“No other effort could have made the inroads that you have. Your approach is smart! And
it’s working, for ranchers and for wolves. Unlike other groups that go around the root of the issue, you are willing to go right through it. It’s been enlightening to watch this unfold and
it’s been an honor to work with you.”
~ Wildlife Project Manager (retired), California Department of Fish and Wildlife
it’s working, for ranchers and for wolves. Unlike other groups that go around the root of the issue, you are willing to go right through it. It’s been enlightening to watch this unfold and
it’s been an honor to work with you.”
~ Wildlife Project Manager (retired), California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Trust and relationships are the foundation for our work.
Working Circle works directly with individual landowners, managers, and ranch families to support the implementation of real world, tangible and practical herd and operational management strategies that reduce vulnerability in cattle to predation. Through the stockmanship practices we forward, the stress in cattle due to the presence of wolves and other predators is also minimized. In addition, these strategies allow ranchers to experience co-benefits in terms of economy and efficacy that further leads to long-term ranch resilience and sustainability.
By honoring and empowering ranchers as stewards of the wild-working lands, we can forward viable solutions to modern challenges so that working ranches and wildlife can succeed and thrive on shared landscapes.
We seek bigger-picture thinking. Instead of looking backward, we look forward towards a transformation of mindset, actions, and activities. We strive to address the ongoing concerns and conflicts both on the ground and socially which surround large carnivore conservation and ranch sustainability.
By honoring and empowering ranchers as stewards of the wild-working lands, we can forward viable solutions to modern challenges so that working ranches and wildlife can succeed and thrive on shared landscapes.
We seek bigger-picture thinking. Instead of looking backward, we look forward towards a transformation of mindset, actions, and activities. We strive to address the ongoing concerns and conflicts both on the ground and socially which surround large carnivore conservation and ranch sustainability.
Working Circle aims to create a space where diverse values and perspectives can
confidently come together.
confidently come together.
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The Working Circle model works with the collective understanding that we are all learning together. Though we continue to make great strides forward and have demonstrated significant success in reducing wolf-livestock conflict. We make no promises of having all the answers. Working Circle is committed to ensuring best practices in all of our work as we look to proven approaches that can adapt to each region's unique landscape and diverse ranching operation.
We believe that openness of mind and heart is key to finding a better way forward for all involved. Working Circle is committed to meeting, supporting, and serving people where they are.
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In 1996, I had an anguished question on my mind: why didn’t environmentalists and ranchers get along better? In theory they shared many of the same hopes and fears – a love of wildlife, a deep respect for nature, an appreciation for a life lived outdoors, and a common concern for healthy water, food, fiber…That was the theory anyway…I felt anguished because this fight had all the hallmarks of a tragedy: both sides, and all of us in between, seemed destined to
lose what was most valued by everyone-the health and diversity of the West’s wide
open spaces.
~ Revolution on the Range, the Rise of the New Ranch in the American West, Courtney White
lose what was most valued by everyone-the health and diversity of the West’s wide
open spaces.
~ Revolution on the Range, the Rise of the New Ranch in the American West, Courtney White
To support Colorado, California, and/or Oregon
DONATE HERE to support proven, long-term and sustainable strategies
to reduce wolf-livestock conflict, thus protecting both cattle and wolves
or for more ways to donate visit our SUPPORT US! page.
DONATE HERE to support proven, long-term and sustainable strategies
to reduce wolf-livestock conflict, thus protecting both cattle and wolves
or for more ways to donate visit our SUPPORT US! page.
Working Circle is a Colorado Non-Profit | Federal 501(c)3 organization
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