Rep. LaMalfa Criticizes CA Fish & Wildlife's Wolf Management Plan

Concerns Over Gray Wolf Management

• ⚠️ Rep. Doug LaMalfa expresses frustration with California's Department of Fish and Wildlife's slow response to the devastation caused by gray wolves in Northern California.
• 🎯 He highlights ongoing daily calf kills in Sierra County, indicating the severity of the problem.

Proposed Deterrent Measures

• 💡 LaMalfa criticizes the department for considering only secondary measures, such as hazing wolves with bean bags and rubber bullets.
• 🚫 He argues that these measures are insufficient and that the state is "dragging their feet" in addressing the issue effectively.

Non-Native Species and Wolf Population

• 🐺 The representative emphasizes that gray wolves are a non-native species being introduced into Northern California.
• 📈 He asserts that wolves are not endangered in the region and are likely abundant in other parts of the country.

Call for Action

• 🚨 LaMalfa urges state wildlife officials to acknowledge the devastation occurring and to take more serious action.
• 🗣️ He suggests that people in the affected areas are reaching their limit with the current situation.