JustinB Report post Posted October 31, 2014 Today's front page news for Flagstaff. Whose feathers are gonna get ruffled? For those that blame the AZGFD for the mexican wolf sounds like there are bigger concerns as Gray wolves from northern states may be moving in. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — An animal resembling a gray wolf has been spotted roaming the far reaches of northern Arizona, officials said Thursday, and tests are planned to determine exactly what it is. The animal has been seen and photographed in Kaibab National Forest north of Grand Canyon National Park with a collar similar to those used in a wolf recovery effort in the Northern Rockies, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said. The animal could be from that population of about 1,700 or a wolf-dog hybrid, said agency spokesman Jeff Humphrey. Officials will test its feces to determine further details. Humphrey said the animal should be treated as endangered until more is known about it. "Our immediate concern is the welfare of this animal," he said. A group of fewer than 100 endangered Mexican gray wolves lives in portions of eastern Arizona and western New Mexico, but Humphrey said the animal does not appear to be from the Southwest population. Wolves in the Northern Rockies have fuller bodies and less pointed ears than Mexican gray wolves. Wolves largely were exterminated early last century across the lower 48 states, except in the western Great Lakes area. They've been absent from the Grand Canyon region since the 1940s. The Fish and Wildlife Service in recent years lifted protections for the animals in the western Great Lakes and the Northern Rockies. A federal judge recently ordered the protections re-instated in Wyoming after wildlife advocates sued. Grand Canyon Superintendent Dave Uberuaga said the park has received a couple of reports about an animal that resembles a wolf at the North Rim. He said park officials will be on the lookout for it. Wolves often roam vast distances in search of food and mates. Packs from the Northern Rockies have been found as far south as Wyoming. Environmentalists said the confirmed presence of a gray wolf around the Grand Canyon would be welcome news but remain concerned about a proposal to remove them from a list of protected species. "There's an increasing number of people who have learned about the pivotal role wolves play in natural ecosystems, know they have been persecuted relentlessly over decades and cheer the return of wolves," said Michael Robinson of the Center for Biological Diversity. "And there are people who are fearful, concerned and opposed." Nancy Gloman of Defenders of Wildlife said the group would like to see wolves in suitable habitat from Canada to Mexico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adicted Report post Posted October 31, 2014 great....more deer and elk killers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted October 31, 2014 I am 100% positive this is not coincidental. And 100% by design. But what the hay do I know??? Take care, Willie 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwp Report post Posted October 31, 2014 I am 100% positive this is not coincidental. And 100% by design. But what the hay do I know??? Take care, Willie This was my same reaction when I heard this, no way a wolf just happened to wander thousands of miles to the #1 place the enviros want to put wolves. Surely somebody planted it there and broke some law in doing so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted October 31, 2014 I was just up there, and believe me, I was on the lookout. Too bad I did not see this large coyote, or he would be rotting in a far away canyon by now. Everyone knows it is not a wolf, as they have been out of the area since the 1940s.....and coyote season is year round. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted October 31, 2014 I was just up there, and believe me, I was on the lookout. Too bad I did not see this large coyote, or he would be rotting in a far away canyon by now. Everyone knows it is not a wolf, as they have been out of the area since the 1940s.....and coyote season is year round. I knew I liked you!!!! And you can shoot long distance tooo!!!!! :D Take care, Willie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted October 31, 2014 3 s's +100000000000000000 anyone who disagree's can deal with it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted October 31, 2014 They say we should treat it as endangered It has a big radio collar dumbarse. You know exactly what it is. You put it there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted October 31, 2014 They say we should treat it as endangered It has a big radio collar dumbarse. You know exactly what it is. You put it there. Your reason and logic have no place in a discussion concerning enviro-nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Pintail Report post Posted October 31, 2014 I do not know if this animal was moved there but I do know that there was a mountain lion killed in Connecticut who was traced through DNA to be born in South Dakota. If they can move that far, this is a very easy trip for a wolf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinB Report post Posted October 31, 2014 wolves have been seen in the wasatch. its not that far of a trip. google the studies done on animal travel. The lion referenced above is one of them. There was also a bobcat and a few other that traveled insane distances. Willing to put my money on that there is no conspiracy here. what a great country we have here, we all have opinions and each one of ours really only matters to us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ8 Report post Posted October 31, 2014 Maybe the Feds put them in there to kill all the buffalo roaming the Grand Canyon! Nah.....the National Park Service wouldn't do anything that! < sarcasm alert > Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted October 31, 2014 I hope it moves down to unit 1 and 27 eats all of the red wolf/dogs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
