As wolf populations continue to expand in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, wolves are beginning to move into many areas they were never expected to roam again. In anticipation of this, the state of Utah put together a wolf management plan several years ago to help guide decisions in the event that wolves moved into the state. Lots of people thought the folks in Utah were crazy, until this summer.
This summer, wolf activity in northern Utah was confirmed, with the predators found killing sheep and cattle in Cache County.
Other states should take notice. Wolf populations are spreading, and proper management and planning will hopefully result in regulated hunting and trapping seasons. Such responsible wildlife management can help minimize wolf impacts to livestock and promote the wolf as a valuable furbearer instead of a nuisance.
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