tncaver wrote:derekbristol wrote:tncaver wrote:If you aren't aware, the CBD wants the FEDs to reintroduce wolves into the original
48 states.
So you don't like wolves? I like wolves.
I don't like guns, cave closures or gates though. The CBD might have opinions on each of these topics, but I'm not sure the issues are really connected otherwise.
I also like GSMNP and would like to see it protected for future generations. I didn't realize that was a radical concept.
I can do without wolves in TN. We already have coyotes. As for protecting the GSMNP, that depends on what you mean by "protect".
Wolves were native to TN for many years, until they were eventually all killed by hunting and habitat loss. A re-introduction program of red wolves in GSMNP a few years ago failed. That's too bad, because the over-population of deer in the park could use some natural thinning. I have a car that has the damage marks from 3 collisions with deer in the road, so I for one would like to see some natural predators cutting down their numbers. Obviously the hunters are not doing a good enough job.
As far as the government owning the land and us loosing access to it- I have found the opposite to be true. Private land ownership and development has caused the loss of thousands of acres of prime caving / ridgewalking land in recent years. On the other side of this coin, AL Forever Wild program has just recently purchased a 3500 acre tract of land in Jackson County, which will be free for cavers, hikers, and anyone else to roam on at will. Prior to the purchase, this land was off limits and slated for a huge subdivision development.
Trogman