The politics of wolf management played a crucial role from "summary" of American Wolf by Nate Blakeslee
The fate of wolves in Yellowstone National Park was not solely determined by science or ecology, but rather by the intricate web of political interests and power struggles that surrounded wolf management. From the very beginning, decisions about how to manage the reintroduced wolves were heavily influenced by the competing agendas of politicians, ranchers, environmentalists, and other stakeholders. These various factions each had their own vision of what wolf recovery should look like, and they were willing to fight fiercely to see their interests prevail. One of the most contentious issues in wolf management was the question of how many wolves should be allowed to roam the park. Ranchers and hunters feared that an unchecked wolf population would decimate elk herds and th...
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