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Originally Posted by West O'5
So this over-predation has been going on since before white man laid eyes upon much of western North America....but snowmobiles and seismic lines are the problem.
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A problem only exists if it is considered to be such.
If ungulate population suppression and extirpation through predator predation is considered a problem, then it is.
Within this construct, humans are responsible for influencing ecosystem characteristics that are currently benefiting predators at the expense of ungulates.
Currently, Snowmobile and seismic lines are A, not The, problem.
Steve Isdahl's message in the video is completely accurate.
Right now, roads and an unwillingness to control wolves is causing ungulate populations to crash.
If society decides that the ungulates must be made a priority, the solutions are easy.
Eliminate wolves or roads, or a combination of both.