tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post5406026402793891255..comments2023-09-22T04:10:57.228-04:00Comments on Beth's stories: WolvesBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02604780070187163751noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-9671957011485852572009-01-25T08:27:00.000-05:002009-01-25T08:27:00.000-05:00A few small points. Wolves were not "reintroduced"...A few small points. Wolves were not "reintroduced" in Minnesota. For a long period we were the only state in the lower forty-eight states to have wolves. They were and are "managed" with common sense. Protection, re-location, compensation to farmers for proven losses, killing when no other alternative works. The population was and remains healthy and viable.The people overall value wolves as an important part of our wilderness ethic.troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-50607150758899593432009-01-21T17:22:00.000-05:002009-01-21T17:22:00.000-05:00Beth, you are always reading the most interesting ...Beth, you are always reading the most interesting books! I did not know anyone was interested in reintroducing them to the area. My first wolf book was Never Cry Wolf by Farley Mowat. He certainly changed the way I viewed them.Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-61773163674894946992009-01-18T23:06:00.000-05:002009-01-18T23:06:00.000-05:00Hi Beth,Remember me? :o)Wolves get a bad rap in f...Hi Beth,<BR/><BR/>Remember me? :o)<BR/><BR/>Wolves get a bad rap in fairy tales and children's stories. I know I was intimidated. A few years ago I read "The Hidden Life of Dogs" by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas - an account of her 30 years observing wolves, dingos, and domestic dogs. Since I read that book, I've been intrigued by the wolf and similarities I see in my own spoiled Bostons.<BR/><BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-83424655322592920822009-01-14T15:52:00.000-05:002009-01-14T15:52:00.000-05:00Beth, just a very quick note to say I made a mista...Beth, just a very quick note to say I made a mistake (which Tara corrected, thank goodness!) in the popover recipe. It's only 1/2 t. oil in each cup, NOT 2 t. I sure hope you haven't made them yet. :<) I left a comment on my blog in case you came back.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-91250265314770250852009-01-13T13:40:00.000-05:002009-01-13T13:40:00.000-05:00Hi from Montana, Beth!I had to weigh in on this st...Hi from Montana, Beth!<BR/><BR/>I had to weigh in on this story -- being so close to the area where wolves have been reintroduced.<BR/><BR/>Here is the latest article about the battle between wildlife and ranching: http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2009/01/10/news/state/35-wolfkilled.txt<BR/><BR/>For those readers who think that the rancher is too quick to kill the wolves:<BR/>"Svenson had tried without success to keep his sheep safe by using lights, noise makers, herders, night patrols and guard dogs. Two of his guard dogs were attacked and injured by the wolf on New Year's "<BR/><BR/>The bottom line is wolves wander...Reed Point is 120 miles west of Yellowstone National Park, so they are currently in many rural areas within the state now.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I hope the Northeastern US is cautious before reintroducing - there are a lot more people and cute house pets at risk in that area than Montana ;)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874861873261853672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-71188404480648716972009-01-13T11:24:00.000-05:002009-01-13T11:24:00.000-05:00Beth, I work for Algonquin Outfitters (http://www....Beth, I work for Algonquin Outfitters (http://www.algonquinoutfitters.com), we organize canoe trips into Algonquin Park, and yes people do occasionally see wolves. Currently we are running a photo contest online featuring the Wildlife of Algonquin Park. There's a few wolf pictures that people have submitted. http://www.algonquinoutfitters.com/contest <BR/><BR/>We also support animal research in the park and a vast amount of wolf research is done in Algonquin Park.<BR/><BR/>Living in this area I've also had the rare pleasure of encountering wolves. We used to live on the west side of Algonquin Park and our property there was frequented by a wolf pack on a regular basis. Winter was great because you could see their foot prints. Unfortunately your more likely to hear a wolf than see one unless you spend a great amount of time in their territory.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168957880864845340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-88588371584477289542009-01-13T09:15:00.000-05:002009-01-13T09:15:00.000-05:00We saw one up close, when we were vacationing in S...We saw one up close, when we were vacationing in South Dakota near Mount Rushmore a few years ago. We were eating our picnic lunch at a roadside park and he was walking on the bluff above us. He stopped briefly we he saw us and went on his way. Coyotes are more rampant in our area and pose a threat to livestock. When I worked at D/FW airport they had problems with them occasionally crossing the runways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-17453584442953170832009-01-13T06:30:00.000-05:002009-01-13T06:30:00.000-05:00I've never seen one either, but think they are fas...I've never seen one either, but think they are fascinating creatures. It makes me nuts to hear ranchers say they feel justified in killing them to protect livestock. Uh, I believe THEY were there first?Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-82252737283026686702009-01-13T02:17:00.000-05:002009-01-13T02:17:00.000-05:00Beth, how thrilling to have seen them in the wild....Beth, how thrilling to have seen them in the wild. I have seen a documentary on the re-introduction of wolves into Yellowstone. It was fascinating. Wonder why it took them to long to realize you shouldn't mess with Mother nature.beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-39140846925874540122009-01-12T21:23:00.000-05:002009-01-12T21:23:00.000-05:00My interest in wolves piqued when I moved to Sonom...My interest in wolves piqued when I moved to Sonoma County and took to finding out about jack London after I hiked the trail by the ruins of his "Wolf House". <BR/><BR/>http://www.fineartandhistory.com/WolfHouseMain.htm<BR/><BR/>And wolves mate for life, right? I LOVE that. Actually, it's time for me to take a (better) look again at these remarkable animals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-18813598557759229012009-01-12T19:26:00.000-05:002009-01-12T19:26:00.000-05:00I love wolves--and think they have gotten a bad ra...I love wolves--and think they have gotten a bad rap (or had bad pr agents).<BR/>Years ago, I read the book Julies of the Wolves to my son--ever since then, I have just loved them.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-1760320119827508192009-01-12T18:23:00.000-05:002009-01-12T18:23:00.000-05:00I have never encountered a wolf although my husban...I have never encountered a wolf although my husband has heard them when he is fishing in northern Ontario. One of the funniest, true books I have ever read is "Never Cry Wolf" By Farley Mowat. He lived among the wolves as part of a study. It was also made into a movie, but I liked the book better.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.com