The Idaho man who shot and killed a female wolf pup while standing behind his pickup truck on a public road has been officially charged – and faces only nominal punishment.
According to a local report, a man identified as Randy Strickland of Eagle, Idaho, has been officially charged with “taking a game animal illegally and shooting from or across a public highway.”
If Strickland is convicted, he may have to pay a small fine ranging from $200 – $1,000, and perhaps up to just six months in jail.
Last month, Strickland was seen by eyewitnesses shooting the wolf pup while standing in the road behind his pickup truck.
The killing happened in Idaho’s McCall-Weiser area, which was not an open hunting zone at the time Strickland shot the wolf pup.
Apparently, if Strickland would have shot the wolf pup once the hunting zone was open on October 1 (and from somewhere other than a the public road), he would not have been cited by Idaho Fish and Game.
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Let’s hope Randy Strickland faces the maximum punishment.
Hi! i have a wolf hybryd & he is the best dog ever.That guy should face a bigger penalty than that.Someone should shoot him.He is a monster!
Wolves need to be managed like any other game animal. They are extremely smart and can ravage a population of elk if not kept in check. And they have thus far. What I do not understand is why people are so “in awe” of these animals. I have seen them here in Idaho and yes, they are a sight. But, how do you feel about deer and elk? People who are in favor of NEVER hunting wolves need to be more open minded. You have to look at the eco system as a whole. We are stewards of the land and animals. We must do our part to manage all of our resources and keep everything in balance. To let one species (wolves) go unchecked is irresponsible and selfish. Please broaden your view. And yes, I am pro wolf hunting. I have a tag in my wallet. Also, if this man is guilty, then he should be punished. Hunting is a great heritage that most people do not enjoy anymore. It is not about killing everything see. There are many hunts that I have come home with nothing more than great memories. If you dont hunt, fine. But why try to make those of us that do look like evil people?
lets hope this randy guy gets cancer or something.
that would serve him right.
If it wasn’t illegal I would come down there and kick his tiny fat little ass half way to hell my self!
Chas,
You are a local and must know what is really going on.
I think it’s beautiful taking care of animals and how many people are eager to defend them.
I’m also glad that the most hideous crimes against animal species only happens in Africa, Asia and countries that are not under surveillance.
Anyway…
The defense of the human beings are underrated, I believe.
I’m one of these.
And also have a blog that promotes what some of these human beings do of good.
http://hellaheaven-ana.blogspot.com
I love wolves. I must visit Idaho to take some shots.
I mean photographies.
Nice pictures you have at your blog even though
I’m not very fond of bats.
that guy should have his nuts chopped off wit a rusty saw.
That’s really sad. I wouldn’t know what to give him if I had to judge.