator) invites you to join them to learn about emerging opportunities to implement range riding in your operation with financial and technical assistance through NRCS programs, such as EQIP. August....

New WDFW blog post: Pack territories - A wolf’s “neighborhood” and how they use it

https://wdfw.medium.com/pack-territories-a-wolfs-neighborhood-and-how-they-use-it-35d166e996d9

Pack territories: A wolf’s “neighborhood” and how they use it Think about your neighborhood. We all tend to have a certain area around our home and the places that we work that we utilize more than…

OSP Fish and Wildlife Seeking Public Assistance in Identifying Person(s) responsible for killing a Wolf -- Baker County (Photo) - 08/09/22

The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for shooting and killing a wolf in the Pine Creek Wildlife Management Unit.

On August 5, 2022, Fish and Wildlife Troopers received information from ODFW that a collared wolf, OR112, may be deceased at a location just off of Forest Service RD 66, between Twin Lakes and Fish Lake. This location is approximately 7 miles north of Halfway, OR.

Fish & Wildlife Troopers and ODFW personnel responded to the area and located a deceased wolf over the embankment of the 66 RD. The wolf had injuries consistent with having been shot by a firearm. The wolf, known as OR112 was a two year old gray-collared female that was part of the Keating Pack. Troopers believe the wolf was shot and killed on the morning of August 4, 2022.

The Oregon Wildlife Coalition and conservation partners are offering to pay an $11,500 reward that leads OSP F&W Troopers to an arrest and/or citation stemming from this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact OSP through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677), or email [email protected] Reference case number SP22201971.

https://flashalert.net/id/OSPOre/156618

OSP Fish and Wildlife Seeking Public Assistance in Identifying Person(s) responsible for killing a Wolf -- Baker County (Photo) The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for shooting and killing a wolf in the Pine Creek Wildlife Management Unit. On August 5, 2022, Fish and Wildlife Troopers received information from ODFW that a col

WDFW Monthly Wolf Report - July 2022
https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/monthly-wolf-report-july-2022

Monthly Wolf Report - July 2022 This update provides an overview of gray wolf conservation and management activities in Washington during July 2022.

Monthly Wolf Report - June 2022

https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/monthly-wolf-report-june-2022

Monthly Wolf Report - June 2022 This update provides an overview of gray wolf conservation and management activities in Washington during June 2022.

Commission votes for no action on wolf livestock deterrence rule making

https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/commission-votes-no-action-wolf-livestock-deterrence-rule-making

Commission votes for no action on wolf livestock deterrence rule making The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission made a decision to not adopt or amend rules as part of the Wolf Livestock Conflict Deterrence Rule making proposals at its special meeting July 8.

Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Wolf-Livestock Conflict Deterrence Rule Making now available

https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/final-supplemental-environmental-impact

Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Wolf-Livestock Conflict Deterrence Rule Making now available The Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Wolf-Livestock Conflict Deterrence Rule Making is now available here.

TWO of our precious wolves murdered 🤬🤬🤬

Togo pack update

Publish date

Jun 17, 2022

This is an update for the Togo pack following the lethal removal authorization by WDFW Director Kelly Susewind on June 13.

On June 13, WDFW Director Kelly Susewind authorized Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff to lethally remove one to two wolves from the Togo pack territory in response to repeated depredations of cattle on private grazing lands in Ferry County under the guidance of the state's Wolf Conservation and Management Plan and the lethal removal provisions of the department's wolf-livestock interaction protocol.

WDFW lethally removed a yearling female wolf on June 14 and an adult male wolf on June 17 from the Togo pack territory. With the removal of two wolves, the lethal removal authorization is now expired.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/togo-pack-update-21

Togo pack update This is an update for the Togo pack following the lethal removal authorization by WDFW Director Kelly Susewind on June 13.

And so it begins again folks!

WDFW Director authorizes lethal action in Togo wolf pack territory

Publish date

Jun 13, 2022

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind today (June 13, 2022) authorized the lethal removal of one to two wolves from the Togo pack territory in response to repeated depredations of cattle on private grazing lands in Ferry County.

The proactive and responsive non-lethal deterrents used by the two affected livestock producers (described below) in the area this grazing season have not curtailed further depredations.

Director Susewind's decision is consistent with the guidance of the state's Wolf Conservation and Management Plan and the lethal removal provisions of the Department's 2017 wolf-livestock interaction protocol.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/wdfw-director-authorizes-lethal-5

WDFW Director authorizes lethal action in Togo wolf pack territory Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind today (June 13, 2022) authorized the lethal removal of one to two wolves from the Togo pack territory in response to repeated depredations of cattle on private grazing lands in Ferry County. The proactive and responsive non-le...

If you haven't had the chance to see this trailer of Today as I run based on my poem I would ask that you share widely.

Thank you whole heartedly folks!!

https://youtu.be/AJIa4ANzY9g

TRAILER Today As I Run Coloradans have the opportunity to be different, to not repeat the tragedy of the Profanity Peak wolf family.We can coexist. Yes, coexistence will require ch...

Very important article folks!!

It's time for WDFW to follow the science and for the spring bear hunt to be forever in the past..

Please sound off below!!

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/mar/13/samantha-bruegger-time-for-state-to-end-spring-bea/

Samantha Bruegger: Time for state to end spring bear hunts By Samantha Bruegger

Legislative Alert
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Hi all:



The senate committee announced yesterday afternoon that they will be voting on Commissioners Smith, Ragen, Rowland, Lehmkuhl, Linville and Anderson tomorrow at the end of the committee meeting. That recommendation will then go to the Senate for a floor vote. So, please try to take a few minutes by tomorrow morning to email your recommendations for Smith, Ragen, Rowland and Lehmkuhl—or at least, go to these links and register a recommendation and brief comment for each one:



Lorna Smith - https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=9250&Year=2021&Initiative=false

Tim Ragen - https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=9402&Year=2021&Initiative=false

John Lehmkuhl - https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=9404&Year=2021&Initiative=false

Melanie Rowland - https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=9405&Year=2021&Initiative=false

I did not add a link for Linville for obvious reasons as she votes against wildlife and for special interests such as the cattle lobby.

Please Please, make your voices heard on this!!

Please caption this recent photo from NE Washington's Leadpoint Pack.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/nbcmontana.com/amp/news/local/new-study-shows-wolves-change-behavior-around-bears

Great article!!

New study shows wolves change behavior around bears A new study at University of Montana shows Yellowstone wolves change their behavior around bears. Biologists wanted to know more about how predators interact with each other. Research shows wolves hunt less when competing with bears but mountain lions hunt more. UM released the following on Feb. 4:I...

AWARD AND TRIBUTE ALERT!!
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Over the years I have written hundreds of articles about wolves.

From the beginning of my adventure there was a special advocate who was behind the scenes with me here at Western Wildlife Conservation.

She was brought to tears as I began explaining to the world what was happening one day as the State began a lethal removal operation to remove the Huckleberry Pack in NE Washington on Hunters pass.

There were hundreds of sheep that were let to roam in an area not far from a rendezvous site on a property owned by the Hancock Timber Company.

I went up to the area and observed what was going on and reported back to all of you what was going on as it was happening until one fateful day when a chopper flew over my head and I heard a thud of a shot that rang out in the distance.

I later found out from a friend of mine Suzanne Asha Stone that in fact it was the breeding female of the Huckleberry Pack that was removed.

That is when this page exploded in growth to have near 10,000 followers. Eileen Sutz is the name of one of the advocates who helped me move the needle and bring the story of Washington's wolves to all of you. She was a special person who unfortunately passed away due to a stroke a little over a week ago.

We spoke often of what was happening in her neck of the woods in Wisconsin and Illinois as well thought together on what wolves mean and what we could do to change the circumstances.

She shared our work on Save Wolves Now, Wolf Watcher and many other pages and web sites as well retold the stories I wrote so people could understand the gravity of the issues surrounding our wild faces.

For February 2022 our Wildlife Advocate of the Month and the person whom we are paying tribute to is non other than Eileen Sutz. She will be on our legends List as well.

Thank you Dear Eileen!!

https://wdfw.medium.com/capturing-and-collaring-washingtons-wolves-dbfd87c689bd

Capturing and collaring Washington’s wolves Wolves started making Washington their home again around 2008, after being extirpated from the state by the early 1900s. Since their…

A young girl was doing her homework at her parents small farm near Boise Idaho and as always was doodling her favorite animal which was a Grey Wolf while thinking about the answers to write on her homework assignment.

Her father who was an avid wolf hunter and trapper was getting frustrated by the continued distraction so asked his daughter if she had a moment to talk.

She replied sure.

He asked her a snarky question about why wolves exist on the planet and why we allowed wolves to be around when all they do is kill all the deer and elk and are a scourge to our forest.

The little girl said, I have a question. Cows, Horses and Deer all eat the same thing. Grass.

Why do cows p**p in big patties, deer p**p in little pellets and horses in big clumps?

Perplexed, her father said I don't know.

She responded to her father, How can you feel qualified then to discuss wolves when obviously you don't know s**t?

From the mouths of babes...

I just adore how all of us are magnets for exactly what we put out there in the world!!

This past week has seen another great thing come about in Washington State as Governor Inslee has filled all three vacant seats on the WDFW Commission!!

I am honored to be a part of the group who sent letters and urged Governor Inslee to make appointments quickly after the resignation of Fred Koontz who could not deal with the commission's politics. Who could blame him...

Now the tables are finally turned it appears as the Governor has appointed three very qualified commissioners to fill vacancies that have needed to be filled for quite some time and hopefully be a voice of reason and science for the animals sake...

The new commissioners have the following credentials.
A leading marine mammal expert, an experienced wildlife biologist, and a dedicated environmental attorney.

Please join us and our partners in welcoming the following commissioners for WDFW

Dr. John Lehmkuhl from Chelan County will fill the eastern Washington position that has been vacant for over a year. Dr. Lehmkuhl is a retired research biologist with the U.S. Forest Service, who has spent 25 years working with Washington wildlife. He has a Ph.D. in forest science and an M.S. in wildlife ecology.

Melanie Rowland from Okanogan County will fill the at-large seat vacated by Commissioner Fred Koontz in December. Ms. Rowland is a retired environmental attorney, who spent 15 years as a senior attorney for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, working on issues related to fisheries, marine mammals, and endangered species.

Dr. Tim Ragen from Skagit County will fill the seat previously held by Larry Carpenter, Dr. Ragen is the retired director of the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission. He has a Ph.D., in oceanography, and since retirement has continued his lifelong fight to conserve endangered marine species, including southern resident killer whales.

Here is the Award for best of the best for 2021!!

Michael Folks!!

Please share widely folks!!

Our January 2022 Wildlife Achievement Award Winner!!

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Each month Western Wildlife Conservation chooses a wildlife advocate of the month.

January, being the first month of the year names our first advocate of the month for 2022.

After being nominated by not one, but 3 other advocates I had to look a bit closer at our newest Advocate of the month and I have to say, that I am pleased to announce that Melba Coleman has been chosen as January's advocate of the month and the first advocate of the month for 2022.

Melba is a co-owner of Yellowstone Optics and stands firm in her dedication to wildlife and the lands they call home.

According to her page, her favorite quote is “If you sit and wait, nothing will continue to happen. It only takes one person caring to be a catalyst for positive change" and she apparently lives her words.

Thank you Melba for your hard work and dedication to wild faces and places.

Congrats for being awarded Advocate of the month for January 2022!!

We are all very proud of you!

These awards are not given lightly!!

Legislative ALERT!!!
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Please share rapidly folks!!!

Hi All!!

My apologies for not getting this and getting it out sooner.

Time is of the essence in Washington State to get your voices heard.

There are a number of bills being heard in committee today and the links provided and the explanation is below per our friends at Washington Wildlife First.

Please read and follow the links provided.

Thanks WWC

Good morning, everyone, I wanted to give you a quick update on bills this week; some bills are being heard in Committee today, so I apologize for the late notice. Below is a summary of the bills in public hearings this week that we are watching, our position, and how you can engage. We do not have any intel that the Senate bills are likely to pass, but your engagement in the process is important.

House Bill 2027 was introduced by allies in the legislature; however, we have concerns about this bill going forward. We will let everyone know if those concerns can be addressed and our position can change. Please let me know if you have any follow-up questions.

Today, 1/25 @ 1:30 pm in Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks is scheduled to hear testimony on the following three bills:

SB 5721, which would put WDFW under the management of the commissioner of public lands.
ACTION: Note your position as "Con" for the legislative record. CLICK HERE

SB 5656 , which would provide that if the senate does not confirm an appointment to the Fish and Wildlife Commission within 12 months, the appointment to the commission expires and the governor must provide a new appointment.
ACTION: Note your position as "Con" for the legislative record. CLICK HERE

SB 5661, which provides that If the governor fails to fill vacancies on the Commission within 60 days, those vacancies will be filled by the chair of each of the two largest caucuses of the senate and the two largest caucuses of the house.
NO ACTION: We are neutral on this.

Tomorrow, 1/26 @ 10:00 am in House Committee on Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources is scheduled to hear testimony on the following bill:

HB 2027,which would establish a joint legislative task force to consider reforms to the governance structure and mandate of WDFW.
We support the intent of this bill—a new governance structure for WDFW, including restructuring or potentially eliminating the Commission, and leadership that is “collaborative, effective, accountable, and science-based.” Its primary sponsors are Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon and Rep. Mike Chapman, who are allies to many of our groups and environmental champions.
Our concern is that this task force will suffer from the common problems of citizen work groups set up to consider wildlife issues, including that it lacks structure, organization and outcomes; that it will be stacked with people representing polarized special interest groups, rather than anyone possessing any particular expertise (in science, wildlife management, or state agency governance); and that conservationist voices will be drowned out by consumption interests (conservationists have 3 seats on this task force, while hunters, fishers, agriculture, the outdoor recreation industry and the business community will have 6).
ACTION: Note your position as "Con" for the legislative record. CLICK HERE.
Note: If you sign up for public testimony, please sign up as "other," NOT as "con" and politely convey your concerns.

OK People!!

Its time to start the process of deciding who our candidates will be for Januaries Advocate of the month!!

Please sound off below and remember that there are 12 month's in the year and to submit your choice each month!!

We are looking for someone who does not sit on any boards or are conservation leaders as many of those people will be on our quarterly Legends list!!

Thank you all very much for your continued following!!

A New Satire offered by non other than our friend Michael Tree Huggins!!

Please enjoy and don't forget to smile!!

https://envirosnowflakebrief.com/2022/01/24/shape-shifter-trophy-hunter-exposed-as-taking-the-life-form-of-sec-haaland/?fbclid=IwAR0J_HT-_nkpVxcW2HM6sWTcYzYd_5Mx8SyH62Qx5lGaT-m74gqSkvoYgbU

“SHAPE SHIFTER TROPHY HUNTER” EXPOSED AS TAKING THE LIFE FORM OF SEC. HAALAND WASHINGTON D.C. (Enviro Snowflake Brief)—A stunning discovery by the Secret Service, working with the FBI, has determined a shapeshifter trophy hunter is posing as Secretary of Interior Deb Ha…

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With every Honor to be bestowed we must honor the Worst of 2021 by an overwhelming margin.

Our Distinguished Honoree this year is a politician who has been near the bottom in education, last in science, last in common sense and last in conservation.

I would have to say it takes a lot of effort to get on this list but really it just takes a special kind of du***ss to get this award.

As his State's population is exploding he publicly tells his new constituents to leave and caters to the least productive members of society.

His hospitals are surging while he enjoys being the leader in the US with the lowest vaccinations for Covid and jeez, he's just killing us. (and most of his wildlife)

Basically, he has become the grandpumba of pricks, the worst of the worse and the dumbest of dumb. But heck, some people voted for him. maybe... And maybe really, he was just born that way.

There were unfortunately many runners up on the list that I cannot get to in this post however he was the most mentioned by advocates of Western Wildlife Conservation this past year and is deserving of this Award.

So without further ado let's Honor Idaho's Governor Brad Little!!

Thank you Brad for being who you are. (the world needs a few of you to keep the rest of us on our toes)

You can't have a best without a worst and you made the stinky list.

Congratulations!!!!

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Each year, Western Wildlife Conservation recognizes the best and worst for the year prior, giving due credit where credit is deserved.

We have 2 walls behind the scenes called the wall of fame and, the wall of shame.

This Years Wall of Fame winner goes to a person who has been writing satire for a few years now and has been growing in popularity using humor to help soften the blow concerning wild faces, and places in doing so, using magical words to turn the table on many who are basically the spawn of Satan where conservation is concerned.

This years Wall of Fame award goes to a tender hearted, talented writer who writes in his column named the envirosnowflake Brief which you can check out here https://envirosnowflakebrief.com/

In each episode, you can get the undertones, and see the talent and thought the writer puts in. He follows what is going on, and vents it to the public with excitement and charm.

I would like to say a heart felt thank you to Michael Folks AKA Michael Tree Huggins for your hard work and determination to bring light to many issues that are very troubling to many in the conservation world, and helping to put a smile back on peoples faces in times that are very difficult.

This years Wall of Fame Recipient is Michael Folks. Please stop in and see his writing and tell him thank you!!

Please note that being the best of the best for the year is very difficult to do, and there are so many advocates that deserve to be honored.

Please nominate your advocate of the month in a message to Western Wildlife Conservation with an explanation why they deserve the honor for January 2022.

Thank you Mr. Folks for what you do for the advocates and wild faces and places.