Today marks the start of another horrific wolf hunting season in Minnesota. Yes, Minnesota turned its back on the magnificent wild canine that provides more service to Minnesota constituents than our Legislature. Let us remember the wolf is nature's watchdog, instinctively protecting and balancing our wilderness. Wolves also are a good barometer as we try to understand our native animal species.
With all of this having been said before, it doesn't diminish the fact that more than 220 wolves are expected to be baited, shot, trapped and snared. And for what? Sport kill.
As wolf advocates and anti-cruelty activists in general, we've stood in solidarity with many diverse people who also oppose wolf hunting. On a very popular intersection in downtown Duluth, with visual testimony of such atrocious acts against wolves, we've stood peacefully, smiling and holding our signs. Most of the public responds with supportive honks and cheering from car windows. "Keep up the good work!" We smile and wave back with mutual enthusiasm; but this isn't good enough. Unfortunately, smiles and waves will not alleviate the pain and suffering a wolf endures when caught in a leg-hold trap or snare, or when trying to replace a pack member, which affects the survival of entire wolf families.
We won't give up hope for the wolf. More importantly, we won't give up hope on you. Help us stop the hunt. Signatures and phone calls will stop the hunt. Who should you call? Start with Gov. Mark Dayton today.
Angie Arden
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Duluth
Stephanie Johnson
Grand Marais
