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Minnesota’s White-tailed Deer, Hunters and Wolves

devon — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 01:11:25 +0000

January 26, 2025

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By Dr. Michael W. Fox

Minnesota’s White-tailed Deer, Hunters and Wolves

A NATION DIVIDED: LUPOPHOBIA, WOLF PROTECTION OR MANAGED SLAUGHTER

devon — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:27:53 +0000

November 15, 2024

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By Dr. Michael W. Fox

A NATION DIVIDED: LUPOPHOBIA, WOLF PROTECTION OR MANAGED SLAUGHTER

I have studied wolf behavior and development, raised and lived with captive wolves and have done in-field research on wild canids. So I feel that I have some authority to speak for them. This is not for any organization or for my own personal gain other than my desire to see their intrinsic rights recognized and the sanctity of their existence, intrinsic value and contribution to healthy ecosystems respected and protected from human encroachment and recreational and commercial exploitation.

Have no fear, elections are here!

Roman — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 03:09:13 +0000

September 19, 2024

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Maureen Hackett

This is no time to be fearful of the recent news that the USFWS is appealing the decision to protect wolves in the lower 48 states. Instead, it is time to vote. There is reason for hope for wolves with a possible Harris Walz Whitehouse.

US Congressional Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries hearing of 05/03/2024, Sandstone, MN

Roman — Sat, 11 May 2024 19:44:33 +0000

May 11, 2024

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Maureen Hackett

A perspective on wolves and deer from a deer hunter

Roman — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:13:25 +0000

March 1, 2024

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Barry W. Babcock

Debunking “Hunters for Hunters” group

Maureen — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:49:52 +0000

January 30, 2024

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Maureen Hackett, MD, DFAPA

A group named “Hunters for Hunters” emerged in Minnesota hosting several “Wolf Predation Meetings” across the state under the banner of killing wolves in the name of deer conservation. They are an anti-wolf group. The group rallies supporters with the question, “How do we control the predator problem that's destroying our deer population? Let's talk about it!” The group claims wolves are to blame for a low deer harvest this fall. The problem? The data and science don’t support their position.

PROTECTING WOLVES, ONE HEALTH AND HUMANITY: STOP CRYING WOLF! CRY FOR THE WOLVES

devon — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:34:38 +0000

January 3, 2023

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By Michael W. Fox, BVetMed, PhD, DSc, MRCVS

PROTECTING WOLVES, ONE HEALTH AND HUMANITY:
STOP CRYING WOLF! CRY FOR THE WOLVES
By Michael W. Fox, BVetMed, PhD, DSc, MRCVS

New Year's Message for 2023

devon — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:35:47 +0000

December 14, 2022

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Dr. Michael W. Fox

NEW YEAR MESSAGE FOR 2023
By Dr. Michael W. Fox

NOTE: From Dr. Fox's Animal Doctor syndicated newspaper column

I want to take this opportunity to wish you all the best for 2023 after the challenges of this past year beyond political discord, corruption, violence and war. The pathologies of dystopia, such as addiction, suicidal and homicidal nihilism and child and animal abuse are societal challenges affecting all who care.

Wildlife Research Needs Veterinary Supervision and Ethical Boundaries

Maureen — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:19:32 +0000

July 11, 2022

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Michael W. Fox, DVM and Maureen Hackett, MD

WILDLIFE RESEARCH NEEDS BIOETHICAL BOUNDARIES AND VETERINARY SUPERVISION

There are several documented, and many word-of mouth accounts of chemically immobilized and otherwise restrained endangered species like the Asian elephant and African wild dog being severely injured, killed or dying soon after capture and/or release. In some instances there was an association with the animals being injected with un-tested and un-approved modified live virus vaccines. In other instances the injured or killed animal was a pregnant or nursing mother.

Ten Years After

devon — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:45:31 +0000

April 22, 2022

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Maureen Hackett

What a difference ten years has made at the Minnesota State Capitol for the wolf.