We know the consequences of delisting wolves — that is, removing Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for gray wolves — as President Trump’s administration announced it was doing on Oct. 29.
Getting started in wildlife or nature photography can be overwhelming, with gear to select, locations to identify and scout out, and numerous new skills to learn. Many photographers look to photography workshops or guides to help them build skills or capture a “dream shot.” But how do you know if the person you’re hiring for a photo workshop is ethical? Are the shots you see on Instagram truly wild animals, not manipulated in any way? Are they taken at game farms, where animals are bred specifically for photography? Are they lured in with bait? Are they captive animals simply not disclosed as such?
Early in the morning on the day after Christmas, Kris Hoffman’s phone rang. Her neighbor was calling to report that Abby, Hoffman’s black Belgian Shepherd dog, was in the neighbor’s yard playing with her husky. “But I looked down, and Abby was there in my bed,” says Hoffman.
In his March 9 piece to OutThere Colorado, Joey Bunch provided his version of medical advice to the citizens of Colorado: Don’t hang out with wolves and don’t eat one.