| thats why they allow people to pack guns in the park john gilbertson, port angeles WA |
| We can learn to live with new boundaries/limits for our wilderness activities, and outside of towns in general. Ann Soule, |
| There are too many people living on the Olympic Peninsula for wolves to be safely introduced. Anonymous |
| Does not appear to be a significant issue. If it a human is attacked it will be a tragedy, however, such tragedies are a part of life and can not always be avoided. Sean V Owen, Seattle WA |
| Human Safety is not an issue when dealing with wolves. Tristan Higgins, Seattle WA |
| I strongly oppose any plans to introduce wolves anywhere in Washington. Yes, I know they are already here. They will spread on on their own and will do great damage to wildlife eventually, and this should not be aided by the department. Gregory R Field, Seattle WA |
| there will be problems Ross MacArthur, Cusick WA |
| Manipulated information that is misleading, a sales pitch for wolves. dale denney, colville WA |
| the wolf is notoriously shy and elusive and probably gladly go through life without laying eyes on humans. Unless they've been habituated to us there is little threat. Anonymous |
| My wife, two year old son and I enjoy hiking in the woods of Washington state. I will be afraid for the safety of my family if you introduce these wolfs into our state. I will keep enjoying the outdoors, but will take the necessary precautions to protect my family. You will also be responsible for keeping these wolfs away from my pets and livestock, and off of my property. Anonymous |
| Wolves do not attack humans unless they have been inappropriatly exposed to them Diane Sonntag, Tenino WA |
| not concerned with human safety Stephanie George, Newport WA |
| They do and have killed, but very seldom Duane Bernard, Rainier OR |
| I feel safe when I am recreating outside. Jennifer Molesworth, Twisp WA |
| No comment should be needed here. Common sense tells us that Human Safety is a number one concern. Daniel Haydon, Creston WA |
| WHAT?! No compensation for children that are killed by wolves? But compensation for livestock losses is OK. AnonymousSequim WA |
| Domestic dogs kill more people than any wild animals Pat Van Eaton, Eatonville WA |
| People and especially small childeren will be an easy quick meal for a wolf pack that is hungry and lost its fear of humans. Bells on our shoes and pepper spray will be of little effect to Wolf pack. Wayne Vinyard, Glenwood WA |
| Wolves need to be hunted to instill a fear of humans in them. Anonymous |
| I have genuine fears for both my daughter's safety once wolves populations have established. Pastor friend of mine and a deputy sheriff on horseback in N. Idaho were going in backcountry to make a death notification to a spike camped hunter. Along the way they were completely surrounded by a wolf pack at one point. I don't trust their aggressive nature at times. Darren Manlow, South Bend WA |
| If wolves kill off the deer and elk then they will start coming into the communities and killing dogs and cats and eventually go after little kids then adults if they find the opportunity Wayne L Rowett, Kennewick WA |
| NO WOLVES Anonymous |
| Big concern to the people that have most at stake. Tom Freeman, Tonasket WA |
| Public awarness program is just as important in the managment efforts. Charles Oueis, Spokane WA |
| There is a negligible level of risk to human safety primarily associated with small children which in turn can be combated through effective parenting and awareness of your children at all times. Ryan Alexander Sparks, Pullman WA |
| Do not release any more wolves into this state. Kevin Wolf, Lacey WA |
| Education is the key. Kristi Hendrickson, Seattle WA |
| If anything happens to me or my kids I will personnelly sue the director and any involved with this Joe Headley, Yakima WA |
| Educate, educate, educate - and stress personal responsibility. Marcia avajas, Bainbridge Island WA |
| Humans need to realize that we take risks everyday and we do not need to send out a witch hunt if somebody gets hurt by a wolf. We are much more likely to crash our car on the way to work so maybe we should just get rid of the cars. If we don't have some aspect of risk, then we would never be able to do anything. Karl Schulke, Republic WA |
| Washington has less wilderness areas than Idaho and Montana and more people living in rural areas that will have direct contact will wolves. This should be a huge public safety concern. Michael Korenko, Carson WA |
| Humans have nothing to fear from wolves Elizabeth Enger, Greenwater WA |
| PLEASE keep wolves out of Washington.....they are damned dangerous. I hike alone, and don't want to be a snack for one! Florence Wheeler, Vancouver WA |
| Very clear with good information. Lois Neuman, Vancouver WA |
| DANGER DANGER DANGER!!!!! doug carney, ellensburg WA |
| ridiculously overhyped! Anonymous |
| I personally am not concerned that I'll be attacked by a wolf. Anonymous |
| No More Important Issue exists. Don't allow the need for Animal Rights Override that Responsibility to {Protect our Citizens. Larry Hill, Brush Prairie WA |
| It needs to be clear that anyone can shoot a wolf at any time if the wolf threatens humans. This is ignored. Darcy Mitchem, Toutle Wa WA |
| .41 magnum Larry Zalaznik, Walla Walla WA |
| Good science here Thomas F McLaughlin, Spokane WA |
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