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Mystery Man

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Mystery Man on 01/03/2018 at 8:34 PM

Re: “Should Oregon Ranchers be allowed to kill wolves?”

I believe that killing wolves must stay illegal. Otherwise, it would lead to disruption in the ecosystem. Evidence of this is supported by the ban and restoration of gray wolves in Yellowstone national park. When wolves were banned, elk population rose dramatically causing overgrazing. Many species were severely affected. Restoring wolves back balanced the ecosystem and Yellowstone recovered. Similar cases may occur if wolves are killed in Oregon. Killing them might help protect cattle, but its not worth ruining the entire ecosystem. Few species of wolves are already endangered, so killing them what so ever wouldn't be justifiable. Besides, wolves should not be blamed for one's poor livestock management.

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