Palin and the Wolves

Does our hubris know no bounds? Wolves are part of the natural landscape, we need to adapt to that landscape and the wolves and not constantly try to remake the environment to fit our whims of the moment. Respect life, respect the wonder of nature and instead of destroying it, love it, enjoy it. The wolves are my friends. The real enemy is the destroyer of all that is beautiful: prideful men. Mark Anderson phil1226@hotmail.com

Although I have never lived in Alaska it is quite evident that any time man interfers with the natural process the animals are always the losers. When will we ever learn and when will we stop only thinking about our own gratification?

Brenda in Augusta, Georgia

It is funny to me how these people descide to make decisions out of empathy for people not the animal,is this humane?I know the Alaskan people rely on the wolves prey for food as well did they ever consider farm raised animals for humans and leave the wild ones to fend for them selves,In America we are doin g breeding programs to bring back numbers of wolves that hunters dwindled there they are killing them for over population-hmmmm.two differnet worlds i would say definitely.In any case this is sad for americans who also see bears and wolves as a symbol just as important as the eagle.So in 5 years wil we expect these animals to be in a breeding program as well.we should try to help these populations in my eyes.

Governor Sarah Palin has shown no interest in the protection of widlife, having tried to keep the highly endangered Alaskan Beluga whale and polar bear from endangeres status. Her political career demonstrates that her policies support those from whom her power can be derived. There's no reason to believe she would act according to science and rationality when it comes to management of the Alaskan wolf populations.

I began reading the "comments" in the hope of learning from both sides of the debate. Apparently it is too difficult to stay on the subject, which I thought was the aerial hunting of wolves and the offering of a bounty for proof of a kill. The debate (if it can be called that) swiftly deteriorated into a name-calling contest. So, I am left to my orignal opinion. It is probably necesssary to cull the packs from time to time. There should be a scientific basis for the number to be killed by hunting. The hunting should not be from airplanes and helicopters. In remote areas, predator and prey will reach a natural equilibrium without human interference. And, no, I do not live in Alaska, but I plan to visit in the near future. Alaska's wildlife and scenery are the reasons for my interest, and I believe for many other tourists as well. Tourism is an important part of Alaska's economy. So can we please stick to the subject, refrain from name-calling, and perhaps present both sides of the question? Thank you.

depending on wildlife for food is complete and absolute B*llS**t ! We as human have not competed for food with wildlife since the stone age I would guess. It is obvious that the hunting program is for anyone who can afford to go on a hunting trip by plane. I would not be surprised if some politician or politicians's buddies are part of this. If Native American lived among wolves for centurie,why can't modern americans do the same. Killing off living beings for comfort is never the right choice just ask the 1% of Native Americian that we did not wipe out.

depending on wildlife for food is complete and absolute B*llS**t ! We as human have not competed for food with wildlife since the stone age I would guess. It is obvious that the hunting program is for anyone who can afford to go on a hunting trip by plane. I would not be surprised if some politician or politicians's buddies are part of this. If Native American lived among wolves for centurie,why can't modern americans do the same. Killing off living beings for comfort is never the right choice just ask the 1% of Native Americian that we did not wipe out.

The state that gave us Sarah Palin now gives us aerial killing of wolves. What a pity! The population of Alaska is sparse and yet they feel the pseudo macho need to go out and kill these ecologically essential animals. Once wolves roamed all of North America and in the last 20 years or so the lower 48 have come to realize the importance of these animals and have potected them. What...there isn't enough room in Alaska for man and wolves....as I said before...it's pitiful behavior.

I fully understand the need for normal hunting practices in order to control overpopulation but aerial hunting is quite unfair, to offer "bounty" payments for each wolf is even more inhumane. It is sad that we continue to fail to learn from our "past mistakes" -- given the near extinction of the "buffalo", the "tiger", the "alligator, the "elephant", etc. which happened mainly due to unfair hunting practices- it shocks me to think that anyone in the year 2009 would continue to advocate such aggressive unfair hunting practices of any species. I am even more shocked that a state that puts such stock in hunting would even begin to advocate such a practice. Please someone hand the government of Alaska some history books!!! I hope that the media continues to keep the public aware of this outrageous conduct.

I don't think the real issue is the state aerial hunting program in Alaska, I believe is other issue here environmental is the # 1 issue is the most complex to attack,and is not only Alaska,is Canada also no matter people complain about the water no body is doing anything in the future not only the water but the fish and Mines will never shut down no matter how safe they put the production of metals still the problem, I believe this is not about environmental this is about money !..........

What a crock. I am an Alaska....however, only with a BS and MBA, not the out-of-state phd that Volenkurg complains of. Until there is some verifiable scientific evidence that this slaughter is justified, I will continue to support the Defenders of Wildlife. Two times Alaskan residents have voted down aerial predator control and Palin has not only continued but also expanded it. It is a travesty that we all should be concerned about.

What a crock. I am an Alaskan although I only have a BS and MBA, not the out-of-state phd Volkenburg complains of. Until there is some real science backing up this aerial massacre, I am not buying it. Alaskans have twice voted against aerial predator control and Palin has continued and increased the practice. Alaska under Palin's administration is spinning out of control.

Sarah Palin is disgusting example of a human being and a politician. She works to take away rights from certain groups (ie. women & gays), promotoes the slaughter of animals (another example is when she fought for the delisting of polar bears from the endangered species list) and caters to the anti-science right wing bigots. She doesn't have "values" as she likes to call them -she is nothing more than a murderer and a bigot!

Personally I do not like Sarah and her politics, however, killing wolves probably is no worse than killing deer or moose or chickens.This is a non issue for most of us but unfortunately it's just another thing to dislike about Sarah.

Sarah Palin invited a comedian posing as SARKOZY to the aerial slaughter. It´s just a way for Sarah to hobnob, she is TRULY a KNOB!
Sarah Palin-Tonya Harding 2012!

If you hunt from a helicopter, you're a sissy. End of story.