It's un-American...

I happen to be of the mind that predators, both large and small, are integral components of any healthy eco-system. Here the the USA, large predators have been completely eliminated from many portions of the country. Deer, possum and raccoon populations are controlled, not by coyotes, wolves and mountain lions but by Fords, Chevies and Toyotas. Can we overcome prejudice, fear and loathing of large predators and rehabilitate their images? Should we even try? There are large economic forces that oppose the re-introduction of predators in many areas of this country, including the far west, where wolves are still viewed as a blood thirsty enemies of farming and cattle interests. Until we, as a country, can embrace the full spectrum of traditional predators in appropriate habitats, we will still just be paying lip service to wildlife management.
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