Ninemile wolves safe—for now
Renee Van Camp, AWR

Just to let you all know the power of emails/letters/phone calls...here is an update on the Ninemile situation stating that FWS has ended their "lethal control mode" for the time being. Thanks to all of you who took a few minutes to let FWS know how you feel about the situation in this valley, as you can see....it worked this time.

Stay tuned and be ready for their next attempt to rid the valley of wolves, I will keep you posted!

Excerpt from USFWS Gray Wolf Progress Report - October 18, 2002

Wolves from the Ninemile pack (3-5 wolves remain) had killed sheep on private land earlier this month. Control trapping was concluded on the 17th but no wolves were taken. Service personal received many e-mails from angry local residents and others who did not believe livestock were being adequately protected and that wolves should not have been removed. Wolves harassed llamas again on the 17th PM but did not enter the night pen and were driven away by the owners.