Wolf Email 5E - Mexican Gray Wolf: Environmental Impact Statement
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Wolf Email 5E - Mexican Gray Wolf: Environmental Impact Statement
Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815164365-221292 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:16:43 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2EC3719E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:50:52 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id bc575774.2519702448.933.00-030.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <rnidess@swbell.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:16:43 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:12:14 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:16:41 PM $MessageID: <20071228221641.17229.6786.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: rnidess@swbell.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <rnidess@swbell.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:16:43 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:07 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:07 PM SMTPOriginator: rnidess@swbell.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:16:43 PM-12/28/2007 03:16:44 PM,12/28/2007 03:16:45 PM-12/28/2007 03:16:45 PM $Orig: E2D1AC4BE6A4B473872573BF007A618F Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:16:45 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Rael "Nidess, M.D." "100 StoneCreek Drive, Apt. 239" Marshall, TX 75672 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815164351-221291 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:16:43 -0700 Received: from p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0E27719E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:50:51 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id ac575774.2537294768.22392.00126.p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <soho2west@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:16:42 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:12:14 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:16:41 PM $MessageID: <20071228221641.17229.6784.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: soho2west@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144611); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <soho2west@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:16:43 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:07 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:07 PM SMTPOriginator: soho2west@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:16:43 PM-12/28/2007 03:16:44 PM,12/28/2007 03:16:45 PM-12/28/2007 03:16:45 PM $Orig: A865A06F2B61CAAB872573BF007A617F Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:16:45 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Sheri Archey 2375 Myrtle Ave NE Salem, OR 97301 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815164256-221290 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:16:42 -0700 Received: from p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 16E6819E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:50:51 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id 9c575774.2400926640.22392.00-126.p01c11m057.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <quixotic_1@earthlink.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:16:41 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:12:14 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:16:41 PM $MessageID: <20071228221641.17229.6782.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: quixotic_1@earthlink.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144611); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <quixotic_1@earthlink.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:16:42 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:07 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:07 PM SMTPOriginator: quixotic_1@earthlink.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:16:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:16:43 PM,12/28/2007 03:16:43 PM-12/28/2007 03:16:44 PM $Orig: 9AA1B24E34493742872573BF007A6120 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:16:44 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jon Current 2323 NW 188th Ave #925 Hillsboro, OR 97124 $QuotaOrigFrom: karilopez74@gmail.com $QuotaOrigSendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov From: FW2 ES NewMexico SendTo: FW2 ES NewMexico $QuotaOrigSubject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping Subject: Quota Warning Report $QuotaType: 1 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $QuotaOrigMsgSize: 5817 IntendedRecipient: FW2 ES NewMexico RouteServers: CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:19 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:19 PM $QuotaAction: 0 $QuotaSizeLimit: 256000 $QuotaWarningThreshold: 204800 $QuotaCurrentUsage: 200323 $QuotaCurrentDbSize: 204800 $QuotaMethod: 2 $MailAdminText: Your mail file has exceeded the 200 mb warning threshold. Please archive and delete messages to ensure continued email delivery. $Orig: 95C8FC454EFC4123872573BF007A2925 Categories: $Revisions: DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:19 PM Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141607-221141 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:16 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9015719E8087 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 73575774.2518211504.14646.00109.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <mpiersonop@bellsouth.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6758.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: mpiersonop@bellsouth.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <mpiersonop@bellsouth.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:08 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:08 PM SMTPOriginator: mpiersonop@bellsouth.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:19 PM $Orig: 5A49511027824108872573BF007A27E7 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:19 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Marilyn Pierson P.O. Box 462 Tutwiler, MS 38963 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141648-221144 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:16 -0700 Received: from p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id F259619E808A for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 73575774.2434079664.219178.00046.p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <karilopez74@gmail.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6764.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: karilopez74@gmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <karilopez74@gmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:08 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:08 PM SMTPOriginator: karilopez74@gmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:19 PM $Orig: 20A97D070AD5C9D9872573BF007A2810 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:19 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kari Lopez 2122 Bernhurst Drive Knoxville, TN 37918 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141637-221142 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:16 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id D630819E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 73575774.3351378864.142287.00052.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <daimoku@charter.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6762.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: daimoku@charter.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0039267295; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.037(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <daimoku@charter.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:09 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:09 PM SMTPOriginator: daimoku@charter.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:19 PM $Orig: 9A67C5289CD3F19E872573BF007A2805 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:19 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Alfredo Cierra 1060 Chestnut Street Turlock, CA 95380 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141637-221143 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:16 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id D6FD019E8087 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 73575774.2613074864.79519.00044.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <stacia-lynn@comcast.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6760.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: stacia-lynn@comcast.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <stacia-lynn@comcast.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:09 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:09 PM SMTPOriginator: stacia-lynn@comcast.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:19 PM $Orig: 19336B2F534011AE872573BF007A2805 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:19 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Stacia Peter 5805 98th Ave. NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141559-221138 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:15 -0700 Received: from p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 139B019E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 63575774.2434079664.219178.00046.p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <juanito_evans@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6754.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: juanito_evans@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <juanito_evans@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:09 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:09 PM SMTPOriginator: juanito_evans@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM $Orig: E7F3E9009CF85A81872573BF007A27B7 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jonathan Evans 1404 Ocean Park SANTA MONICA, CA 90405 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141602-221140 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:16 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8448B19E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 73575774.2497039280.24655.00074.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <lcc227@earthlink.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6756.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: lcc227@earthlink.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <lcc227@earthlink.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:10 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:10 PM SMTPOriginator: lcc227@earthlink.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM $Orig: A87FC32787FFB756872573BF007A27E2 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Loyd Cortez 150 Amber Valley San Antonio, TX 78227 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141509-221132 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:15 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 87A9919E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 63575774.2538998704.24655.00074.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <cmclendon@midsouth.rr.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6746.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: CMcLendon@midsouth.rr.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <cmclendon@midsouth.rr.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:10 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:10 PM SMTPOriginator: cmclendon@midsouth.rr.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM $Orig: 5CF9A314EEAB865F872573BF007A2785 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Cynthia McLendon 5730 Quince Rd. Apt. 5 Memphis, TN 38119 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141546-221135 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:15 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id E6D8719E8087 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 63575774.2655034288.79519.00044.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <llafave04@verizon.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6752.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: llafave04@verizon.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <llafave04@verizon.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:10 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:10 PM SMTPOriginator: llafave04@verizon.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM $Orig: 3C5CB94B8019035B872573BF007A27AA Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Linda LaFave 818 Brompton St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141518-221133 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:15 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id AAEE419E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 63575774.2675559344.14646.00109.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <casadimarino@hotmail.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6748.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: casadimarino@hotmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <casadimarino@hotmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:11 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:11 PM SMTPOriginator: casadimarino@hotmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM $Orig: 8AA820D55D5F278E872573BF007A278E Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Casadi Marino 510 Pearl Street Oregon City, OR 97045 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141546-221136 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:15 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id EC53119E808A for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 63575774.3592645552.142287.00052.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <amybotello@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6750.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: amybotello@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <amybotello@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:11 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:11 PM SMTPOriginator: amybotello@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM $Orig: 147C2E506C0168E2872573BF007A27AA Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:18 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Amy Botello 295 E. 8th Street Ground Floor New York, NY 10009 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141457-221129 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:14 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 107A019E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 53575774.2571115440.79519.00044.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <emclean@woh.rr.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6742.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: emclean@woh.rr.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <emclean@woh.rr.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:11 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:11 PM SMTPOriginator: emclean@woh.rr.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM $Orig: 6C6B58C0C9790DF2872573BF007A2751 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Elizabeth McLean 1009 Pembury Place Troy, OH 45373 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141432-221127 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:14 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id C412F19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 53575774.2686049200.14646.00109.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <toddlerh@pacbell.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6738.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: toddlerh@pacbell.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <toddlerh@pacbell.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:12 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:12 PM SMTPOriginator: toddlerh@pacbell.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM $Orig: 29D18C8918BD739F872573BF007A2738 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, TODD HOWARD 387 MIRAMAR AVE. LONG BEACH, CA 90814 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141470-221131 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:14 -0700 Received: from p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 335E019E8087 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 63575774.2591427504.219178.00046.p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <fiveborzoi@aol.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6744.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: Fiveborzoi@aol.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <fiveborzoi@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:12 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:12 PM SMTPOriginator: fiveborzoi@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM $Orig: 7B922D28EED0C4AB872573BF007A275F Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Nancy Levine 1163 Pleasant Hill Circle Lafayette,, CA 94549 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141456-221128 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:14 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 10B1C19E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 53575774.3194031024.142287.00052.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <slewis@oldworldaviaries.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6740.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: slewis@oldworldaviaries.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <slewis@oldworldaviaries.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:13 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:13 PM SMTPOriginator: slewis@oldworldaviaries.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM $Orig: 4468500592D32328872573BF007A2750 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:17 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Scott Lewis 3509 Carla Drive Austin, TX 78754 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141337-221120 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id D704819E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 43575774.2654579632.14646.00109.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <maxmankin@gmail.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6728.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: maxmankin@gmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <maxmankin@gmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:13 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:13 PM SMTPOriginator: maxmankin@gmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM $Orig: D54AB2F80CA4221B872573BF007A26D9 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, max mankin 6 Drybridge Road Medway, MA 02053 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141370-221123 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 33D2F19E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 53575774.2676014000.79519.00044.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <funnx2@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6732.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: funnx2@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <funnx2@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:13 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:13 PM SMTPOriginator: funnx2@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM $Orig: 8C9D1BF3307B85B0872573BF007A26FB Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Scott Nunn 40 Walnut way Sedona, AZ 86351 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141357-221122 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1410119E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 43575774.3634604976.142287.00052.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <deborahmeckler@comcast.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6730.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: deborahmeckler@comcast.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <deborahmeckler@comcast.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:14 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:14 PM SMTPOriginator: deborahmeckler@comcast.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM $Orig: A03F652B6E6C907C872573BF007A26ED Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Deborah Meckler 3948 Stein Court South San Francisco, CA 94080 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141399-221125 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7C45A19E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 53575774.2717326256.24655.00074.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <jreining@gmail.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6736.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: jreining@gmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <jreining@gmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:14 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:14 PM SMTPOriginator: jreining@gmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM $Orig: D78059F7ABFBBA9E872573BF007A2717 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, JA REINING 6550 LONGWALK DR OAKLAND, CA 94611 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141306-221119 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8446819E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 43575774.2518018992.24655.00074.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <tcsargent@comcast.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6724.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: tcsargent@comcast.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <tcsargent@comcast.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:14 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:14 PM SMTPOriginator: tcsargent@comcast.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM $Orig: 5E178DF95D997F22872573BF007A26BA Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Todd Sargent 4035 Se Reedway Portland, OR 97202 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141382-221124 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 509AC19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 53575774.2549468080.219178.00046.p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <loey11@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6734.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: loey11@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <loey11@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:15 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:15 PM SMTPOriginator: loey11@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM $Orig: F97782767F223502872573BF007A2706 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:16 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Lois White 486 Tunnel Creek Road Grants Pass, OR 97526-9748 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141248-221115 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:12 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id F322819E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 33575774.2581150640.14646.00109.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <bruce.fowler@uah.edu>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:11 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6718.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: Bruce.Fowler@uah.edu SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <bruce.fowler@uah.edu> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:15 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:15 PM SMTPOriginator: bruce.fowler@uah.edu RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM $Orig: 23C88A725EEAF563872573BF007A2680 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Bruce Fowler P. O. Box 220 Arab, AL 35016 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141295-221118 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:12 -0700 Received: from p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 70C5319E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 43575774.2591427504.219178.00046.p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <mwentley@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6726.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: mwentley@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <mwentley@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:15 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:15 PM SMTPOriginator: mwentley@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM $Orig: 77044082119D53E0872573BF007A26AF Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Mark Wentley 2030 N. Lincoln Ave. Unit H Chicago, IL 60614 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141271-221116 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:12 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3582019E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 43575774.3540196272.142287.00052.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <hstein@hvc.rr.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6720.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: hstein@hvc.rr.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <hstein@hvc.rr.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:16 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:16 PM SMTPOriginator: hstein@hvc.rr.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM $Orig: 5F1BF40774500CD0872573BF007A2697 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Herbert Stein 144 Barnes Road Washingtonville, NY 10992-1932 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141206-221113 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:12 -0700 Received: from p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8BCBC19E8087 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 33575774.2476039088.219178.00046.p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <icbnro6641@sbcglobal.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:11 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6716.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: icbnro6641@sbcglobal.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <icbnro6641@sbcglobal.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:16 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:16 PM SMTPOriginator: icbnro6641@sbcglobal.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM $Orig: 862B932C4875B6FA872573BF007A2656 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Robert Whippo 5445 Sheridan Road 5445 Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60640 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141282-221117 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:12 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5182D19E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 43575774.2676014000.79519.00044.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <carmona1661@bellsouth.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6722.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: carmona1661@bellsouth.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <carmona1661@bellsouth.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:17 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:17 PM SMTPOriginator: carmona1661@bellsouth.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM $Orig: ECBACD10649990F8872573BF007A26A2 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:15 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jose Carmona 2120 Old Daytona Rd. Port Orange, FL 32128 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141157-221110 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:11 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 127B219E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 23575774.3603135408.142287.00052.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <kparson@twcconstruction.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:10 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6710.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: kparson@twcconstruction.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <kparson@twcconstruction.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:17 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:17 PM SMTPOriginator: kparson@twcconstruction.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM $Orig: C706152DE6834875872573BF007A2625 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kathy Parson 5431 Mesa Verde Ct Las Vegas, NV 89142 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141196-221111 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:11 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7314E19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 33575774.2592095152.79519.00044.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <evista@verizon.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:11 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6712.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: evista@verizon.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <evista@verizon.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:17 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:17 PM SMTPOriginator: evista@verizon.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM $Orig: 97BFFEBFFFF6CC36872573BF007A264C Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Nina Mortellito 401 East 88th Street Apt 7 E New York, NY 10128-6636 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141112-221105 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:11 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 994E519E808A for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 23575774.2486549424.24655.00074.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <pmokolumne@swiftwireless.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:10 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6702.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: pmokolumne@swiftwireless.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <pmokolumne@swiftwireless.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:18 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:18 PM SMTPOriginator: pmokolumne@swiftwireless.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM $Orig: 25337474ACBE1E08872573BF007A25F8 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, P. Glidden 780 S. Cedar Ridge Ct Cornville, AZ 86325 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141154-221108 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:11 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0A9F719E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 23575774.2455272368.14646.00109.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <tvc15ma@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:10 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6708.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: tvc15ma@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <tvc15ma@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:18 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:18 PM SMTPOriginator: tvc15ma@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM $Orig: CCF9303CD5244256872573BF007A2622 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Stephen Donnelly 6 PINEBROOK DRIVE EASTHAMPTON, MA 01027 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141201-221112 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:12 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8152619E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 33575774.2434100144.24655.00074.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <jsaeks@rochester.rr.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:11 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6714.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: Jsaeks@rochester.rr.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <jsaeks@rochester.rr.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:18 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:18 PM SMTPOriginator: jsaeks@rochester.rr.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM $Orig: 3B806B0A3F94383E872573BF007A2651 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Joel saeks 612 Packwood Rd Waterloo, NY 13165 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141115-221106 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:11 -0700 Received: from p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id A0A7819E8087 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id 23575774.2633386928.219178.00-046.p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <dorinda04@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:10 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6706.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: dorinda04@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144618); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <dorinda04@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:19 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:19 PM SMTPOriginator: dorinda04@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM $Orig: CA11C273304D4F05872573BF007A25FD Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Dorinda Scott 1809 Treadwell Street Austin, TX 78704 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141102-221104 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:11 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 82D7719E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 23575774.2665524144.79519.00044.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <edwinstella@msn.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:10 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6704.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: EdwinStella@msn.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <edwinstella@msn.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:19 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:19 PM SMTPOriginator: edwinstella@msn.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM $Orig: B11865DB3C3F6B03872573BF007A25EE Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:14 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Stella Drost 7810 SVL Box Victorville, CA 92395 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141012-221099 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:10 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9AFEB19E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:18 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 13575774.2717973424.79519.00044.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <sbwiese1@qwest.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:38 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6696.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: sbwiese1@qwest.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <sbwiese1@qwest.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:19 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:19 PM SMTPOriginator: sbwiese1@qwest.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM $Orig: 4D3E275BB89B71FE872573BF007A2594 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Steven Wiese 2543 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141065-221101 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:10 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2468419E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 23575774.2602130352.14646.00109.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <christopher.e.olin@gmail.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:10 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6700.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: christopher.e.olin@gmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <christopher.e.olin@gmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:20 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:20 PM SMTPOriginator: christopher.e.olin@gmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM $Orig: 93C72DE8945259EE872573BF007A25C9 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Christopher Olin 121 Campus Dr. #1411B Stanford, CA 94305 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141006-221098 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:10 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8D0B219E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:18 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id 13575774.2675366832.24655.00-074.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <anbrooks@austin.rr.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:38 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:05 PM $MessageID: <20071228221405.17229.6694.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: anbrooks@austin.rr.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <anbrooks@austin.rr.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:20 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:20 PM SMTPOriginator: anbrooks@austin.rr.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM $Orig: 55C6718B26C2CCD2872573BF007A258E Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Allen Brooks 204 Westhaven Austin, TX 78746 4443 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815141067-221102 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:10 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 27F8D19E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 13575774.3173051312.142287.00052.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <lindysw634@aol.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM $MessageID: <20071228221406.17229.6698.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: lindysw634@aol.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0011957853; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.011(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <lindysw634@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:20 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:20 PM SMTPOriginator: lindysw634@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:12 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM $Orig: A1ED1530F8DEB74E872573BF007A25CB Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:13 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, L.S. Wanner 1186 N 1500 East Rd Milford, IL 60953 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815140976-221097 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:09 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 40AE419E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:18 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 13575774.2486741936.14646.00109.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <drivingsimulator@hotmail.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:38 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:05 PM $MessageID: <20071228221405.17229.6692.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: drivingsimulator@hotmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <drivingsimulator@hotmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:09 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:21 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:21 PM SMTPOriginator: drivingsimulator@hotmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:09 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM $Orig: 85071A7DE08D842D872573BF007A2570 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, erica roberts 4600 Lamont Street #4-329 San Diego, CA 92109 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815140915-221094 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:09 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id A2B0119E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:17 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id 03575774.2717973424.79519.00-044.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <vince@san.rr.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:38 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:05 PM $MessageID: <20071228221405.17229.6686.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: vince@san.rr.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <vince@san.rr.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:09 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:21 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:21 PM SMTPOriginator: vince@san.rr.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:09 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM $Orig: 7F504519202F411A872573BF007A2533 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Vince Scheidt 6218 Syracuse Lane San Diego, CA 92122 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815140973-221096 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:09 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3B12719E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:18 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 03575774.3414318000.142287.00052.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <phughes978@aol.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:38 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:05 PM $MessageID: <20071228221405.17229.6690.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: phughes978@aol.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <phughes978@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:09 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:21 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:21 PM SMTPOriginator: phughes978@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:09 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM $Orig: 7513F65E1A5BCA1E872573BF007A256D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, philip hughes 152 cable ave salisbury, MA 01952 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815140887-221092 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:08 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5C1D019E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:17 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 03575774.2623110064.14646.00109.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <donshawcats@mac.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:38 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:05 PM $MessageID: <20071228221405.17229.6688.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: donshawcats@mac.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <donshawcats@mac.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:08 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:21 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:21 PM SMTPOriginator: donshawcats@mac.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:08 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM $Orig: E4DEAF5B3DDFA4AA872573BF007A2517 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:11 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Donald Shaw 200 Lynch Avenue Syracuse, NY 13207-2129 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815140867-221091 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:08 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2CBBD19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:17 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 03575774.3361868720.142287.00052.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <gardengirl45101@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:38 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:05 PM $MessageID: <20071228221405.17229.6684.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: gardengirl45101@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <gardengirl45101@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:08 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:22 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:22 PM SMTPOriginator: gardengirl45101@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:08 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:09 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM $Orig: 3090FE0F6EFB9184872573BF007A2503 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Deborah Catherine Stitt 540 Mountain St. Aberdeen, OH 45101-9761 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815140796-221089 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:07 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 723BF19E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:16 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id f2575774.2455272368.14646.00109.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <gershep@netsync.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:07 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:38 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:05 PM $MessageID: <20071228221405.17229.6680.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: gershep@netsync.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <gershep@netsync.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:07 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:22 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:22 PM SMTPOriginator: gershep@netsync.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:07 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM $Orig: D0C57F6CA4CAD741872573BF007A24BE Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:10 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Arlene Drewniak Fredonia-Stockton Rd Fredonia, NY 14063 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815140777-221087 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:07 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 441B719E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:16 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id f2575774.3634604976.142287.00-052.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <sharpup1@aol.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:07 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:38 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:05 PM $MessageID: <20071228221405.17229.6682.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: Sharpup1@aol.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <sharpup1@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:07 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:22 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:22 PM SMTPOriginator: sharpup1@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:07 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:08 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:09 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:09 PM $Orig: D68C84E34C3735D7872573BF007A24A9 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:09 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Sharon Ritacco 7584 SW 102 Loop Ocala, FL 34476 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815140681-221085 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:06 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4EBE019E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:48:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id e2575774.2612620208.14646.00-109.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <catherine@airvalues.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:06 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:09:38 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:05 PM $MessageID: <20071228221405.17229.6678.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: catherine@airvalues.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <catherine@airvalues.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:23 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:23 PM SMTPOriginator: catherine@airvalues.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:14:06 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:07 PM,12/28/2007 03:14:08 PM-12/28/2007 03:14:08 PM $Orig: AACA8E8B93B3A635872573BF007A2449 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:14:08 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Catherine Tayler-Houle 11212 Harbor Rd Frisco, TX 75035 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104332-220706 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:43 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id C094619E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:51 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 26475774.2476706736.71942.00093.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <jenny@kamnitzer.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:42 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6586.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: jenny@kamnitzer.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <jenny@kamnitzer.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:23 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:23 PM SMTPOriginator: jenny@kamnitzer.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:45 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:45 PM $Orig: E3CD4DEBC4AB2383872573BF0079D4CE Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:45 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jenny Hill 106 N. West St. Westerville, OH 43081 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104329-220705 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:43 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B8C8E19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:51 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 26475774.2633407408.16882.00051.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <pen@maxmo.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:42 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6584.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: pen@maxmo.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <pen@maxmo.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:23 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:23 PM SMTPOriginator: pen@maxmo.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:45 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:45 PM $Orig: CA74100EF1F15E03872573BF0079D4C9 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:45 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Penny Perkins P.O.Box 594 Corrales, NM 87048 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104375-220708 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:43 -0700 Received: from p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3017919E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:52 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 36475774.3129244592.160585.00150.p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <tdunn98226@aol.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:43 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6588.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: TDUnn98226@aol.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <tdunn98226@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:24 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:24 PM SMTPOriginator: tdunn98226@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:45 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:45 PM $Orig: E2C313777E4DE4E2872573BF0079D4F7 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:45 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, tracie mcnabb 9908 new carlisle pike new carlisle, OH 45344 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104232-220700 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:42 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id C0A2419E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:50 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 16475774.2476706736.71942.00093.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <eenderson@cox.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:41 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6576.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: eenderson@cox.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <eenderson@cox.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:24 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:24 PM SMTPOriginator: eenderson@cox.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM $Orig: 29BECCCBC05591B8872573BF0079D468 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, ERIK ENDERSON 994 S. Garfield Ave Vail, AZ 85641 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104281-220701 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:42 -0700 Received: from p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 407DF19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:51 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 26475774.3580308400.160585.00150.p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <jbaetz@nycap.rr.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:42 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6578.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: jbaetz@nycap.rr.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0011569949; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.011(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <jbaetz@nycap.rr.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:25 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:25 PM SMTPOriginator: jbaetz@nycap.rr.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM $Orig: 89BF4778FA60881D872573BF0079D49A Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jacquelyn Baetz 225 Schoolhouse Rd. Albany, NY 12203 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104229-220699 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:42 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id BA7B219E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:50 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 16475774.2434100144.16882.00051.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <kvaughn3@verizon.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:41 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6574.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: kvaughn3@verizon.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <kvaughn3@verizon.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:25 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:25 PM SMTPOriginator: kvaughn3@verizon.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM $Orig: D74261CAE534DB2F872573BF0079D465 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, keith vaughn 116 Oakmont Rd. Clementon, NJ 08021 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104284-220702 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:42 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4D73319E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:51 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 26475774.2591017904.153417.00114.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <brooker.james_h@tucson.med.va.gov>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:42 0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6580.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: brooker.james_h@tucson.med.va.gov SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <brooker.james_h@tucson.med.va.gov> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:26 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:26 PM SMTPOriginator: brooker.james_h@tucson.med.va.gov RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM $Orig: D98459E4D413B377872573BF0079D49E Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jim Brooker 1208 E. Smoot Dr. Tucson, AZ 85719 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104189-220696 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:41 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5707719E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:50 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 16475774.2611997616.153417.00114.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <wgrant@bgnet.bgsu.edu>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:41 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6570.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: wgrant@bgnet.bgsu.edu SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <wgrant@bgnet.bgsu.edu> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:26 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:26 PM SMTPOriginator: wgrant@bgnet.bgsu.edu RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM $Orig: 8B4BDD4244ABB5A3872573BF0079D43D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, WILLIAM GRANT 357 Martello Drive GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81503 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104203-220697 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:42 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7B07819E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:50 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 16475774.2539817904.40757.00086.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <fredb786@msn.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:41 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6572.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: fredb786@msn.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144555); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <fredb786@msn.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:26 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:26 PM SMTPOriginator: fredb786@msn.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM $Orig: 272A67927FE7AF76872573BF0079D44B Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Fred Bichl 514 Justice Drive Yakima, WA 98901 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104293-220703 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:42 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6247D19E8087 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:51 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 26475774.2560797616.40757.00086.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <jskanderson@earthlink.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:42 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6582.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: jskanderson@earthlink.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144555); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <jskanderson@earthlink.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:27 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:27 PM SMTPOriginator: jskanderson@earthlink.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM $Orig: 351C09C1BFFA3096872573BF0079D4A5 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:44 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Judith Anderson 3521 Gundry Ave Long Beach, CA 90807 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104114-220691 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:41 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9531419E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:49 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 06475774.2403449776.40757.00086.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <toobie0535@sbcglobal.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:40 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6562.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: toobie0535@sbcglobal.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144555); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <toobie0535@sbcglobal.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:27 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:27 PM SMTPOriginator: toobie0535@sbcglobal.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM $Orig: 63E93AC116CC0AA0872573BF0079D3F2 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, MICHAEL TOOBERT 212 MALLARD DR GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945-5745 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104182-220695 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:41 -0700 Received: from p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4A12119E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:50 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 16475774.3664227248.160585.00150.p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <acruz@optonline.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:41 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6568.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: acruz@optonline.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <acruz@optonline.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:28 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:28 PM SMTPOriginator: acruz@optonline.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM $Orig: C40D4270155F6431872573BF0079D438 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Ana Cruz 321 Rockaway Pkwy. Valley Stream, NY 11580-3447 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104139-220693 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:41 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id CFC9319E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:49 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 06475774.2686503856.71942.00093.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <jenndaloop@hotmail.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:40 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6566.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: jenndaloop@hotmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <jenndaloop@hotmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:28 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:28 PM SMTPOriginator: jenndaloop@hotmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM $Orig: 5F2C88838D88D12B872573BF0079D40B Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jennifer Butler 2204 Loblolly Court Wilmington, NC 28411 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104046-220687 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:40 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id E02DB19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:48 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id f5475774.2686503856.71942.00093.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <morganadead@aol.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:39 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6556.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: morganadead@aol.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <morganadead@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:40 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:29 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:29 PM SMTPOriginator: morganadead@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:40 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM $Orig: D3C49C770E211316872573BF0079D3AE Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Susan Duffy 325 Grand Street Hoboken, NJ 07030 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104136-220692 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:41 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id C980719E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:49 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 06475774.2434100144.16882.00051.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <rhinopias@comcast.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:40 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6564.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: rhinopias@comcast.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <rhinopias@comcast.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:29 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:29 PM SMTPOriginator: rhinopias@comcast.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM $Orig: 9A3B67CA5B51CAC2872573BF0079D409 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Ronald H. Silver, C.E.P. 1829 Sea Oats Drive Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104042-220686 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:40 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id D704119E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:48 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id f5475774.2507529136.16882.00051.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <jancool@coloradolawyers.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:39 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6552.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: jancool@coloradolawyers.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <jancool@coloradolawyers.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:40 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:30 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:30 PM SMTPOriginator: jancool@coloradolawyers.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:40 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM $Orig: CA5F189248A4C9B8872573BF0079D3AA Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jan Cool 903 West Pikes Peak Avneue Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104025-220684 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:40 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id ACA9719E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:48 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id f5475774.2592267184.40757.00086.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <cathy.mcgowan@gmail.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:39 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6554.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: cathy.mcgowan@gmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144555); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <cathy.mcgowan@gmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:40 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:30 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:30 PM SMTPOriginator: cathy.mcgowan@gmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:40 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM $Orig: 2D2F48CA43F5FBC4872573BF0079D399 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Cathy McGowan 245 View St Mountain View, CA 94041 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104098-220689 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:40 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6E9C019E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:49 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 06475774.2402200496.153417.00114.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <marshfieldphoto@aol.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:40 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6560.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: MarshfieldPhoto@aol.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <marshfieldphoto@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:30 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:30 PM SMTPOriginator: marshfieldphoto@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM $Orig: 070165A16E439BCD872573BF0079D3E4 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, EILEEN FONFERKO 33 GALLEON DRIVE NORTH FORT MYERS, FL 33917 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104093-220688 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:40 -0700 Received: from p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 619BE19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:49 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id 06475774.3601288112.160585.00150.p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <springhead@qnet.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:40 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6558.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: springhead@qnet.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <springhead@qnet.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:40 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:31 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:31 PM SMTPOriginator: springhead@qnet.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:40 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM $Orig: BA0C8271E0F25281872573BF0079D3DD Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:43 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, jamie green 22816 Market St. Apt 230 Newhall, CA 91321 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103825-220670 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:38 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id AED3119E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:46 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id d5475774.2549058480.153417.00114.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <ssilverman86@hotmail.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:37 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6528.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: SSilverman86@hotmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <ssilverman86@hotmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:31 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:31 PM SMTPOriginator: ssilverman86@hotmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: 92CC8FCD6DADF9AA872573BF0079D2D1 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Seth Silverman 60 East End Ave., #8b New York, NY 10028 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103926-220678 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:39 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B20D419E8087 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id e5475774.2497039280.16882.00051.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <joeswierkosz@sbcglobal.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:38 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6542.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: joeswierkosz@sbcglobal.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <joeswierkosz@sbcglobal.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:32 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:32 PM SMTPOriginator: joeswierkosz@sbcglobal.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: E23D38232DA38150872573BF0079D336 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, joe swierkosz 633 n maple ave palatine, IL 60067 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103831-220671 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:38 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id BCBF419E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:46 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id d5475774.2580958128.16882.00051.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <sawwhetowl@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:37 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6530.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: sawwhetowl@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <sawwhetowl@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:32 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:32 PM SMTPOriginator: sawwhetowl@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: 63F5EC02FF1F0B23872573BF0079D2D7 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Hank Bourscheidt 11570 Chase Way Westminster, CO 80020 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103845-220673 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:38 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id DEB4919E8087 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:46 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id d5475774.2424429488.40757.00086.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <sjmiller@dakotacom.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:37 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6532.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: sjmiller@dakotacom.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144555); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <sjmiller@dakotacom.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:32 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:32 PM SMTPOriginator: sjmiller@dakotacom.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: 9BF82AB73E45B6FA872573BF0079D2E5 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Susan Miller 3801 N Swn Tucson, AZ 85718 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815104006-220683 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:40 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8113419E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:48 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id f5475774.2507099056.153417.00114.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <floridapotter@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:39 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6550.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: floridapotter@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <floridapotter@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:40 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:33 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:33 PM SMTPOriginator: floridapotter@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:40 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: 4B2A67019F2E6BD2872573BF0079D386 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, PLEASE STOP SUPRESSION OF THE WOLF POPULATION! The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, merrill Kramer 2281 lake arbor blvd Clearwater, FL 33763 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103992-220682 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:39 -0700 Received: from p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5F46319E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:48 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id f5475774.3118754736.160585.00150.p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <heymiles@att.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:39 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6548.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: heymiles@att.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <heymiles@att.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:33 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:33 PM SMTPOriginator: heymiles@att.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: 08663B2982805C1F872573BF0079D378 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jim Miles 511 e. San Ysidro Blvd C221 San Ysidro, CA 92173 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103712-220664 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:37 -0700 Received: from p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 91AA919E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:45 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id c5475774.3202673584.160585.00150.p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <mtp51053@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:36 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6518.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: mtp51053@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <mtp51053@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:34 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:34 PM SMTPOriginator: mtp51053@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: 45258DDA0E0D66C2872573BF0079D262 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Marie Perkins 250 S. Maple Avenue Apt. 7 Oak Park, IL 60302 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103748-220667 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:37 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id E7A5919E8087 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:45 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id c5475774.2707655600.40757.00-086.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <algramstedt@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:36 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6524.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: algramstedt@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144555); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <algramstedt@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:34 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:34 PM SMTPOriginator: algramstedt@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: 7BB45D8A3F71BE28872573BF0079D284 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The heavy reliance on predator control targeting wolves by the Fish & Wildlife Service has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Alfred Gramstedt 108 1/2 E 5 St Northfield, MN 55057 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103862-220674 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:38 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 157B819E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id d5475774.2655034288.71942.00-093.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <gregaspec@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:37 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6534.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: gregaspec@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <gregaspec@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:34 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:34 PM SMTPOriginator: gregaspec@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: 7902722643B49185872573BF0079D2F6 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Gregory Clifton 3317 48th avenue Moline, IL 61265 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103914-220677 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:39 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9494119E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id e5475774.2580528048.153417.00114.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <rjennich@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:38 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6538.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: rjennich@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <rjennich@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:35 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:35 PM SMTPOriginator: rjennich@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: 21263FB4D6C30A8B872573BF0079D32A Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Ralph Jenniches 5388 Vista Fortuna Cypress, CA 90630 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103901-220675 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:39 -0700 Received: from p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7654E19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id e5475774.3307572144.160585.00150.p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <daystarshining4@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:38 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6536.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: daystarshining4@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <daystarshining4@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:35 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:35 PM SMTPOriginator: daystarshining4@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: F5C4CD0E8220FA0A872573BF0079D31D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Marilyn Hood 93 Fred Lane Urbana, IL 61802-2289 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103734-220665 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:37 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id C476F19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:45 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id c5475774.2634910640.153417.00114.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <cattleya@comcast.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:36 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6520.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: cattleya@comcast.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <cattleya@comcast.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:36 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:36 PM SMTPOriginator: cattleya@comcast.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: B6FAC2A4F5ADA365872573BF0079D276 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Margaret Silver 1829 Sea Oats Drive Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103736-220666 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:37 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id CB76019E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:45 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id c5475774.2465569712.16882.00051.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <k_schwag@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:36 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6522.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: k_schwag@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <k_schwag@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:36 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:36 PM SMTPOriginator: k_schwag@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: CC0B18BE13B1C3A5872573BF0079D278 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kathy Schwager 26 Somerset St. Centereach, NY 11720 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103809-220669 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:38 -0700 Received: from p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 87BB519E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:46 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id d5475774.3517369264.160585.00150.p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <sholcomb@workhealth.org>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:37 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6526.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: sholcomb@workhealth.org SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <sholcomb@workhealth.org> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:37 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:37 PM SMTPOriginator: sholcomb@workhealth.org RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: 4AAA265E5EE8F5CA872573BF0079D2C3 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Susan Holcomb 826 2nd Street Apt. 206 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103954-220680 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:39 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 02BAF19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id e5475774.2476706736.71942.00093.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <herpcon@cox.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:38 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6546.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: herpcon@cox.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144543); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <herpcon@cox.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:37 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:37 PM SMTPOriginator: herpcon@cox.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: 34577D3534850CC1872573BF0079D352 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, MICHAEL WELKER 3105 Eads Place El Paso, TX 79935 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103934-220679 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:39 -0700 Received: from p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id C571919E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id e5475774.2455899056.40757.00086.p01c11m075.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <marthaw200@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:38 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6544.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: marthaw200@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144555); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <marthaw200@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:37 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:37 PM SMTPOriginator: marthaw200@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:41 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM $Orig: 31D7076D9BEB68F0872573BF0079D33E Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:42 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Martha Williams PO Box 13691 Roanoke, VA 24036 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103621-220659 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:36 -0700 Received: from p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id A50D519E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:44 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id b5475774.3464919984.160585.00150.p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <rrpewitt@att.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:35 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:05 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:32 PM $MessageID: <20071228221032.17229.6512.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: rrpewitt@att.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <rrpewitt@att.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:36 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:38 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:38 PM SMTPOriginator: rrpewitt@att.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:36 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM $Orig: 18509C91F1FE8DBF872573BF0079D205 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, randy pewitt 101lakecrest dr. waxahachie, TX 75165 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103640-220660 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:36 -0700 Received: from p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id D362119E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:44 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id b5475774.2423180208.153417.00-114.p01c11m044.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <meisslerr@bellsouth.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:35 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:33 PM $MessageID: <20071228221033.17229.6516.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: meisslerr@bellsouth.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144540); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <meisslerr@bellsouth.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:36 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:38 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:38 PM SMTPOriginator: meisslerr@bellsouth.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:36 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM $Orig: 3E2742D5DA197CCE872573BF0079D218 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:39 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Robert Meissler 331 Tequesta DR Unit222 Tequesta, FL 33469-3041 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103643-220662 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:36 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id DBC4719E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:44 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id b5475774.2518018992.16882.00051.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <gdoman4603@aol.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:35 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:05 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:32 PM $MessageID: <20071228221032.17229.6514.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: gdoman4603@aol.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican gray wolf NEPA scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0056028454; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.053(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <gdoman4603@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:36 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:39 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:39 PM SMTPOriginator: gdoman4603@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:36 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM $Orig: F64BAE140A6B4464872573BF0079D21B Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:38 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico, particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions, just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock, and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you. Sincerely, Geoffrey Doman 13900 Cohasset Street Van Nuys, CA 91405-2501 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103532-220657 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:35 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id BDA5B19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:43 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id a5475774.2664876976.16882.00051.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <charlottemasarik@cox.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:34 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:05 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:32 PM $MessageID: <20071228221032.17229.6510.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: charlottemasarik@cox.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <charlottemasarik@cox.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:35 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:39 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:39 PM SMTPOriginator: charlottemasarik@cox.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:35 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:36 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM $Orig: 78063D0E080231D8872573BF0079D1AC Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Charlotte Masarik 761 Oak St. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103529-220656 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:35 -0700 Received: from p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B557719E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:43 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id a5475774.3276102576.160585.00-150.p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <cyncraig@svcable.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:34 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:05 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:32 PM $MessageID: <20071228221032.17229.6508.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: cyncraig@svcable.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0053535793; B=0.500(0); S=0.050(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <cyncraig@svcable.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:35 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:40 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:40 PM SMTPOriginator: cyncraig@svcable.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:35 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:36 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM $Orig: D052F639E9BDFD8B872573BF0079D1A9 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:37 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Cynthia Hoel PO Box 668 Bondville, VT 05340 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815103428-220652 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:34 -0700 Received: from p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id A28E019E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:44:42 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id 95475774.2507529136.16882.00-051.p01c11m037.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <tonalamatl@aol.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:10:33 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:06:05 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:32 PM $MessageID: <20071228221032.17229.6506.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: Tonalamatl@aol.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144552); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <tonalamatl@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:10:34 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:40 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:40 PM SMTPOriginator: tonalamatl@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:10:34 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:35 PM,12/28/2007 03:10:35 PM-12/28/2007 03:10:36 PM $Orig: 365D213E3DCE435A872573BF0079D144 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:10:36 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Meri Chokrevski 14830 11th Avenue Whitestone`, NY 11357 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081542-220584 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:15 -0700 Received: from p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id D376B19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id ec375774.3603282864.8458.00062.p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <triska@umd.edu>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6388.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: triska@umd.edu SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <triska@umd.edu> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:40 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:40 PM SMTPOriginator: triska@umd.edu RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:17 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:17 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:18 PM $Orig: 38CA44C9F02AC288872573BF00799B06 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:18 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Triska F. Hoover 604 East Oregon Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081445-220581 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:14 -0700 Received: from p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id DA8EB19E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id dc375774.3173198768.8458.00062.p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <princyj@tampabay.rr.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6382.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: princyj@tampabay.rr.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0032669569; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.031(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <princyj@tampabay.rr.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:41 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:41 PM SMTPOriginator: princyj@tampabay.rr.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:16 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:16 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:17 PM $Orig: 36546E14B85C4901872573BF00799AA5 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:17 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, jill cresko 2774 country way clearwater, FL 33763 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081575-220585 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:15 -0700 Received: from p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2DC4019E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id fc375774.3215682480.44798.00063.p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <redwolf91@mindspring.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6390.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: redwolf91@mindspring.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0037560109; B=0.500(0); S=0.036(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(107112814463); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <redwolf91@mindspring.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:41 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:41 PM SMTPOriginator: redwolf91@mindspring.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:17 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:17 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:17 PM $Orig: 2F7427BA548EBC66872573BF00799B27 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:17 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Noreen Wheller 125 Avalon Circle Smithtown, NY 11787 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081586-220586 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:15 -0700 Received: from p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4A2DD19E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id fc375774.3476134832.142610.00156.p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <edwrdkr@aol.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6392.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: EdwrdKr@aol.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(107112814463); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <edwrdkr@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:42 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:42 PM SMTPOriginator: edwrdkr@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:17 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:17 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:17 PM $Orig: DE9D7602D60A51E8872573BF00799B32 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:17 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Edward %pa_first_name% Miriam Kirsten 2720 W Coyote Moonrise Dr Oro Valley, AZ 85755-8309 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081356-220578 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id F172619E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id cc375774.3162708912.8458.00062.p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <kesala@msn.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6374.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: kesala@msn.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <kesala@msn.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:42 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:42 PM SMTPOriginator: kesala@msn.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:16 PM $Orig: 7277A2942050E05A872573BF00799A4C Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:16 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Karen Stankye 2030 Kingston Rd White Lake, MI 48386 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081484-220582 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:14 -0700 Received: from p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4700319E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id ec375774.3058334640.44798.00063.p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <stormcrow60@xmission.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6384.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: stormcrow60@xmission.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(107112814463); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <stormcrow60@xmission.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:42 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:42 PM SMTPOriginator: stormcrow60@xmission.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:16 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:16 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:16 PM $Orig: 87B8084C8230F899872573BF00799ACE Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:16 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jon Hager 11760 So. 1300 W. Riverton, UT 84065 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081500-220583 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:15 -0700 Received: from p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6B42719E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id ec375774.3539073968.142610.00156.p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <megbeeler@earthlink.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6386.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: megbeeler@earthlink.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(107112814463); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <megbeeler@earthlink.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:43 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:43 PM SMTPOriginator: megbeeler@earthlink.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:16 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:16 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:16 PM $Orig: 55B6ADBD243D8D47872573BF00799ADD Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:16 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, meg beeler 16100 Sobre Vista Court sonoma, CA 95476 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081407-220580 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:14 -0700 Received: from p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7F50A19E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id dc375774.3622992816.142610.00156.p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <farzeneh@yahoo.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6380.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: farzeneh@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(107112814463); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <farzeneh@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:43 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:43 PM SMTPOriginator: farzeneh@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM $Orig: 7DAF1EFC94649052872573BF00799A7F Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Laila Aussie 2030 E. Broadway Rd. #2059 Tempe, AZ 85282 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081318-220577 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 98ABC19E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id cc375774.3067030448.142610.00156.p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <mokai@mokaimusic.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6368.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: mokai@mokaimusic.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0052294063; B=0.500(0); S=0.049(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(107112814463); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <mokai@mokaimusic.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:44 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:44 PM SMTPOriginator: mokai@mokaimusic.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM $Orig: 4770034F62ECC3C0872573BF00799A26 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves. Reliance on predator control targeting the wolves by Fish and Wildlife Service management, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The Endangered Species Act should not allow loss of wolves - from government take and illegal poaching. A Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement must be developed to upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves to a fully protected endangered status. I do not support any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations. I ask that the Conservation Alternative include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from becoming habituating to preying on stock. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Marc DePolo 829 Hayes St. San Francisco, CA 94117 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081264-220575 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:12 -0700 Received: from p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 11CE319E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id bc375774.3414465456.8458.00062.p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <traviseckhart@gmail.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:11 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6366.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: traviseckhart@gmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <traviseckhart@gmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:12 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:44 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:44 PM SMTPOriginator: traviseckhart@gmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:12 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM $Orig: D308FE3688025D6D872573BF007999F0 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Charles Eckhart 1422 Paar Drive Prescott, AZ 86305 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081393-220579 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5CFC319E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id dc375774.3278621616.44798.00063.p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <thwd1@aol.com>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6376.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: thwd1@aol.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0041590450; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.039(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(107112814463); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <thwd1@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:44 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:44 PM SMTPOriginator: thwd1@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM $Orig: 5E1304EBE007C750872573BF00799A71 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:15 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Toni Howard 12841 SE 175th Ct. Renton, WA 98058 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081304-220576 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 753F519E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with ESMTP id cc375774.3414989744.44798.00-063.p01c11m086.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <lrodoff@earthlink.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6372.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: lrodoff@earthlink.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(107112814463); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <lrodoff@earthlink.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:45 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:45 PM SMTPOriginator: lrodoff@earthlink.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM $Orig: 260B8C5F2BD60CBC872573BF00799A18 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, lennie rodoff 9145 sw 96th court road ocala, FL 34481 Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bctsmtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007122815081170-220572 ; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:11 -0700 Received: from p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 21FB219E8024 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:42:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.3.0-3) with SMTP id bc375774.3309566896.8458.00062.p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <dianevig@comcast.net>); Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:08:11 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 28 Dec 2007 14:03:42 -0800 PostedDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:09 PM $MessageID: <20071228220809.17229.6362.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: dianevig@comcast.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping X_Spam: [F=0.0010146601; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007121801); MH=0.500(2007122831); R=0.091(1071128144549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <dianevig@comcast.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/28/2007 03:08:11 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/22/2008 03:07:45 PM,MIME-CD complete at 01/22/2008 03:07:45 PM SMTPOriginator: dianevig@comcast.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCTSMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/28/2007 03:08:11 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:13 PM,12/28/2007 03:08:13 PM-12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM $Orig: B08787503AF03387872573BF00799992 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/28/2007 03:08:14 PM Dr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NM Dear Dr. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The opportunity to comment on the rule-change for managing reintroduced Mexican gray wolves comes not a moment too soon. Fish and Wildlife Service management, with its heavy reliance on predator control targeting the wolves, has suppressed the wolf population and contributed to inbreeding. The solution must comply with the conservation mandate of the Endangered Species Act and not allow loss of wolves - from any and all sources, including government take and illegal poaching - to keep the population from rapid growth and genetic rescue. To this end, please develop a Conservation Alternative to be analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement that would upgrade the legal status of the reintroduced Mexican wolves from their current "experimental non-essential" standing to a fully protected endangered status. Please do not include any alternative for analysis that would increase take of wolves, set any limits on wolf numbers, restrict their movements, or in any other respect infringe on the potential of establishing additional Mexican wolf populations, one of which is already called for in the 1982 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan and more of which will likely be required in a future revision of that plan. The Conservation Alternative should include the following provisions: 1) Allow release of wolves from the captive breeding population directly into New Mexico. This is particularly important to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service to release genetically valuable animals into areas in which no wolf packs have established territories. 2) Allow wolves to roam freely outside the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area and not be geographically constrained by any other politically derived restrictions - just as other endangered species are allowed free movement. 3) Require livestock owners using public lands to remove or render inedible the carcasses of non-wolf-killed stock so as to prevent wolves from being attracted to areas where domestic animals are vulnerable and habituating to preying on stock. This could be accomplished, at least in part, by holding blameless for subsequent depredations any wolf that has scavenged on dead livestock - and protecting such wolves from any governmental or private "take" or predator control. 4) Authorize release of wolves into the White Sands Wolf Recovery Area, which is just a few dozen miles to the east of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. White Sands has already been analyzed for its suitability for wolves and could serve as a home for genetically valuable wolves that might not otherwise be released. White Sands has only been found "unsuitable" if wolves are required to stay within its boundaries, but as part of a population that interacts with wolves in the Gila, it would serve an important role. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Diane Vigilante 907 River Road Fair Haven, NJ 07704