Commonly used tools: fladry, traditional range riding (human presence), and even compensation programs, buy valuable time and have a significant role, especially in controlled settings such as calving pastures. However, we must expand beyond physical tools and predator scare tactics, which can function as effective, short-term band-aids but don’t solve the underlying problems. We must also invest in advanced, comprehensive approaches that address the root of what is actually causing the conflict in the first place.
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Some people hesitate at our approach due to traditional mindsets. Some wolf advocates think, “We are wolf conservationists; we are not in the business of supporting ranch operations.” But, if wolf recovery is to succeed, ranch families need to be able to work and live with wolves on shared lands successfully. In contrast, ranchers may hesitate at the thought of supporting wolf conservation. However, when ranchers fully embrace their valuable role as stewards of the land and wildlife, including predators, there are great opportunities for funding, public perception, and market support.
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