Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121218042587-7233 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:04:25 -0700 Received: from p01c11m033.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id BC5C219E8009 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:34:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m033.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 91580674.2425125808.12153.00-061.p01c11m033.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <nixl@comcast.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:04:25 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 17:00:12 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 06:04:25 PM $MessageID: <20071213010425.17413.22177.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: nixl@comcast.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0030129513; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.036(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121247); R=0.074(1071112163647); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <nixl@comcast.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 06:04:25 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:13 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:13 AM SMTPOriginator: nixl@comcast.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 06:04:25 PM-12/12/2007 06:11:03 PM,12/12/2007 06:11:03 PM-12/12/2007 06:11:04 PM $Orig: CE9AA432562552DA872573B00005E61C Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 06:11:04 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest.

We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Laura Nix 8250 E Big Horn Trl

Tucson, AZ 85750

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121217321327-6484 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:32:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id CEDDF19E800C for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:02:06 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id c8d70674.2572106672.189901.00-103.p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <walkerfeigin@msn.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:32:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 16:27:59 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 05:32:12 PM $MessageID: <20071213003212.17413.21737.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: walkerfeigin@msn.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0030969810; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.037(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121247); R=0.074(1071112163554); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <walkerfeigin@msn.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 05:32:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:13 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:13 AM SMTPOriginator: walkerfeigin@msn.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 05:32:13 PM-12/12/2007 05:32:14 PM,12/12/2007 05:32:14 PM-12/12/2007 05:32:15 PM $Orig: BE64DA1A3A20874E872573B00002F32F Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 05:32:15 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Barbara Walker

1277 S Vine St Denver, CO 80210

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121216322803-4876 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:32:28 -0700 Received: from p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id E653B19E8009 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:02:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-2) with ESMTP id b8f60674.3679914928.156927.00-047.p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <afolks@unm.edu>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:32:27 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 15:28:14 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 04:32:27 PM $MessageID: <20071212233227.17413.20870.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: afolks@unm.edu SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0047500067; B=0.500(0); S=0.055(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121246); R=0.074(10711129275); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <afolks@unm.edu> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 04:32:28 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:13 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:13 AM SMTPOriginator: afolks@unm.edu RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 04:32:28 PM-12/12/2007 04:32:29 PM,12/12/2007 04:32:29 PM-12/12/2007 04:32:29 PM $Orig: CA1B4211EE91C2F4872573AF008150B3 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 04:32:29 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Anna Folks

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121215533342-3406 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:53:33 -0700 Received: from p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id D78CB19E8043 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:23:25 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-2) with ESMTP id c6660674.3438648240.85735.00-104.p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <hoosierjohnarnold@yahoo.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:53:32 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 14:49:19 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 03:53:32 PM $MessageID: <20071212225332.17413.20361.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: hoosierjohnarnold@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0047803457; B=0.500(0); S=0.056(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121245); R=0.074(10711129275); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <hoosierjohnarnold@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 03:53:33 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:14 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:14 AM SMTPOriginator: hoosierjohnarnold@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 03:53:33 PM-12/12/2007 03:53:35 PM,12/12/2007 03:53:35 PM-12/12/2007 03:53:36 PM $Orig: 007DA5E70D5A3A31872573AF007DC0C0 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 03:53:36 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a

charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves.

Sincerely, John Arnold 615 14th St NW Albuquerque, NM 87104

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121215200103-2034 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:20:01 -0700 Received: from p01c11m022.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3308819E8009 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:49:53 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m022.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 09e50674.2489228208.1105.00-029.p01c11m022.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <chris.frost.1@gmail.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:20:00 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 14:15:47 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 03:20:00 PM $MessageID: <20071212222000.17413.19885.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: chris.frost.1@gmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0037743421; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.044(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121243); R=0.074(107111292741); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <chris.frost.1@gmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 03:20:01 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:14 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:14 AM SMTPOriginator: chris.frost.1@gmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 03:20:01 PM-12/12/2007 03:20:02 PM,12/12/2007 03:20:02 PM-12/12/2007 03:20:03 PM $Orig: 5D74B96EEB756080872573AF007AAEA7 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 03:20:03 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Chris Frost

20 Village Park Ct Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121215185239-1980 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:18:52 -0700 Received: from p01c11m014.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8019019E8009 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:48:44 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m014.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id b4e50674.2540149680.310550.00-110.p01c11m014.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <rusticbaby@yahoo.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:18:51 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 14:14:38 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 03:18:51 PM $MessageID: <20071212221851.17413.19881.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: rusticbaby@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0029498406; B=0.500(0); S=0.035(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121243); R=0.074(107111292757); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <rusticbaby@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 03:18:52 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:14 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:14 AM SMTPOriginator: rusticbaby@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 03:18:52 PM-12/12/2007 03:18:53 PM,12/12/2007 03:18:53 PM-12/12/2007 03:18:54 PM $Orig: 6CE2064E95C1F305872573AF007A93D7 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 03:18:54 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Kathleen Cox

P.O. Box 712 Tijeras, NM 87059

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121215164784-1891 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:16:47 -0700 Received: from p01c11m006.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id EA8B119E8009 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:46:39 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [205.188.139.137] (EHLO imo-d23.mx.aol.com) by p01c11m006.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id fcd50674.2596117424.427735.00-124.p01c11m006.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <dpyev@aol.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:16:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from DPYEV@aol.com by imo-d23.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v38_r9.3.) id y.bd4.21321e91 (65097) for <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:16:41 -0500 (EST) From: DPYEV@aol.com $MessageID: <bd4.21321e91.3491b7c9@aol.com> PostedDate: 12/12/2007 03:16:41 PM Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov MIME_Version: 1.0 $Mailer: AOL 9.0 VR sub 5004 X_Spam_Flag: NO X_Processed_By: Rebuild v2.0-0 X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121243); R=0.009(107111292919); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <dpyev@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [205.188.139.137] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 03:16:47 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:15 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:15 AM SMTPOriginator: dpyev@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 03:16:47 PM-12/12/2007 03:16:49 PM,12/12/2007 03:16:49 PM-12/12/2007 03:16:50 PM $Orig: B8DC7CCCAFA82465872573AF007A6330 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 03:16:50 PM I would like to go on record as supporting the wolf recovery program for Arizona. Sincerely, Dr. Daniel Pyevich 3640 N Lynford PL Tucson, AZ 85749

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Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121215022905-1158 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:02:29 -0700 Received: from p01c11m033.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 397FF19E803A for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:32:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m033.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 47a50674.2698963888.32507.00-065.p01c11m033.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <elizagilbert@yahoo.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:02:28 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 13:58:15 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 03:02:28 PM $MessageID: <20071212220228.17413.19654.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: elizagilbert@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0045427376; B=0.500(0); S=0.053(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121243); R=0.074(107111292747); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <elizagilbert@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 03:02:29 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:15 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:15 AM SMTPOriginator: elizagilbert@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 03:02:29 PM-12/12/2007 03:02:29 PM,12/12/2007 03:02:30 PM-12/12/2007 03:02:31 PM $Orig: FB88661F0323DE68872573AF007913BB Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 03:02:31 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Eliza Gilbert PO Box 485 Dixon, NM 87527

Sincerely, Eliza Gilbert PO Box 485 Dixon, NM 87527

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121214590382-952 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:59:03 -0700 Received: from p01c11m033.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9BB0B19E803D for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:28:56 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m033.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 8a950674.2468187056.25474.00-071.p01c11m033.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <sanisidroperm@hotmail.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:59:04 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 13:54:50 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 02:59:03 PM $MessageID: <20071212215903.17413.19646.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: sanisidroperm@hotmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0035132555; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.041(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121243); R=0.074(107111292747); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <sanisidroperm@hotmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 02:59:03 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:15 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:15 AM SMTPOriginator: sanisidroperm@hotmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 02:59:03 PM-12/12/2007 02:59:05 PM,12/12/2007 02:59:06 PM-12/12/2007 02:59:07 PM $Orig: B09AF75CBEDEDB99872573AF0078C390 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 02:59:07 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Jeremiah Kidd

1517 Camino Sierra Vis Santa Fe, NM 87505

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp2.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121214444175-48746 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:44:41 -0700 Received: from p01c11m034.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B155919E8293 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:14:18 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [216.252.110.195] (HELO web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com) by p01c11m034.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id a3650674.2708736944.46622.00-026.p01c11m034.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <ecolady1@yahoo.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:44:26 -0700 (MST) Received: (qmail 6930 invoked by uid 60001); 12 Dec 2007 21:44:26 -0000 DomainKey_Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=X-YMail-OSG:Received:X-Mailer:Date:From:Subject:To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-ID; b=yQxpYnFq56eE4Ike3hZhlLzinGhfnZmq3ebd40DZ5fd7xdP8PQsdDXX88/Bw7O0IBjSD50SElbf85SSxEgI++UO4pyXgerDKKwuRfrLwcneNmF4oSxVL9qAtI6HO9XGn+a49rn+i5QMKTChTM8vrV3ryBPI++aazNKK+8nBYVJY=; X_YMail_OSG: s8TxM4kVM1kL0bOMl_UWYPmEghYtquUtY0kKccb9hgIgHR63MlEJkfpJm7ViW6SzaUfTkX39HNoKwmrF_DRNJc9IKSTtX_SMdy7DXHGAU2kI5NF4I6Sy2aEIvez55Q-- Received: from [66.196.116.52] by web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com via HTTP; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:44:26 PST $Mailer: YahooMailRC/818.31 YahooMailWebService/0.7.158.1 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 02:44:26 PM From: pat manaster <ecolady1@yahoo.com> Subject: Grey Wolf Recovery Plan Needs Changes for Program to Succeed SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov MIME_Version: 1.0 $MessageID: <55570.6607.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com> X_Spam: [F=0.0001560070; B=0.500(0); S=0.014(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121243); R=0.010(107111292747); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <ecolady1@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [216.252.110.195] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP2/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 02:44:41 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:15 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:15 AM SMTPOriginator: ecolady1@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP2/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 02:44:41 PM-12/12/2007 02:45:20 PM,12/12/2007 02:45:20 PM-12/12/2007 02:45:20 PM $Orig: 01DBCE00071FF6AF872573AF007772CF Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 02:45:20 PM I attending the recent scoping meeting held inAlbuquerque by USFWS. I would suggest that several changes need tobe made if the program is to succeed. One of the main problems is that wolves know no boundaries and so

it is not sensible to capture them if they go outside the current areas designated as where they are supposed to stay. This needs to change so there is no exclusion of areas where the wolves may roam. Releases need to be made in areas other than the Blue Range also. There must be less "take" of wolves. Livestock owners must also be required to remove dead stock before wolves find it.I like the idea that the wolve program coordinator mentioned during the scoping meeting to those of us sitting at the table with him. He said in the regional office there is talk of paying ranchers to do things that may help reduce wolf incursion into cattle areas such as build more fenses, use guiard dogs, etc. I am all for this. The whole Recovery plan needs to be redone since it has not been amended for 25 years. We don't want to lose the wolf species like we lost the grizzley in the Pecos and in the Gila years ago. Thanks you for reading my suggestions. Ms. Pat Manaster at 2830 Sierra, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 ___________________________________________________________________________ _________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp2.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121214380444-48288 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:38:04 -0700 Received: from p01c11m032.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 02E4D19E8009 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:07:55 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m032.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id bb450674.2490260400.16874.00-051.p01c11m032.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <osoherbalsjessie@yahoo.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:38:03 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 13:33:50 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 02:38:03 PM $MessageID: <20071212213803.17413.19352.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: osoherbalsjessie@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0027439103; B=0.500(0); S=0.032(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121242); R=0.074(107111292747); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <osoherbalsjessie@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP2/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 02:38:04 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:15 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:15 AM SMTPOriginator: osoherbalsjessie@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP2/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 02:38:04 PM-12/12/2007 02:38:05 PM,12/12/2007 02:38:06 PM-12/12/2007 02:38:06 PM $Orig: 2FE71E0C65FF8973872573AF0076D79C Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 02:38:06 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a

charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Read about john Muir--don't you people get it//// Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves.

Sincerely, jessie emerson 3086 Agua Fria St Santa Fe, NM 87507

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp2.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121214380138-48284 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:38:01 -0700 Received: from p01c12m045.mxlogic.net (mxl145v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.145.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id E8FDA19E8009 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:07:52 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [205.188.144.208] (EHLO imo-d22.mx.aol.com) by p01c12m045.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-2) with ESMTP id 8b450674.2583104432.49504.00-005.p01c12m045.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <arizonadeserttom@aol.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:38:00 -0700 (MST) Received: from Arizonadeserttom@aol.com by imo-d22.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v38_r9.3.) id y.c16.2a4419ff (39955); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:37:59 -0500 (EST) From: Arizonadeserttom@aol.com $MessageID: <c16.2a4419ff.3491aeb4@aol.com> PostedDate: 12/12/2007 02:37:56 PM Subject: mexican wolf recovery SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov CopyTo: Arizonadeserttom@aol.com MIME_Version: 1.0 $Mailer: 8.0 for Windows sub 6036 X_Spam_Flag: NO X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121242); R=0.009(10711129272); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <arizonadeserttom@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [205.188.144.208] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP2/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 02:38:01 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:16 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:16 AM SMTPOriginator: arizonadeserttom@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP2/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 02:38:01 PM-12/12/2007 02:38:02 PM,12/12/2007 02:38:02 PM-12/12/2007 02:38:03 PM $Orig: 5F802467D465C687872573AF0076D66A Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 02:38:03 PM howdy fws, i was give this computer address to send comments about the mexican wolf recovery project. we need predators like the mexican wolf back into its historical habitat. i say this as i have read studies that conclude the mexican wolf could keep the coyote population surges in check. bottom line is they were reduced, xterminated, etc by misguided human effort. they were/are a part of the natural ecosystem. they were not going xtinct on their own. again, it was misguided human effort that took them out of their habitat. beside this comment in favor of doing every effort to guarantee their reintroduction, i request that you reintroduce

them in more areas than currently being done. how about other former habitats in arizona. thx for the opportunity to comment. tom taylor ranchito del mesquite 1640 n lindsay road mesa, az 85213 480 964 6482 ************************************** See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121214012797-773488 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:01:27 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3DDBE19E800A for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:31:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id 62c40674.2478164912.122984.00-061.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <hmkadams@yahoo.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:01:26 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 12:57:12 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 02:01:25 PM $MessageID: <20071212210125.17413.18706.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: hmkadams@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Wolves X_Spam: [F=0.0044379233; B=0.500(0); S=0.052(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121240); R=0.074(107111292757); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <hmkadams@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 02:01:27 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:16 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:16 AM SMTPOriginator: hmkadams@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 02:01:27 PM-12/12/2007 02:01:30 PM,12/12/2007 02:01:30 PM-12/12/2007 02:01:31 PM $Orig: 96C7CB653A0C9FE6872573AF00737D9D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 02:01:31 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest.

We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. *AND MOST OF ALL, STOP KILLING THE WOLVES AND STOP RANCHERS FROM KILLING THEM. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves.

Sincerely, Hildegard Adams 7720 Oakland Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87122

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121214012632-773484 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:01:26 -0700 Received: from p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 89DF419E800A for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:31:17 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 52c40674.2509634480.122984.00-061.p01c11m046.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <heatherlamphier@gmail.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:01:25 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 12:57:12 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 02:01:25 PM $MessageID: <20071212210125.17413.18704.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: Heatherlamphier@gmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0117739234; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.128(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121240); R=0.074(107111292757); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <heatherlamphier@gmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 02:01:26 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:16 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:16 AM SMTPOriginator: heatherlamphier@gmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 02:01:26 PM-12/12/2007 02:01:30 PM,12/12/2007 02:01:30 PM-12/12/2007 02:01:31 PM $Orig: 7746342647AB2FDA872573AF00737CF9 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 02:01:31 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Heather Faires

1823 S Ervay St Dallas, TX 75215

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121213463960-772593 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:46:39 -0700 Received: from p01c11m023.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id A2FD219E8187 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:16:30 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m023.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id fa840674.2655730608.307123.00-049.p01c11m023.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <ehightower@outsidemag.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:46:39 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 12:42:25 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 01:46:38 PM $MessageID: <20071212204638.17413.18672.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: ehightower@outsidemag.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0008987076; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.011(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121238); R=0.074(107111292741); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <ehightower@outsidemag.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 01:46:39 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:16 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:16 AM SMTPOriginator: ehightower@outsidemag.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 01:46:39 PM-12/12/2007 01:46:41 PM,12/12/2007 01:46:41 PM-12/12/2007 01:46:42 PM $Orig: 7696BC61494F4635872573AF00722298 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 01:46:42 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Elizabeth Hightower unknown unknown

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121213390437-772110 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:39:04 -0700 Received: from p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6346119E8028 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:08:55 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-2) with ESMTP id 8e640674.3069856688.399627.00-021.p01c11m084.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <susdefall@psnw.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:39:04 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 12:34:50 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 01:39:03 PM $MessageID: <20071212203903.17413.18622.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: susdefall@psnw.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0160996663; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.168(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121238); R=0.074(10711129275); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <susdefall@psnw.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 01:39:04 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:17 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:17 AM SMTPOriginator: susdefall@psnw.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 01:39:04 PM-12/12/2007 01:39:05 PM,12/12/2007 01:39:05 PM-12/12/2007 01:39:05 PM $Orig: DDC79999CFA31D06872573AF007170C5 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 01:39:05 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA).The Mexican "lobo" is the state symbol, and is widely used by UNM as well as other organization. New Mexicans are proud of their symbol -- why are we bent on eradicating this famous symbol? Why are you allowing a few very parochial interests (i.e., local

cattle ranchers) to dictate wild wolf policy to the entire population of New Mexico? For example, the restoration of wolves to Yellowstone NP has strongly encouraged increased tourism in Wyoming. This is a vital economic resource for New Mexico also. Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Susanna de Falla

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121213332456-771767 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:33:24 -0700 Received: from p01c11m034.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 875DD19E8028 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:03:15 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m034.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 49540674.2581506992.10131.00-096.p01c11m034.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <valgreen1@att.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:33:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 12:29:10 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 01:33:23 PM $MessageID: <20071212203323.17413.18494.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: valgreen1@att.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0024436035; B=0.500(0); S=0.029(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121237); R=0.074(107111292747); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <valgreen1@att.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 01:33:24 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:17 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:17 AM SMTPOriginator: valgreen1@att.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 01:33:24 PM-12/12/2007 01:33:26 PM,12/12/2007 01:33:26 PM-12/12/2007 01:33:26 PM $Orig: 03A14310A7C32618872573AF0070EC08 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 01:33:26 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Valjean O'Neill

3490 Del Rey St San Diego, CA 92109

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121213153755-770881 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:15:37 -0700 Received: from p01c11m097.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2CB7519E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:45:28 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m097.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 96140674.3398187952.561224.00-155.p01c11m097.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <rav4hurst@yahoo.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:15:37 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 12:11:23 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 01:15:36 PM $MessageID: <20071212201536.17413.18114.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: rav4hurst@yahoo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0043969544; B=0.500(0); S=0.051(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121236); R=0.074(107111292811); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <rav4hurst@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 01:15:37 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:17 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:17 AM SMTPOriginator: rav4hurst@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 01:15:37 PM-12/12/2007 01:15:39 PM,12/12/2007 01:15:39 PM-12/12/2007 01:15:39 PM $Orig: 835B535FCF552631872573AF006F4B3D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 01:15:39 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Rose Hurst

109 S Avenue F Portales, NM 88130

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121213094174-770562 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:09:41 -0700 Received: from p01c11m056.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6465C19E826A for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:39:32 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.54.246.158] (EHLO bay0-omc2-s22.bay0.hotmail.com) by p01c11m056.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 50040674.2614664112.17419.00-075.p01c11m056.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <billbyhower@q.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:09:41 -0700 (MST) Received: from hotmail.com ([10.6.20.20]) by bay0-omc2-s22.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:09:40 -0800 Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:09:40 -0800 $MessageID: <BLU117-DAV1060BE0845B9C2C9D24E0DB3650@phx.gbl> Received: from 67.41.102.71 by BLU117-DAV10.phx.gbl with DAV; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:09:38 +0000 X_Originating_Ip: [67.41.102.71] X_Originating_Email: [billbyhower@q.com] X_Sender: billbyhower@q.com From: "Bill Byhower" <billbyhower@q.com> SendTo: <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> Subject: Protect Wolf Habitat Please PostedDate: 12/12/2007 01:09:36 PM MIME_Version: 1.0 DeliveryPriority: N X_MSMail_Priority: Normal $Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3138 X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3198 X_OriginalArrivalTime: 12 Dec 2007 20:09:40.0335 (UTC) FILETIME=[ED73F7F0:01C83CFA] X_Processed_By: Rebuild v2.0-0 X_Spam: [F=0.0043398510; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121236); R=0.301(107111292838); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <billbyhower@q.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.54.246.158] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 01:09:41 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:17 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:17 AM SMTPOriginator: billbyhower@q.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 01:09:41 PM-12/12/2007 01:09:43 PM,12/12/2007 01:09:43 PM-12/12/2007 01:09:43 PM $Orig: E7714FE993F324A7872573AF006EC03E Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 01:09:43 PM Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping

As a regestered votor and sportsman, the wolves deserve to be protected- stop with the scare tatics. Bill Byhower Ls Cruces, NM

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121212480668-769280 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:48:06 -0700 Received: from p01c11m094.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1D62519E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:17:57 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [63.231.195.112] (EHLO mpls-qmqp-01.inet.qwest.net) by p01c11m094.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 6fa30674.3543399344.499160.00-001.p01c11m094.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <wildhorsestudio@qwest.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:48:06 -0700 (MST) Received: from mpls-pop-01.inet.qwest.net (mpls-pop-01.inet.qwest.net [63.231.195.1]) by mpls-qmqp-01.inet.qwest.net (Postfix) with QMQP id D91B51A9B68; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:48:05 +0000 (UTC) Received: from 67-42-129-250.albq.qwest.net (HELO WildHorses) (67.42.129.250) by mpls-pop-01.inet.qwest.net with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 19:48:05 -0000 $MessageID: <004401c83cf7$e609f4e0$0400a8c0@WildHorses> ReplyTo: "Karen Herman" <wildhorsestudio@qwest.net> From: "Karen Herman" <wildhorsestudio@qwest.net> SendTo: <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> CopyTo: "Karen Herman" <wildhorsestudio@qwest.net> Subject: Re: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping PostedDate: 12/12/2007 12:47:54 PM MIME_Version: 1.0 DeliveryPriority: N X_MSMail_Priority: Normal $Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3138 X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3198 X_Processed_By: Rebuild v2.0-0 X_Spam: [F=0.0284775364; B=0.500(0); S=0.283(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121236); R=0.068(107111292811); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <wildhorsestudio@qwest.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [63.231.195.112] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 12:48:06 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:18 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:18 AM SMTPOriginator: wildhorsestudio@qwest.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 12:48:06 PM-12/12/2007 12:48:08 PM,12/12/2007 12:48:08 PM-12/12/2007 12:48:08 PM $Orig: FC0F0F5CB7EFCE1B872573AF006CC65C Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 12:48:08 PM Dear Mr. Millsap, I write regarding the Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery efforts being undertaken in New Mexico and Arizona. I strongly support the recovery effort and

oppose the recent shootings of gray wolves in southern New Mexico by Wildlife officials and others. I do understand that this is a highly controversial issue, having listened to arguments of those who oppose recovery efforts. I believe the most critical facts stand for support of recovery efforts without killing wolves: wolves are indigenous to the area; they are part of a healthy, more balanced ecosystem; public lands belong to the public, not ranching permittees alone; research indicates livestock losses due to wolves is less than 1% of losses, and ranchers are compensated for wolf kills. Our wild lands belong to wildlife and the Mexican Gray Wolf belongs in New Mexico. Thank you for time with this. Sincerely, Karen Herman 125 Kearney Ave., Santa Fe, NM, 87501

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121212332105-768465 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:33:21 -0700 Received: from p01c11m061.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3C6C019E802D for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:03:11 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m061.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-2) with ESMTP id 08730674.2581388208.16164.00-066.p01c11m061.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <tara@quotidian.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:33:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 11:29:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 12:33:19 PM $MessageID: <20071212193319.17413.17752.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: tara@quotidian.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0173796474; B=0.500(0); S=0.179(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121235); R=0.074(10711129270); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <tara@quotidian.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 12:33:21 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:18 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:18 AM SMTPOriginator: tara@quotidian.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 12:33:21 PM-12/12/2007 12:33:22 PM,12/12/2007 12:33:22 PM-12/12/2007 12:33:23 PM $Orig: 50CD50D52978D081872573AF006B6C69 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 12:33:23 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, I'd like to thank you for this opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above-referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). I want to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. The

Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, and it deserves our protection. I encourage the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves.

Sincerely, Tara Bloyd PO Box 818 Cerrillos, NM 87010

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121212320214-768413 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:32:02 -0700 Received: from p01c11m005.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5507719E81FF for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:01:52 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m005.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 13730674.2518272944.58407.00-141.p01c11m005.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <msbarth@sbcglobal.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:32:01 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 11:27:48 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 12:32:01 PM $MessageID: <20071212193201.17413.17710.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: msbarth@sbcglobal.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0028231835; B=0.500(0); S=0.033(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121235); R=0.074(107111292919); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <msbarth@sbcglobal.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 12:32:02 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:18 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:18 AM SMTPOriginator: msbarth@sbcglobal.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 12:32:02 PM-12/12/2007 12:32:03 PM,12/12/2007 12:32:03 PM-12/12/2007 12:32:04 PM $Orig: 19AF4A66330592F5872573AF006B4D96 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 12:32:04 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Michael Barth

91 Hollins Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121212285716-768220 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:28:57 -0700 Received: from p01c11m047.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5614F19E824D for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:58:47 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m047.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 87630674.2584304560.32200.00-036.p01c11m047.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <paulgaither@pobox.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:28:56 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 11:24:37 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 12:28:50 PM $MessageID: <20071212192850.17413.17700.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: PAULGAITHER@POBOX.COM SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0119286599; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.129(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121235); R=0.074(107111292757); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <paulgaither@pobox.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 12:28:57 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:18 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:18 AM SMTPOriginator: paulgaither@pobox.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 12:28:57 PM-12/12/2007 12:28:58 PM,12/12/2007 12:28:58 PM-12/12/2007 12:28:58 PM $Orig: 8759A1391C147CD6872573AF006B0555 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 12:28:58 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Paul Gaither

4508 Lareina Dr Austin, TX 78745

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121211574513-765947 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:57:45 -0700 Received: from p01c11m047.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id E626D19E800A for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:27:34 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m047.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 82f20674.2677083056.242166.00-029.p01c11m047.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <podin8r@earthlink.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:57:44 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 10:53:31 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 11:57:44 AM $MessageID: <20071212185744.17413.17232.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: podin8r@earthlink.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0118616146; B=0.500(0); S=0.129(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121233); R=0.074(107111292757); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <podin8r@earthlink.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 11:57:45 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:19 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:19 AM SMTPOriginator: podin8r@earthlink.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 11:57:45 AM-12/12/2007 11:57:45 AM,12/12/2007 11:57:45 AM-12/12/2007 11:57:46 AM $Orig: 34430194EBB1D22E872573AF00682A11 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 11:57:46 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Mark Ericson

PO BOX 552 CERRILLOS, NM 87010

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121211430309-765153 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:43:03 -0700 Received: from p01c11m097.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id BBA3119E802D for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:12:52 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m097.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 6bb20674.3408677808.335268.00-171.p01c11m097.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <throughthegates@earthlink.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:43:02 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 10:38:49 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 11:43:02 AM $MessageID: <20071212184302.17413.17065.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: throughthegates@earthlink.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0049239890; B=0.500(0); S=0.057(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121232); R=0.074(107111292811); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <throughthegates@earthlink.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 11:43:03 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:19 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:19 AM SMTPOriginator: throughthegates@earthlink.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 11:43:03 AM-12/12/2007 11:43:04 AM,12/12/2007 11:43:04 AM-12/12/2007 11:43:05 AM $Orig: C09D4B4B12A2158C872573AF0066D185 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 11:43:05 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a

charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves.

Sincerely, Anne Malone 5919 McKinney Dr. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109-3543

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121211425161-765141 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:42:51 -0700 Received: from p01c11m003.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3A2FD19E8259 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:12:41 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [206.190.49.13] (HELO web52903.mail.re2.yahoo.com) by p01c11m003.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id aab20674.2641185712.223369.00-039.p01c11m003.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <monchozelaya@yahoo.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:42:50 -0700 (MST) Received: (qmail 71973 invoked by uid 60001); 12 Dec 2007 18:42:50 -0000 DomainKey_Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=X-YMail-OSG:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding:Message-ID; b=UY/1sv2ebu2jAtxAfcpVdPERdSplmzsZDqCOulwI5MczLqzxUISAIkSp1lkj6seBNYyKl7odkXejJ3UYqISDmAKh7xQl1p8Joi9Djmg7Md9gNjY2ITe6eOClNp6RJWZRroq6EGrwKcrjpnG7SKK+Su6JIb4dRS1bk4KG7lY33r0=; X_YMail_OSG: aI6cY7wVM1kP9Q_m2kWW3jEQ_SwEC8PDJgVMyMiKsT2N2BMJpEspHPV95GJiNsQArdma388dCu7KfZsmbyge1xhRZSBZ0SaeoZsKceYW7ZW_aYpR0EkBsTGTTwMzug-- Received: from [12.164.196.101] by web52903.mail.re2.yahoo.com via HTTP; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:42:49 PST PostedDate: 12/12/2007 11:42:49 AM From: Mauricio Zelaya <monchozelaya@yahoo.com> Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov MIME_Version: 1.0 $MessageID: <173323.71932.qm@web52903.mail.re2.yahoo.com> X_Spam: [F=0.0005062546; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121232); R=0.047(107111292919); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <monchozelaya@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [206.190.49.13] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 11:42:51 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:19 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:19 AM SMTPOriginator: monchozelaya@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 11:42:51 AM-12/12/2007 11:42:53 AM,12/12/2007 11:42:53 AM-12/12/2007 11:42:54 AM $Orig: 03CA3640E7CC09FF872573AF0066CD0A Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 11:42:54 AM December 12, 2007 Mr. Brian Millsap, State Administrator

U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service New MexicoEcological Services Field Office 2105 OsunaNE Albuquerque, NM87113 Dear Mr. Millsap, I am writing to ask the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to give the Mexican gray wolf a chance to thrive here in Arizonaand in the surrounding areas. The Mexican gray wolf is an important part of our ecology and environmental structure and deserves the right to survive in our state. I am very happy about the reintroduction of the wolves in Yellowstone National Park. The wolves have proved to be an important predator keeping with the natural cycle of wildlife in YellowstoneNational Park. Special effort was put into effect in this part of our country and I believe a similar program can also work to help the Mexican gray wolf. I would like to ask for rule changes that are in progress to help determine a positive future for the Mexican gray wolf. This process is our chance to correct the mistakes of the past and ensure a bright future for wolf recovery. Thank you for your attention. Mauricio Zelaya 150 Palo Verde Circle Sedona, AZ86351 (928) 284-4605 monchozelaya@yahoo.com Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121211403478-764994 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:40:34 -0700 Received: from p01c11m077.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5DFC819E802D for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:10:24 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m077.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-2) with SMTP id 22b20674.3486440368.88525.00-032.p01c11m077.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <srankin@earthlink.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:40:34 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 10:36:19 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 11:40:32 AM $MessageID: <20071212184032.17413.17001.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: srankin@earthlink.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0049896824; B=0.500(0); S=0.058(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121232); R=0.074(10711129294); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <srankin@earthlink.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 11:40:34 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:19 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:19 AM SMTPOriginator: srankin@earthlink.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 11:40:34 AM-12/12/2007 11:40:36 AM,12/12/2007 11:40:36 AM-12/12/2007 11:40:36 AM $Orig: F6BB968E658DBF79872573AF00669796 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 11:40:36 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Singleton Rankin

8 Cole Ln Santa Fe, NM 87508

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121211403387-764992 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:40:33 -0700 Received: from p01c11m077.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7A7A019E825E for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:10:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m077.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-2) with SMTP id 12b20674.3329092528.88525.00-032.p01c11m077.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <santafemom@earthlink.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:40:33 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 10:36:19 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 11:40:32 AM $MessageID: <20071212184032.17413.16999.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: santafemom@earthlink.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0039069697; B=0.500(0); S=0.046(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121232); R=0.074(10711129294); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <santafemom@earthlink.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 11:40:33 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:20 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:20 AM SMTPOriginator: santafemom@earthlink.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 11:40:33 AM-12/12/2007 11:40:35 AM,12/12/2007 11:40:35 AM-12/12/2007 11:40:36 AM $Orig: 164BDAE356D99B3D872573AF0066973B Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 11:40:36 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Melissa Epple

20 Village Lane Santa Fe, NM 87505

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121211403305-764990 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:40:33 -0700 Received: from p01c11m077.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id AADAC19E825D for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:10:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m077.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-2) with ESMTP id 02b20674.3171744688.88525.00-032.p01c11m077.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <crstup@earthlink.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:40:32 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 10:36:19 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 11:40:32 AM $MessageID: <20071212184032.17413.16997.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: crstup@earthlink.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0119431625; B=0.500(0); S=0.130(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121232); R=0.074(10711129294); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <crstup@earthlink.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 11:40:33 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:20 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:20 AM SMTPOriginator: crstup@earthlink.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 11:40:33 AM-12/12/2007 11:40:34 AM,12/12/2007 11:40:34 AM-12/12/2007 11:40:35 AM $Orig: EFE282F4CDFF53FE872573AF006696E9 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 11:40:35 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Charles Stup

61 Bonanza Trl Santa Fe, NM 87508

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121211123622-763516 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:12:36 -0700 Received: from p01c11m042.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6357419E802D for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:42:25 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m042.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 39420674.2574109616.3163.00-074.p01c11m042.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <lindrix@spamcop.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:12:35 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 10:08:22 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 11:12:35 AM $MessageID: <20071212181235.17413.16658.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: lindrix@spamcop.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0030555457; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.036(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121231); R=0.074(107111292757); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <lindrix@spamcop.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 11:12:36 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:20 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:20 AM SMTPOriginator: lindrix@spamcop.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 11:12:36 AM-12/12/2007 11:12:36 AM,12/12/2007 11:12:37 AM-12/12/2007 11:12:37 AM $Orig: A0E4B7788F0D6CAB872573AF006407E6 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 11:12:37 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Lin Hendrix

4647 Torrey Circle L206 San Diego, CA 92130

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121211093407-763320 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:09:34 -0700 Received: from p01c11m053.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3709719E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:39:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m053.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id dd320674.2438765488.235533.00-084.p01c11m053.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <peterfess@comcast.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:09:33 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 10:05:20 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 11:09:33 AM $MessageID: <20071212180933.17413.16649.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: peterfess@comcast.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0115573592; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.126(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121231); R=0.074(107111292838); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <peterfess@comcast.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 11:09:34 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:20 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:20 AM SMTPOriginator: peterfess@comcast.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 11:09:34 AM-12/12/2007 11:09:34 AM,12/12/2007 11:09:34 AM-12/12/2007 11:09:35 AM $Orig: 59D7C901BBC35115872573AF0063C0C0 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 11:09:35 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Peter Fessenden

6 Quedo Rd Santa Fe, NM 87508

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210500189-761843 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:50:01 -0700 Received: from p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id EE87519E8034 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:19:50 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 94f10674.3112922032.125552.00-079.p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <jsparkkuli@yahoo.com.au>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:50:01 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:45:48 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:50:01 AM $MessageID: <20071212175001.17413.16379.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: jsparkkuli@yahoo.com.au SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0029928229; B=0.500(0); S=0.035(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121229); R=0.074(107111292811); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <jsparkkuli@yahoo.com.au> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:50:01 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:20 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:20 AM SMTPOriginator: jsparkkuli@yahoo.com.au RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:50:01 AM-12/12/2007 10:50:03 AM,12/12/2007 10:50:04 AM-12/12/2007 10:50:04 AM $Orig: 477287067E48F710872573AF0061F6DF Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:50:04 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, I have spoken in person, by phone and by email on many occasions in the past and wish to once again reiterate my comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA).Please note that I wish you to effect the change of the classification from nonessential experimental to essential experimental or endangered, to give the best chance of full recovery of this magnificent animal.

Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the

landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, jon spar 1408 Lobo Ct NE Albuquerque, NM 87106

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210412007-761292 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:41:20 -0700 Received: from p01c11m073.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id D358C19E8251 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:11:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m073.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-2) with ESMTP id f3d10674.2648095664.24221.00-020.p01c11m073.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <quercus@zianet.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:41:19 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:37:06 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:41:19 AM $MessageID: <20071212174119.17413.16255.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: quercus@zianet.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0099613960; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.110(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121229); R=0.074(10711129294); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <quercus@zianet.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:41:20 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:21 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:21 AM SMTPOriginator: quercus@zianet.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:41:20 AM-12/12/2007 10:41:21 AM,12/12/2007 10:41:21 AM-12/12/2007 10:41:21 AM $Orig: 11E9F9DEFF35C93F872573AF00612B07 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:41:21 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Robert Hochwalt

2850 Fairway Dr Apt 16 Las Cruces, NM 88011

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210344355-760887 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:34:43 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6624819E8009 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:04:32 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id 3bb10674.3503086512.395714.00-073.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <kim_jardine@patagonia.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:34:43 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:30:29 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:34:42 AM $MessageID: <20071212173442.17413.16171.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: kim_jardine@patagonia.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0048437577; B=0.500(0); S=0.056(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121228); R=0.074(107111292811); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <kim_jardine@patagonia.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:34:43 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:21 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:21 AM SMTPOriginator: kim_jardine@patagonia.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:34:43 AM-12/12/2007 10:34:44 AM,12/12/2007 10:34:45 AM-12/12/2007 10:34:45 AM $Orig: B816319543F3EC89872573AF00609023 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:34:45 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, kim reiley

PO Box 32050 Reno, NV 89533

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210344283-760885 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:34:42 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B9A9E19E8009 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:04:31 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 2bb10674.3628964784.395714.00-073.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <xanda.gordon@gmail.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:34:42 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:30:29 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:34:42 AM $MessageID: <20071212173442.17413.16169.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: xanda.gordon@gmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0039426972; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.046(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121228); R=0.074(107111292811); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <xanda.gordon@gmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:34:42 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:21 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:21 AM SMTPOriginator: xanda.gordon@gmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:34:42 AM-12/12/2007 10:34:44 AM,12/12/2007 10:34:44 AM-12/12/2007 10:34:45 AM $Orig: 78CAD53A6745A13C872573AF00608FDB Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:34:45 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Alexandra Gordon

PO Box 24292 Santa Fe, NM 87502

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210332935-760811 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:33:29 -0700 Received: from p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2E3A619E800C for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:03:18 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 86b10674.3565042608.93167.00-158.p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <lisa@apnm.org>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:33:28 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:29:15 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:33:28 AM $MessageID: <20071212173328.17413.16117.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: lisa@apnm.org SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0052279125; B=0.500(0); S=0.061(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121228); R=0.074(107111292811); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <lisa@apnm.org> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:33:29 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:21 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:21 AM SMTPOriginator: lisa@apnm.org RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:33:29 AM-12/12/2007 10:33:31 AM,12/12/2007 10:33:31 AM-12/12/2007 10:33:31 AM $Orig: A7E3F9CD4ACCA2FC872573AF00607327 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:33:31 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Elisabeth Jennings

PO Box 63 Placitas, NM 87043-0063

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210321532-760726 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:32:15 -0700 Received: from p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 01A4719E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:02:03 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id e1b10674.2615298992.164530.00-156.p01c11m001.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <mariaphillips05@comcast.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:32:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:28:01 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:32:14 AM $MessageID: <20071212173214.17413.16109.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: mariaphillips05@comcast.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0047353152; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.055(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121228); R=0.074(107111292919); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <mariaphillips05@comcast.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:32:15 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:21 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:21 AM SMTPOriginator: mariaphillips05@comcast.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:32:15 AM-12/12/2007 10:32:16 AM,12/12/2007 10:32:17 AM-12/12/2007 10:32:17 AM $Orig: 89968FDFD6FD3072872573AF0060563D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:32:17 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a

charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves.

Sincerely, Maria Phillips unknown unknown

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210305297-760653 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:30:52 -0700 Received: from p01c11m056.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id CD39F19E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:00:41 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m056.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id cca10674.2562653104.163153.00-022.p01c11m056.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <warblrwatchr@aol.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:30:52 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:26:39 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:30:52 AM $MessageID: <20071212173052.17413.16105.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: warblrwatchr@aol.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0135112289; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.144(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121228); R=0.074(107111292838); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <warblrwatchr@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:30:52 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:22 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:22 AM SMTPOriginator: warblrwatchr@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:30:52 AM-12/12/2007 10:30:54 AM,12/12/2007 10:30:54 AM-12/12/2007 10:30:55 AM $Orig: B24A4A87B6BB7AF6872573AF00603613 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:30:55 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Lawrence Toush

132 W Main PO Box 368 Marcellus, MI 49067-0368

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210294366-760584 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:29:43 -0700 Received: from p01c11m005.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 796CC19E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:59:32 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m005.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 78a10674.2561076144.1386.00-021.p01c11m005.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <speirce@prodigy.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:29:43 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:25:29 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:29:42 AM $MessageID: <20071212172942.17413.16093.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: speirce@prodigy.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0034197205; B=0.500(0); S=0.040(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121228); R=0.074(107111292919); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <speirce@prodigy.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:29:43 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:22 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:22 AM SMTPOriginator: speirce@prodigy.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:29:43 AM-12/12/2007 10:29:45 AM,12/12/2007 10:29:45 AM-12/12/2007 10:29:46 AM $Orig: F848584B0AB0C9F1872573AF00601AFE Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:29:46 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Susan Peirce

1127 Eagle Way Lyons, CO 80540

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210262096-760373 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:26:20 -0700 Received: from p01c11m091.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B33E519E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:56:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m091.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id cb910674.3112987568.428070.00-067.p01c11m091.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <rowell@fusemail.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:26:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:22:07 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:26:20 AM $MessageID: <20071212172620.17413.16016.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: rowell@fusemail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0038589488; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.045(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121225); R=0.074(107111292811); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <rowell@fusemail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:26:20 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:22 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:22 AM SMTPOriginator: rowell@fusemail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:26:20 AM-12/12/2007 10:26:22 AM,12/12/2007 10:26:22 AM-12/12/2007 10:26:23 AM $Orig: DB8D535906F2DFB1872573AF005FCBD0 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:26:23 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Steven Rowell Highlands Ranch, CO

Sincerely, Steven Rowell unknown unknown

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210252130-760301 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:25:21 -0700 Received: from p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0A22B19E8009 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:55:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-2) with ESMTP id 08910674.2613177264.83437.00-019.p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <bbuss@salud.unm.edu>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:25:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:21:07 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:25:20 AM $MessageID: <20071212172520.17413.16014.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: bbuss@salud.unm.edu SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0043493538; B=0.500(0); S=0.051(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121225); R=0.074(10711129294); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <bbuss@salud.unm.edu> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:25:21 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:22 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:22 AM SMTPOriginator: bbuss@salud.unm.edu RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:25:21 AM-12/12/2007 10:25:22 AM,12/12/2007 10:25:22 AM-12/12/2007 10:25:22 AM $Orig: D0F46B32C25A9200872573AF005FB482 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:25:22 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, William Buss

449 Reclining Acres Rd Corrales, NM 87048-1185

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210205042-759964 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:20:50 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 16EF519E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:50:39 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id 17810674.3261819824.362568.00-101.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <lpainter@convio.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:20:49 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:16:35 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:20:48 AM $MessageID: <20071212172048.17413.15934.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: lpainter@convio.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0056128374; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.065(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121225); R=0.074(107111292811); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <lpainter@convio.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:20:50 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:22 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:22 AM SMTPOriginator: lpainter@convio.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:20:50 AM-12/12/2007 10:20:51 AM,12/12/2007 10:20:51 AM-12/12/2007 10:20:52 AM $Orig: 89A3E8797E1B79BA872573AF005F4AB2 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:20:52 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Lori Painter

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210204957-759962 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:20:49 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3E2E319E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:50:38 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id 17810674.3660434352.362568.00-101.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <ritag505@netzero.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:20:49 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:16:35 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:20:47 AM $MessageID: <20071212172047.17413.15932.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: ritag505@netzero.net SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0043167072; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.050(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121225); R=0.074(107111292811); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <ritag505@netzero.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [(unknown)] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:20:49 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:23 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:23 AM SMTPOriginator: ritag505@netzero.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:20:49 AM-12/12/2007 10:20:50 AM,12/12/2007 10:20:50 AM-12/12/2007 10:20:51 AM $Orig: F5AD476023261A6E872573AF005F4A5D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:20:51 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Rita Guidi

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121210204880-759961 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:20:48 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6F7FC19E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:50:37 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 07810674.3240840112.362568.00-101.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <dkruzic@dhinfo.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:20:48 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 12 Dec 2007 09:16:35 -0800 PostedDate: 12/12/2007 10:20:47 AM $MessageID: <20071212172047.17413.15930.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: dkruzic@dhinfo.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0048390421; B=0.500(0); S=0.056(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121225); R=0.074(107111292811); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <dkruzic@dhinfo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 10:20:48 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:23 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:23 AM SMTPOriginator: dkruzic@dhinfo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 10:20:48 AM-12/12/2007 10:20:49 AM,12/12/2007 10:20:49 AM-12/12/2007 10:20:50 AM $Orig: 3ACC225DC4992211872573AF005F4A10 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 10:20:50 AM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on the above referenced proposal to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(j) rule that established and governs the management of the nonessential experimental population of Mexican wolves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA). Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the BRWRA, fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild. The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which

deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (Canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These changes include: * promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; * revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA, as well as in other suitable habitats outside of the BRWRA as allowed in order to further the conservation of the species; * eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; * requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; * formally supporting voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; * repealing or at least suspending Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until there are 100 wolves, including 18 breeding pairs, living within the BRWRA; and * immediately reinitiating recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. Each of these changes should be represented by a "Conservation Alternative" in the forthcoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should ultimately adopt. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Sincerely, Debby Kruzic

2711 BURTON AVE SE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121209332993-756655 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:33:29 -0700 Received: from p01c11m033.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B85D119E8252 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:03:17 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [68.230.241.39] (EHLO fed1rmmtao107.cox.net) by p01c11m033.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 85d00674.2581490608.64864.00-004.p01c11m033.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <vjenkins7@cox.net>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:33:28 -0700 (MST) Received: from fed1rmimpo03.cox.net ([70.169.32.75]) by fed1rmmtao107.cox.net (InterMail vM.7.08.02.01 201-2186-121-102-20070209) with ESMTP id <20071212163329.DPNB2125.fed1rmmtao107.cox.net@fed1rmimpo03.cox.net> for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:33:29 -0500 Received: from YOUR015E36E559 ([70.162.111.51]) by fed1rmimpo03.cox.net with bizsmtp id PsZH1Y00E16b9Ta0000000; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:33:21 -0500 $MessageID: <000701c83cdc$b9a09640$336fa246@YOUR015E36E559> From: "vjenkins7" <vjenkins7@cox.net> SendTo: <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov> Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping PostedDate: 12/12/2007 09:33:24 AM MIME_Version: 1.0 DeliveryPriority: N X_MSMail_Priority: Normal $Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3138 X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3198 X_Processed_By: Rebuild v2.0-0 X_Spam: [F=0.0019220098; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121221); R=0.160(107111292747); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <vjenkins7@cox.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [68.230.241.39] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 09:33:29 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:23 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:23 AM SMTPOriginator: vjenkins7@cox.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 09:33:29 AM-12/12/2007 09:33:30 AM,12/12/2007 09:33:31 AM-12/12/2007 09:33:31 AM $Orig: 029FE6284EBA0A03872573AF005AF521 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 09:33:31 AM Brian Millsap, State Administrator U.S. Fish & Wildlife New Mexico Ecological Services Field office 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque NM 87113

Mr. Millsap: The wolf is probably one of the most misunderstood animals. As you know, they have their own way of keeping their own population in check with the Alpha male & female being the only procreators of the pack. The wolf is a territorial animal and they don't mind taking out a rival pack which can often include the puppies of the rival pack. I realize that farmers and ranchers have reservations about the wolf so as to safeguard their sheep, cattle, and other livestock. They do have a right to protect their herds. Many years ago, when I lived in Minnesota, the authorities had corraled a huge herd of deer near Arden Hills. What were they to do with these animals? The hunting season was apparently over for the year so no hunter could have a permit to shoot any of these poor starving animals. Where was the wolf? Had it been hunted to near extinction? Nature needs the wolf to keep balance and to allow a healthy ecosystem to flourish. I'm not a "tree hugger" nor am I a hunting enthusiast. I don't believe in killing for "sport". [for the sake of killing] I do feel that since the U.S. Fish & Wildlife iniated the saving of this wolf, it should continue its efforts to help this beautiful creature survive. Sincerely, Victress I. Jenkins 02524 N 22nd Dr #39 Phoenix AZ 85009-1959 602-253-6803 vjenkins7@cox.net

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121203520700-744294 ; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:52:07 -0700 Received: from p01c11m054.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 485B019E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:21:51 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.54.246.232] (EHLO bay0-omc3-s32.bay0.hotmail.com) by p01c11m054.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 65dbf574.2731555760.94519.00-099.p01c11m054.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <alamowoman@hotmail.com>); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:52:06 -0700 (MST) Received: from BAY129-W29 ([65.55.134.64]) by bay0-omc3-s32.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:52:05 -0800 $MessageID: <BAY129-W296228A7461BBF35881D9EDB650@phx.gbl> X_Originating_Ip: [168.103.124.93] From: Trish Pascale-Woodhull <alamowoman@hotmail.com> SendTo: <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> Subject: Wolves PostedDate: 12/12/2007 03:52:05 AM Importance: 2 MIME_Version: 1.0 X_OriginalArrivalTime: 12 Dec 2007 10:52:05.0978 (UTC) FILETIME=[091A33A0:01C83CAD] X_Spam: [F=0.0672674979; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.149(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121206); R=0.291(10711123927); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <alamowoman@hotmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.54.246.232] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/12/2007 03:52:07 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:23 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:23 AM SMTPOriginator: alamowoman@hotmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/12/2007 03:52:07 AM-12/12/2007 03:52:08 AM,12/12/2007 03:52:08 AM-12/12/2007 03:52:08 AM $Orig: 59EEE8163BDDE092872573AF003BB3FC Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/12/2007 03:52:08 AM To the Fish and Wildlife Service: I am opposed to the reintroduction of Gray Wolves in Otero County and the Sacramento Mountains. I am opposed for the following reasons: 1. The North American Gray Wolf (CANUS LUPUS) is a large carnivore that

pose a real threat to humans, livestock and pets in Otero County and the Sacramento Mts. 2. The Mexican Gray is not a unique sub-species of the greater population of the Gray Wolf in North America. I offer the following as legal opinion that the designation of the Mexican Gray Wolf is the creation of a 'surrogate species' intended to further wolf reintroduction based on faulty research and junk science. "In addition, researchers note that although the gray wolf (canis lupus) was once divided into many subspecies, so many subspecies have become extinct that most scientists no longer differentiate between subspecies.264 Scientists now typically classify wolves as belonging to one of two species: the gray wolf (canis lupus) or the red wolf (canis rufus).265" "The Tenth Circuit again noted that Congress, in the ESA, did not “define the relevant terms or otherwise address the precise question at issue— whether the phrase ‘wholly separate geographically from nonexperimental populations’ means that a reintroduced population of animals must be separate from every naturally occurring individual animal.” "“By definition, then, an individual animal does not a species, population or population segment make.”237 http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/law/lwsch/journals/bcealr/27_3/03_TXT.htm http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/law/lwsch/journals/bcealr/27_3/03_TXT.htm From MAMMALS OF THE SOUTHWEST by E. Lendell Cockrum Page 26: "Only the Red Wolf (Canis Rufus) , formerly in the southeastern United States, is considered to be a separate species. Timber Wolf, Lobo and Mexican Wolf are all names applied to local populations of the Gray Wolf." 3. The Lincoln National Forest has been badly managed in regards to stem overgrowth per acre, ground cover overgrowth, water shortages as a result of tree (stem) overgrowth and the dryness and potential firestorm condition of the entire forested region. 4. The lack of education as to the general public on behalf of the Fish and Wildlife Service as related to attacks on humans in North America by wolves.

5. The history of the wolf release program in Catron County, New Mexico. 6. The opinion of Jamolov Hakimov from Uzbekistan. Mr. Hakimov has studied wolves in Uzbekistan for 15 years. He is a biologist who advises wolf reintroduction is a bad idea. I go on record as opposing wolf reintroduction into Otero County and the Sacramento Mts. Trish Pascale-Woodhull Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. Get it now!

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121122115376-738187 ; Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:11:53 -0700 Received: from p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5935319E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:41:34 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [207.183.238.114] (EHLO c0mailgw06.prontomail.com) by p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 99d6f574.3417303984.375926.00-006.p01c11m095.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <kibbywolf@moose-mail.com>); Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:11:53 -0700 (MST) Received: from c0web101 (c0mailgwalt4.prontomail.com [207.183.238.114]) by c0mailgw06.prontomail.com (8.13.8(MC-AXH/MJD-001)/8.13.3) with SMTP id lBC5Bpdq004790 for <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov.>; Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:11:51 -0800 X_Version: caremail 7.5.3401.0 X_SenderIP: 24.9.231.115 X_SenderID: 26457671 X_MC_Editor: SimpleEditor X_MC_Debug: 0 : From: "Melissa Mckibben" <kibbywolf@moose-mail.com> $MessageID: <381E68D2E71EC274EB5C4DC29A53DE9E@kibbywolf.moose-mail.com> PostedDate: 12/11/2007 10:11:50 PM DeliveryPriority: N Priority: Normal X_MSMail_Priority: Normal SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Comment on Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan $Mailer: Web Based Pronto MIME_Version: 1.0 X_Spam: [F=0.1018968454; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.647(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121159); R=0.058(107111120567); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <kibbywolf@moose-mail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [207.183.238.114] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/11/2007 10:11:53 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:24 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:24 AM SMTPOriginator: kibbywolf@moose-mail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/11/2007 10:11:53 PM-12/11/2007 10:11:55 PM,12/11/2007 10:11:55 PM-12/11/2007 10:11:56 PM $Orig: 3C47DA82A64F2D96872573AF001C8E10 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/11/2007 10:11:56 PM Dear Madam/Sir, It's a relief to see the long-awaited updating of this program. The FWS

has done a good job within the parameters of the current program, but I agree with the AMOC's recommendation to increase the recovery area. It's common sense that problem wolves that prey on livestock need to be removed from the population. The recovery area is no Yellowstone - most of the land being multiple-use - and the need to manage the wolves more intensively is understandable. However, wolves that roam beyond the current recovery area should not be trapped/relocated if they are not livestock predators or overly habituated to humans. Instances in Yellowstone and the southwest have shown that such relocations can disrupt pack cohesion, often leading younger wolves to split off from the pack. As less experienced hunters, young wolves on their own are more prone to turning to livestock and pets as a food source. (Of a group of orphaned yearling wolves released into ID/WY without 'parental guidance' in the '90s, 6 out of 10 were killed after they became sheep and cattle killers. In litters born to packs which hunt wild prey, livestock killing is rare.) Protecting pack structure, so young wolves can learn from the experienced, older adults who concentrate on natural prey, would do much to minimize conflict with humans. Further, by letting wolves go where the environment, not artificial boundaries, compel them, we can assess 'recovery areas' according not to politics but to where wolves are likey to stay put, claim territory, and cause the least amount of conflict with humans. Finally, ranchers should be required to dispose of livestock carcasses on Federal land. The reintroduction side has compromised enough without much reciprocation. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this important recovery effort. Melissa McKibben (Formerly of NM) 47050 Generals Highway #37 Three Rivers, CA 93271 (559) 827-1817 http://toolbar.Care2.com Make your computer carbon-neutral (free). http://www.Care2.com Green Living, Human Rights and more - 7 million members!

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121121333480-737301 ; Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:33:34 -0700 Received: from p01c11m035.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id F01EF19E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:03:14 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.19.4.29] (EHLO smtp.cybermesa.com) by p01c11m035.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id e946f574.2656226224.99174.00-096.p01c11m035.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <mustenga@cybermesa.com>); Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:33:34 -0700 (MST) Received: from cybermesa.com (webmail.cybermesa.com [65.19.4.9]) by smtp.cybermesa.com (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id lBC4XL0R004967 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:33:26 -0700 From: mustenga@cybermesa.com SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping PostedDate: 12/11/2007 09:33:25 PM $MessageID: <20071212042435.M71995@cybermesa.com> $Mailer: Cyber Mesa Web Mail X_OriginatingIP: 65.19.47.45 (mustenga) MIME_Version: 1.0 X_Spam_Score: 0.266 () AWL 100 X_Scanned_By: MIMEDefang 2.54 on 65.19.4.29 X_Spam: [F=0.0005724953; B=0.500(0); S=0.053(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121156); R=0.009(107111120563); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <mustenga@cybermesa.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.19.4.29] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/11/2007 09:33:34 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:24 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:24 AM SMTPOriginator: mustenga@cybermesa.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/11/2007 09:33:34 PM-12/11/2007 09:33:36 PM,12/11/2007 09:33:36 PM-12/11/2007 09:33:37 PM $Orig: 67A0629DD95885E8872573AF00190C08 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/11/2007 09:33:37 PM Dear Mr. Millsap, I am writing this letter, at this most compassionate time of year, to urge you to please do everything in your power to ensure a healthy wolf recovery in the southwest. There are so many people much more intelligent than I who are working together for a bright future for the wolves. Please do seriously consider their suggestions. Wishing you and yours a blessed holiday season and best wishes for the new

year. Sincerely, Diane Stayner PO Box 791 McIntosh, NM 87032

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121110233944-710181 ; Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:23:39 -0700 Received: from p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id EFAA519E81A9 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:53:11 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [71.74.56.123] (EHLO hrndva-omtalb.mail.rr.com) by p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id a97ce574.3660020656.284841.00-075.p01c11m093.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <clarson2@elp.rr.com>); Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:23:38 -0700 (MST) Received: from CarlPC ([70.120.228.54]) by hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com with SMTP id <20071211172337.UHIO2633.hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com@CarlPC> for <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov>; Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:23:37 +0000 $MessageID: <7F16804B9D6D41058388E19FBC47545A@CarlPC> From: "Carl Larson" <clarson2@elp.rr.com> SendTo: <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov> Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping PostedDate: 12/11/2007 10:17:53 AM MIME_Version: 1.0 DeliveryPriority: N X_MSMail_Priority: Normal $Mailer: Microsoft Windows Mail 6.0.6000.16480 X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.0.6000.16545 X_Processed_By: Rebuild v2.0-0 X_Spam: [F=0.0038991143; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121120); R=0.279(107111183616); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <clarson2@elp.rr.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [71.74.56.123] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/11/2007 10:23:39 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:24 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:24 AM SMTPOriginator: clarson2@elp.rr.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/11/2007 10:23:39 AM-12/11/2007 10:23:41 AM,12/11/2007 10:23:41 AM-12/11/2007 10:23:42 AM $Orig: 533837623488F5AD872573AE005F8CB8 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/11/2007 10:23:42 AM Carl Larson 5852 Dolphin Dr. El Paso, TX 79924 December 11, 2007 Brian Millsap, State Administrator

U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service NM Ecological Services Field Office 2105 OsunaNE Albuquerque, NM87113 Attn: Mexican Wolf NEPA Scoping Dear Sir: I am writing to express concerns and ideas about changes to rules for the Mexican gray wolf reintroduction project. As I see the issue, it has stepped beyond reintroduction, and into creating a sustainable, free-living population. Looking at the reintroduction issue, we have somewhat succeeded. We have collected genetic lineages and introduced them into habitat conducive to their survival. This may have come at the expense of the populations we drew wild wolves from for the project. Since collecting breeding stock in Mexico, there have been few to no sightings of indigenous Mexican gray wolves in the original ranges collected from. This may mean we have the remaining wolves under our care in New Mexico. If so, it has become even more essential that the population become viable again. This alone may necessitate changing the status of the Mexican gray wolf from non-essential to essential under any changes. If we have so stripped wolves from other locations that their populations have died out, ours is now essential to the survival of the species as a whole. The next issue to address seems to be range. Lets be somewhat blunt, wolves do not read signs or respect fences or artificial barriers. Forcing the reintroduction to be within arbitrary boundaries that the population cannot identify seems to be forcing confrontations between humanity and the recovering population. Ending these confrontations in transport, or culling, seems counterproductive. Culling removes a genetic line from passage down to future generations, in a species that is limited in its gene pool due to prior factors. Transporting a wandering wolf back to the BlueRangeleaves the question of pack dynamics, and mated pairs. If you capture and transport only one of a mated pair, you have done as much as removing the genetic line, as wolves rarely take other mates. If you remove a needed member of a pack, the pack may be detrimentally affected, and this reduces the sustainability of that pack. The next issue I’d like to address is why relocate. We seem to relocate

when a wolf is found outside the artificial boundaries set by the human laws. However, many of these sightings and confrontations seem to be from scavenging by the wolves. Ranchers are showing no respect for their use of the lands, by leaving carcasses and other scraps around, seeming too apathetic to bother cleaning up their messes. Along comes a hungry pack, and it finds a pre-killed meal. Hunger will accept many things. If people living under bridges will eat food thrown into dumpsters, why shouldn’t we expect a wolf to eat a dead cow left to rot. Yet, we blame the wolf, and work to capture and relocate the wolf, rather than fix the problem of dead cattle left behind. As well, we use this idea to trap wolves, poisoning and laying traps to take advantage of the wolves’ hunger and the accessibility of carrion. Easily enough, if ranchers, especially those using public lands, clean up after themselves, there will be fewer incidents between ranchers, dead cattle, and wolves. And, the wolves won’ t begin looking at live cattle as a meal still walking around, and so will remain with their normal prey. To conclude, I feel the rules need changing to apply the full benefit of our humanity to the issues. Stop trying to force the recovering wolf population to abide by artificial restrictions. Make ranchers clean up after themselves, and respect the land we are loaning them. And fully accept that if we do not repair the damage done this species, it will soon go the way of the dodo. Sincerely, Carl Larson Environmental Science UTEP

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121108345163-703288 ; Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:34:51 -0700 Received: from p01c11m097.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id EDCAD19E8191 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:04:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.55.175.143] (EHLO blu139-omc1-s3.blu139.hotmail.com) by p01c11m097.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id a1eae574.3701996464.44896.00-024.p01c11m097.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <kdg-911@hotmail.com>); Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:34:50 -0700 (MST) Received: from BLU120-W25 ([65.55.162.183]) by blu139-omc1-s3.blu139.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.2668); Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:34:50 -0800 $MessageID: <BLU120-W25F11B6EF72A26ACEEB23EB3640@phx.gbl> X_Originating_Ip: [72.0.47.242] From: Kyle Graham <kdg-911@hotmail.com> SendTo: <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> Subject: Opposed to Wolf Release in Otero County/Sacramento Mts. PostedDate: 12/11/2007 08:34:50 AM Importance: 2 In_Reply_To: <BAY111-W194B99EAB3BDC2F0A3F705C3640@phx.gbl> References: <BAY111-W3869988CB5535269AE7B58C36B0@phx.gbl> <BAY111-W194B99EAB3BDC2F0A3F705C3640@phx.gbl> MIME_Version: 1.0 X_OriginalArrivalTime: 11 Dec 2007 15:34:50.0418 (UTC) FILETIME=[5E489120:01C83C0B] X_Spam: [F=0.0548138639; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.068(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121115); R=0.439(10711112727); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <kdg-911@hotmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.55.175.143] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/11/2007 08:34:51 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:25 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:25 AM SMTPOriginator: kdg-911@hotmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/11/2007 08:34:51 AM-12/11/2007 08:34:54 AM,12/11/2007 08:34:54 AM-12/11/2007 08:34:55 AM $Orig: 52B03030BD9795DB872573AE005596CB Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/11/2007 08:34:55 AM To the Fish and Wildlife Service: I am opposed to the reintroduction of Gray Wolves in Otero County and the Sacramento Mountains.

I am opposed for the following reasons: 1. The North American Gray Wolf (CANUS LUPUS) is a large carnivore that pose a real threat to humans, livestock and pets in Otero County and the Sacramento Mts. 2. The Mexican Gray is not a unique sub-species of the greater population of the Gray Wolf in North America. I offer the following as legal opinion that the designation of the Mexican Gray Wolf is the creation of a 'surrogate species' intended to further wolf reintroduction based on faulty research and junk science. "In addition, researchers note that although the gray wolf (canis lupus) was once divided into many subspecies, so many subspecies have become extinct that most scientists no longer differentiate between subspecies.264 Scientists now typically classify wolves as belonging to one of two species: the gray wolf (canis lupus) or the red wolf (canis rufus).265" "The Tenth Circuit again noted that Congress, in the ESA, did not “define the relevant terms or otherwise address the precise question at issue— whether the phrase ‘wholly separate geographically from nonexperimental populations’ means that a reintroduced population of animals must be separate from every naturally occurring individual animal.” "“By definition, then, an individual animal does not a species, population or population segment make.”237 http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/law/lwsch/journals/bcealr/27_3/03_TXT.htm http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/law/lwsch/journals/bcealr/27_3/03_TXT.htm From MAMMALS OF THE SOUTHWEST by E. Lendell Cockrum Page 26: "Only the Red Wolf (Canis Rufus) , formerly in the southeastern United States, is considered to be a separate species. Timber Wolf, Lobo and Mexican Wolf are all names applied to local populations of the Gray Wolf." 3. The Lincoln National Forest has been badly managed in regards to stem overgrowth per acre, ground cover overgrowth, water shortages as a result of tree (stem) overgrowth and the dryness and potential firestorm condition of the entire forested region. Also the lack of keeping the elk and deer population up we now have hardley any deer in the forest and if we dont do something about it we will soon have few elk.

4. The lack of education as to the general public on behalf of the Fish and Wildlife Service as related to attacks on humans in North America by wolves. 5. The history of the wolf release program in Catron County, New Mexico. 6. The opinion of Jamolov Hakimov from Uzbekistan. Mr. Hakimov has studied wolves in Uzbekistan for 15 years. He is a biologist who advises wolf reintroduction is a bad idea. I go on record as opposing wolf reintroduction into Otero County and the Sacramento Mts. Kyle Alamogordo, NM. Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. Power up! Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. Connect now! Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate. Join in! Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. Get it now!

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121022194674-687300 ; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:19:46 -0700 Received: from p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3DBAE19E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:49:11 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [64.12.137.5] (EHLO imo-m24.mx.aol.com) by p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 2fd1e574.2505223088.194110.00-014.p01c11m017.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <ematney@aol.com>); Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:19:46 -0700 (MST) Received: from EMatney@aol.com by imo-m24.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v38_r9.3.) id y.cab.1fe38f05 (65100) for <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov>; Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:19:44 -0500 (EST) From: EMatney@aol.com $MessageID: <cab.1fe38f05.348f77f0@aol.com> PostedDate: 12/10/2007 10:19:44 PM Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov MIME_Version: 1.0 $Mailer: Thunderbird - Mac OS X sub 209 X_Spam_Flag: NO X_Spam: [F=0.0001020200; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121063); R=0.009(1071110201534); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <ematney@aol.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [64.12.137.5] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/10/2007 10:19:46 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:25 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:25 AM SMTPOriginator: ematney@aol.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/10/2007 10:19:46 PM-12/10/2007 10:19:47 PM,12/10/2007 10:19:47 PM-12/10/2007 10:19:48 PM $Orig: 55DA8DBF5D476071872573AE001D46D2 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/10/2007 10:19:48 PM To: John Slown U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service New Mexico Ecological Services Field Office Albuquerque, NM I would urge that consideration be given to researching new ways and means of preventing wolves from entering privately owned land where livestock may be grazed and where wolves may legally be shot if found harassing the livestock. . . . Commended is the December 6, 2007 article by Sarah Watson, Electric Fladry Could Be Promising Wolf Control, in the online agricultural newspaper Agri-View. See www.agriview.com . . . Off-hand it would seem that new technology that might be

electrified fencing or electronic barriers of some kind would be the way to go. . . . Maybe solar energy could provide the power. . . .In addition to funding for research through government agencies (like the USDA National Wildlife Research Center), perhaps 501(c)(3) organizations like Defenders of Wildlife, Center for Biological Diversity or Nature Conservancy could be of assistance in funding research. Edwin V. Matney email: ematney@aol.com ************************************** See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

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realistic nor conducive to success in achieving the survival of the Mexican gray wolf in the wild require cattle ranchers to clean up cattle carcasses in order to avoid attracting wolves to the ranchlands, thereby ensuring conflict--which inevitably works to the disadvantage of the wolf reduce the "take" under the current rules update the current, outdated recovery plan to help enhance the chances of achieving full recovery eliminate a cap on the number of wolves in the wild population. The future of the Mexican gray wolf in Arizona and New Mexico depends upon a plan that has a realistic chance of success. The Mexican gray wolf is a magnificent animal that stands to restore balance to the ecosystem. Please fight for its survival by implementing the above changes. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, April Christofferson 1617 Lakeside Dr. Lolo, MT 59847

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Since you work for the US Fish and Wildlife Service and not the US Fish and Cattle Service I would hope you would support the Wolf reintroduction. Thank You R. Olson President Allan Fire Protection Systems Inc. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121016181330-678122 ; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:18:13 -0700 Received: from p01c11m077.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B249419E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:47:33 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.54.246.231] (EHLO bay0-omc3-s31.bay0.hotmail.com) by p01c11m077.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 439cd574.3420122032.558746.00-045.p01c11m077.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <bjwoodhull@msn.com>); Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:18:12 -0700 (MST) Received: from BAY111-W16 ([64.4.17.116]) by bay0-omc3-s31.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:18:12 -0800 $MessageID: <BAY111-W16F0896A6FDFCA560F3BD8C36B0@phx.gbl> X_Originating_Ip: [168.103.124.93] From: BRUCE WOODHULL <bjwoodhull@msn.com> SendTo: <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> Subject: Opposed to Wolf Release in Otero County/Sacramento Mts. PostedDate: 12/10/2007 04:18:12 PM Importance: 2 MIME_Version: 1.0 X_OriginalArrivalTime: 10 Dec 2007 23:18:12.0403 (UTC) FILETIME=[EF251030:01C83B82] X_Spam: [F=0.0583800574; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.142(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121045); R=0.271(1071110143544); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <bjwoodhull@msn.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.54.246.231] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/10/2007 04:18:13 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:26 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:26 AM SMTPOriginator: bjwoodhull@msn.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/10/2007 04:18:13 PM-12/10/2007 04:18:14 PM,12/10/2007 04:18:15 PM-12/10/2007 04:18:16 PM $Orig: 60142F7E49869760872573AD008002D2 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/10/2007 04:18:16 PM To the Fish and Wildlife Service: I am opposed to the reintroduction of Gray Wolves in Otero County and the Sacramento Mountains. I am opposed for the following reasons: 1. The North American Gray Wolf (CANUS LUPUS) is a large carnivore that

pose a real threat to humans, livestock and pets in Otero County and the Sacramento Mts. 2. The Mexican Gray is not a unique sub-species of the greater population of the Gray Wolf in North America. I offer the following as legal opinion that the designation of the Mexican Gray Wolf is the creation of a 'surrogate species' intended to further wolf reintroduction based on faulty research and junk science. "In addition, researchers note that although the gray wolf (canis lupus) was once divided into many subspecies, so many subspecies have become extinct that most scientists no longer differentiate between subspecies.264 Scientists now typically classify wolves as belonging to one of two species: the gray wolf (canis lupus) or the red wolf (canis rufus).265" "The Tenth Circuit again noted that Congress, in the ESA, did not “define the relevant terms or otherwise address the precise question at issue— whether the phrase ‘wholly separate geographically from nonexperimental populations’ means that a reintroduced population of animals must be separate from every naturally occurring individual animal.” "“By definition, then, an individual animal does not a species, population or population segment make.”237 http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/law/lwsch/journals/bcealr/27_3/03_TXT.htm http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/law/lwsch/journals/bcealr/27_3/03_TXT.htm From MAMMALS OF THE SOUTHWEST by E. Lendell Cockrum Page 26: "Only the Red Wolf (Canis Rufus) , formerly in the southeastern United States, is considered to be a separate species. Timber Wolf, Lobo and Mexican Wolf are all names applied to local populations of the Gray Wolf." 3. The Lincoln National Forest has been badly managed in regards to stem overgrowth per acre, ground cover overgrowth, water shortages as a result of tree (stem) overgrowth and the dryness and potential firestorm condition of the entire forested region. 4. The lack of education as to the general public on behalf of the Fish and Wildlife Service as related to attacks on humans in North America by wolves.

5. The history of the wolf release program in Catron County, New Mexico. 6. The opinion of Jamolov Hakimov from Uzbekistan. Mr. Hakimov has studied wolves in Uzbekistan for 15 years. He is a biologist who advises wolf reintroduction is a bad idea. I go on record as opposing wolf reintroduction into Otero County and the Sacramento Mts. Bruce Woodhull Alamogordo, NM. Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. Power up!

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Dear USFish and Wildlife Service, In order to fully recover the mountainous and desert ecosystem of America’ s South West to a natural balance the rare Mexican wolf being reintroduced into New Mexicoand Arizonamust be fully and unconditionally protected. This subspecies of wolf is just about as rare of an animal as can be found on the planet. We must do our utmost to protect its habitat and the natural systems and processes that it plays a role in, in the American Southwest. Almost extirpated, we have a rare opportunity to successfully reestablish independent breeding populations. We must resolve wolf/livestock encounters in such a way that is not detrimental to such a rare species. In comparison, the number of head of cattle in the United Statesnumbers almost 100 million. We must make allowances for the extremely rare Mexican Gray Wolf to thrive. Cattle ranchers should be compensated for loses due to wolf predation. Once a breeding population is fully and successfully established, we can be less forgiving of cattle predations. Until then, it is cost effective to compensate for wolf predation, rather than elimination of released animals which have unique genetics, and untold investments of time, resources, and money over the last 25 years. Mexican gray wolves must also be allowed to roam over a greater range to ensure that a localized outbreak of disease or other phenomenon does not kill a re-established population that is confined to a small area. Respectfully Submitted, John Rust Walter J. Breckenridge Chapter Izaak Walton League of America 8816 West River Road Brooklyn Park, MN55444

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121015044894-675010 ; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:04:48 -0700 Received: from p01c11m015.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 900C219E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:34:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [63.194.144.181] (EHLO rootstumail.healdcollege.edu) by p01c11m015.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 008bd574.2470415280.92944.00-063.p01c11m015.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <richard.roberts@fresno.heald.edu>); Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:04:48 -0700 (MST) Received: from fresno.heald.edu ([10.12.0.15]) by rootstumail.healdcollege.edu with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.1830); Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:04:45 -0800 MIME_Version: 1.0 X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.5 Subject: mexican wolves PostedDate: 12/10/2007 03:04:38 PM $MessageID: <60CEE60B95FEBF44ABB9B0D93371C265BC50F5@fncstumail.Fresno.healdcollege.edu> X_MS_Has_Attach: X_MS_TNEF_Correlator: Thread_Topic: mexican wolves thread_index: Acg7eKg1NC6LZsrtSQKlDZzAq/uBAQ== From: "Richard Roberts" <Richard.Roberts@fresno.heald.edu> SendTo: <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> X_OriginalArrivalTime: 10 Dec 2007 22:04:45.0841 (UTC) FILETIME=[ACA11010:01C83B78] X_Processed_By: Rebuild v2.0-0 X_Spam: [F=0.0184593285; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121043); R=0.650(107111014369); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <richard.roberts@fresno.heald.edu> X_SOURCE_IP: [63.194.144.181] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/10/2007 03:04:48 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:26 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:26 AM SMTPOriginator: richard.roberts@fresno.heald.edu RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/10/2007 03:04:48 PM-12/10/2007 03:04:50 PM,12/10/2007 03:04:50 PM-12/10/2007 03:06:33 PM $Orig: EC1A0278EC1D64A3872573AD00794A5E Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/10/2007 03:06:33 PM Dear sir, please allow these wolves to expand into other areas and stop killing these wolves for cattle predation. There are only so many genes in a gene pool. Thank you, Richard Roberts, 16271 rd 36, Madera, ca 93638.

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121014212130-672372 ; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:21:21 -0700 Received: from p01c11m051.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5338119E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:50:40 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.19.4.29] (EHLO smtp.cybermesa.com) by p01c11m051.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 0ddad574.2626071472.2691.00-018.p01c11m051.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <rnrhoffman@mail.cybermesa.com>); Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:21:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from desktop (qwest169-dsl6.cybermesa.com [65.19.23.169]) by smtp.cybermesa.com (8.13.1/8.13.1) with SMTP id lBALL3Fv006143 for <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov>; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:21:14 -0700 $MessageID: <000601c83b72$6c2f2a40$6501a8c0@desktop> From: "Rob Hoffman" <rnrhoffman@mail.cybermesa.com> SendTo: <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov> Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping PostedDate: 12/10/2007 02:19:54 PM MIME_Version: 1.0 DeliveryPriority: N X_MSMail_Priority: Normal $Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1409 X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1409 X_Spam_Score: 0.722 () AWL,HTML_20_30,HTML_MESSAGE 100 X_Scanned_By: MIMEDefang 2.54 on 65.19.4.29 X_Processed_By: Rebuild v2.0-0 X_Spam: [F=0.0011097975; B=0.500(0); S=0.099(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121040); R=0.009(107111074918); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <rnrhoffman@mail.cybermesa.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.19.4.29] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/10/2007 02:21:21 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:27 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:27 AM SMTPOriginator: rnrhoffman@mail.cybermesa.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/10/2007 02:21:21 PM-12/10/2007 02:21:21 PM,12/10/2007 02:21:22 PM-12/10/2007 02:21:28 PM $Orig: E53BD163BD5D0FCC872573AD00754FC2 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/10/2007 02:21:28 PM Sirs: The reintroduction of the Mexican gray wolf has been sold to the public by innuendo and half truths. These are deftly presented so that the case for introduction is supported. However a much more realistic picture reveals that, under the plan, the wolf has all the rights. People

living in and using the forest must suffer all the damages and harassment of wolves which do not fear humans or human presence. Here are several statements which appear in the information in your web site. 1. Wolf- human interactions are higher for Mexican wolf releases than for introductions of wolves in other areas of the country. 2. There is a significant amount of public land grazing in the release area. 3. There is a significant amount of public use of public lands (hiking, hunting, camping). 4. Biologists try to condition (ie. train) wolves to avoid humans. 5. Wolves don't need "manipulation" to succeed yet agencies try to manage (read: manipulate) interactions. This is classic bureaucratic doublespeak. If you look realistically at these points that are presented, it is evident that wolves will continue to have the upper hand. It is clear that the wolves bred in captivity are habituated to humans from birth. They do not fear humans because they have been fed by humans, watched by humans, and encounter humans by scent, sight, and sound without consequence. Moreover, in the absence of reinforcement, all the avoidance conditioning in the world will be lost in fairly short order in the wild. It is evident to me that the biologists who try to sell this baloney have never seriously trained dogs. Once that conditioning is lost, the wolves no longer fear humans so all the "harassment" that is allowed would have little effect on the behavior of wolves. The upshot is that people who utilize the forest must adapt their activities to accomodate the wolf. Requiring ranchers to immediately remove dead livestock is the antithesis to normal grazing practice ( as well as a detriment to other species which utilize carcasses as a food source such as foxes, coyotes, various raptors, ravens etc.). Advising people that they should take precautions and be aware of the potential for conflict with their pets is tantamount to saying that you shouldn't take pets into the recovery area because you can't do anything to protect your animals if they are attacked. This is completely unacceptable. The relationship between people and their animals is of a sufficiently high order that sacrificing your dog for a wolf is simply put- stupid. I think that what everyone would be happy with is a population of wild wolves that fears and avoids humans if at all possible. All animals develop collective intelligence rather rapidly, particularly if their survival is threatened by something. For example, deer and elk sense increased human activity during hunting season and rapidly become

completely nocturnal. The bears in Yellowstone who did not fear humans and fed on their garbage became much more "wild" when they were no longer protected just as bears and lions in New Mexico are very people-shy and usually flee if they become aware of human presence. Mule deer in the Brazos canyon are completely protected and wander randomly among people and dogs. In the wild however they demonstrate an extraordinary fear of humans. The list of other such examples is long but the common factor is that where animals fear and feel threatened by humans, they utilize all of their senses and collective intelligence to avoid them. Thus I believe that instead of trapping or relocating problem wolves, you need to reestablish a collective intelligence in wolf packs that sees humans as an extreme threat that must be avoided at all costs. One way to accomplish this is to shoot wolves who interact with humans in any detrimental fashion. If you find wolves on a cow carcass, shoot one. They will learn very quickly to avoid them. Those who don't have a much lower chance of surviving. (This effect is seen in Ontario where wolf hunting is common. It is virtually impossible to bait in a wolf on a carcass that they haven't killed themselves. If they come to such a carcass they get shot at and they know it.) If wolves harass humans or come around their houses or barns, shoot one and shoot at the rest. They will soon learn that humans are very dangerous and will avoid them. If wolves attack your pet, shoot them or at them so they learn that humans and their animals are to be avoided. This collective intelligence will be passed on and soon those wolves in the wild will rarely be seen by humans. Clearly one cannot declare open season on wolves because of the low numbers, but shooting problem wolves insures that those remaining have a healthy fear of human encounters. I believe that regulated hunting is a significant factor explaining why bears and lions demonstrate a great deal fo fear towards humans in New Mexico. Witness California where lions are afforded complete protection, like the wolf here, and the number of lion-human conflicts has risen markedly. I believe that the FWS is pandering to the wolf people who want to treat the wolf as a symbol rather than the apex predator that it is. The wolf does not understand three strikes and you're out. It understands that it can kill cattle without consequence or fear. While it may be less politically correct, it would be much cheaper and

very much more effective to pursue and shoot (and shoot at) problem packs than it is to radio track them and study their genetics. Nobody seemed to worry about genetic diversity in bringing back the whooping crane from twenty-some individuals or buffalo in Yellowstone from relatively few individuals imported from Canada. I am convinced that healthy packs would result naturally and would prosper without interference from biologists. After all we have been line-breeding superior strains of dogs and livestock for a long time. I am not advocating hunting of wolves but I am advocating swift response to wolf-human conflicts. While this may be unpalatable to animal rights people, it would probably be supported strongly by those people who actually use public lands for livelihood and recreation. It may involve some reallocation of resources but it could actually be much cheaper since a well-placed bullet is a lot cheaper than capture teams and its effectiveness on the remaining population is much greater. As your literature suggests, wolves are highly adaptable and would quickly learn to stay away from humans. Dr. Robert Hoffman Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Attached are my comments. Peter Bengtson <---------------------> Peter Bengtson 1280 E. Paseo Pavon Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 219-3507 - Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping.doc

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Allow wolves to roam beyond the current artificial boundaries to find suitable habitat and prey. These boundaries are artificial. While the wolf is smart, it is not human and cannot read maps. Resolve livestock-wolf conflicts in ways that keep wolves in the wild and achieve progress toward reintroduction objectives. Require livestock permittees to render dead livestock carasses unedable to wolves. Revise the service’s 25-year-old recovery plan. Allow opportunities to expand wolf reintroduction to other areas in the future. Rick Hammel 355 County Road 201 Craig, CO 81625 rhammel@cmn.net

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121010410553-657356 ; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:41:05 -0700 Received: from p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 15C5D19E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:10:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [206.190.36.215] (HELO web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com) by p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id 03a7d574.2513017776.282983.00-110.p01c11m076.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <jw9802@yahoo.com>); Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:41:04 -0700 (MST) Received: (qmail 38206 invoked by uid 60001); 10 Dec 2007 17:41:04 -0000 DomainKey_Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=X-YMail-OSG:Received:X-Mailer:Date:From:Subject:To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-ID; b=Y3kIhB4/UBZnHBcRxXqQKuVFe8Ck/YqRU1lUn+VNz92KizLYZN+AKq+QoT+NJYWwlRAOzfOBVSSISrna1XZppZmEvRedkAtywOgO0mGcTDrYouAw4qO+d8VWwxlthfhESiZxSaq0odlTMSNI63PhuMpHQpL/3DnXXaE63MK3x74=; X_YMail_OSG: V.0akjsVM1nfT2CTal.CZ3xQ2LizAJX5l8TC6_zqfie.wpwkjLgKYPtjZIrhyafWmrMyXUDGwOS_G4g4ra7ovulnawN5pV7cWaRzFeJvJhiFTc6QMLi2JP5WcHjrEMXhlr8pCqrTUaJydw-- Received: from [65.96.108.201] by web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:41:04 PST $Mailer: YahooMailRC/818.31 YahooMailWebService/0.7.158.1 PostedDate: 12/10/2007 10:41:04 AM From: Jon Way <jw9802@yahoo.com> Subject: Mexican Wolf Comments SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov MIME_Version: 1.0 $MessageID: <524056.37146.qm@web53905.mail.re2.yahoo.com> X_Spam: [F=0.0001981873; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121028); R=0.019(107111074921); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <jw9802@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [206.190.36.215] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/10/2007 10:41:05 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:28 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:28 AM SMTPOriginator: jw9802@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/10/2007 10:41:05 AM-12/10/2007 10:41:07 AM,12/10/2007 10:41:07 AM-12/10/2007 10:41:08 AM $Orig: 4FE1A69429B12719872573AD00612559 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/10/2007 10:41:08 AM Dear FWS, Pertaining to Mexican Wolf Recovery, I recommend:

Allow wolves to roam beyond the current artificial boundaries to find suitable habitat and prey. • Resolve livestock-wolf conflicts in ways that keep wolves in the wild and achieve progress toward reintroduction objectives. • Revise the service’s 25-year-old recovery plan. • Allow opportunities to expand wolf reintroduction to other areas in the future. You are not doing enough to ensure their protection. Respectfully, Jonathan Way, Ph.D. 64 Cranberry Ridge Road Marstons Mills MA 02648 Please visit my NEW WEBPAGE including purchasing my book Suburban Howls: http://www.easterncoyoteresearch.com Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121009085780-651088 ; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:08:57 -0700 Received: from p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 41BDC19E811A for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:38:13 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [69.147.75.83] (HELO web62406.mail.re1.yahoo.com) by p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id 9946d574.3682306992.56123.00-163.p01c11m085.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <sw.therapy@yahoo.com>); Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:08:57 -0700 (MST) Received: (qmail 16173 invoked by uid 60001); 10 Dec 2007 16:08:56 -0000 DomainKey_Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=X-YMail-OSG:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding:Message-ID; b=kwXoOgx2jajGSQzoxedr1K9lUbNzVZ/0/6mYH1N2e3EGDferHVir8YZH/50zo3SiMAitjfVc1zAJFP5AnxejqTA2QAK8ZSAwdqGTlHFZQssPdWGWsAEMoXfcbJsKW2RfoGTdA9T5CV05avwTab0lVIxSk5r5VS9M2wkEqubpmVA=; X_YMail_OSG: fQmRruAVM1mvQrWoZD_yM0HUsXwQHpVFzAVkhQrByrXlk6vbfIAmrEZxQbpTA.qAikNmnZV.vDDM.DDken17sNLi_j7B.s61GDDVScqGkx7gOq3qDdJsq0G.XFHU0tPo Received: from [66.192.159.5] by web62406.mail.re1.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:08:56 PST PostedDate: 12/10/2007 09:08:56 AM From: Audrey Ricker <sw.therapy@yahoo.com> Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov MIME_Version: 1.0 $MessageID: <715574.15656.qm@web62406.mail.re1.yahoo.com> X_Spam: [F=0.0021702497; B=0.500(0); S=0.096(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121023); R=0.019(107111074939); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <sw.therapy@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [69.147.75.83] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/10/2007 09:08:57 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:28 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:28 AM SMTPOriginator: sw.therapy@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/10/2007 09:08:57 AM-12/10/2007 09:09:13 AM,12/10/2007 09:09:14 AM-12/10/2007 09:09:15 AM $Orig: 9FC9C52039BFB0E9872573AD0058B614 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/10/2007 09:09:15 AM Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping I want you to amend rules so that wolf survival in the wild is accomplished by the Fish and Wildlife Services. Wolves have always been important spiritually and must remain incarnate as well. We can't just

draw strength from their photos and essences; we need to know they exist and flourish as real animals. They deserve the preservation of their habitat as much as we (humans) do. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007121009024236-650688 ; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:02:42 -0700 Received: from p01c12m043.mxlogic.net (mxl145v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.145.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id C9B9019E800B for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:31:57 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [69.147.75.84] (HELO web62407.mail.re1.yahoo.com) by p01c12m043.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id 1236d574.2531195824.14705.00-009.p01c12m043.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <sw.therapy@yahoo.com>); Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:02:41 -0700 (MST) Received: (qmail 82556 invoked by uid 60001); 10 Dec 2007 16:02:41 -0000 DomainKey_Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=X-YMail-OSG:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding:Message-ID; b=PbkTG6T984NwQI+wsiAYTO+Y1BgXuSZ0X+CfNjSxQmXs6V0BX5nD3WlePBXTaQPvggIU3VTT7+W+CXMjXMR3belZZaDKEfRIyVBIm9DbAM00T1YKUzEDA4VVt8gkmtRYl9ZcMiJejD/6xG+WfwW78JcRxsWtRzyJKk7td/mgBks=; X_YMail_OSG: wTquNnMVM1lY2cHPokrhdoHJ_U4bz.ZthQwEZxWGSLN6.TUJl9CGO12nUD8uKkpWzmF8HAJUFyzQS4q27eg_QX9ZtFxAaV3Y0fKL Received: from [66.192.159.5] by web62407.mail.re1.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:02:41 PST PostedDate: 12/10/2007 09:02:41 AM From: Audrey Ricker <sw.therapy@yahoo.com> Subject: wolves SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov MIME_Version: 1.0 $MessageID: <333146.81121.qm@web62407.mail.re1.yahoo.com> X_Spam: [F=0.0062878673; B=0.500(0); S=0.097(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007121023); R=0.055(107111074915); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <sw.therapy@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [69.147.75.84] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/10/2007 09:02:42 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:29 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:29 AM SMTPOriginator: sw.therapy@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/10/2007 09:02:42 AM-12/10/2007 09:02:57 AM,12/10/2007 09:02:58 AM-12/10/2007 09:02:59 AM $Orig: 7CB3818E2441C00F872573AD0058236D Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/10/2007 09:02:59 AM I want you to amend rules so that wolf survival in the wild is accomplished by the Fish and Wildlife Services. Wolves have always been important spiritually and must remain incarnate as well. We can't just draw strength from their photos and essences; we need to know they exist

and flourish as real animals. They need their habitat as much as we (humans) do. Audrey Leech Ricker 1600 N. Wilmot, Unit 153 Tucson, AZ 85712 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120920243695-631470 ; Sun, 9 Dec 2007 20:24:36 -0700 Received: from p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id EA31B19E8012 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Sun, 9 Dec 2007 19:53:43 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.54.246.209] (EHLO bay0-omc3-s9.bay0.hotmail.com) by p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 471bc574.145587120.93765.00-033.p01c11m007.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <samevans2@hotmail.com>); Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:24:36 -0700 (MST) Received: from BAY105-W3 ([65.54.224.103]) by bay0-omc3-s9.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Sun, 9 Dec 2007 19:24:36 -0800 $MessageID: <BAY105-W3E1FB28D868CCC22C917AED6B0@phx.gbl> X_Originating_Ip: [65.127.142.110] From: pat stineburg <samevans2@hotmail.com> SendTo: <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping PostedDate: 12/09/2007 08:24:36 PM Importance: 2 MIME_Version: 1.0 X_OriginalArrivalTime: 10 Dec 2007 03:24:36.0161 (UTC) FILETIME=[3089C310:01C83ADC] X_Spam: [F=0.0176750282; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.055(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120925); R=0.234(107119201547); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <samevans2@hotmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.54.246.209] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/09/2007 08:24:36 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:29 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:29 AM SMTPOriginator: samevans2@hotmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/09/2007 08:24:36 PM-12/09/2007 08:24:37 PM,12/09/2007 08:24:37 PM-12/09/2007 08:24:38 PM $Orig: 57C2B6910E1C2321872573AD0012BBAF Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/09/2007 08:24:38 PM Dear Sirs, First, let me write that I believe in the reintroduction of the Mexican Grey Wolf. Second, I live in Catron County, NM and still approve of the reintroduction of the wolf. I don't believe we would have the conflicts that we have if domesticated animals were not on public lands. I believe that a wild animal such as the wolf should have priority over domesticated animals on all public lands. Public lands should not be used for private enterprise.

Having said that, the Recovery Plan needs to be updated. Wolves should be allowed to expand their territories. Wolves in the wild should not have territory restrictions in place. Change the classification from experimental, non-essential to experimental, essential. Thank you. Pat Stineburg HC 61 Box 586 Glenwood, NM 88039 Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. Power up!

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120919321414-631052 ; Sun, 9 Dec 2007 19:32:14 -0700 Received: from p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8B5DB19E800E for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Sun, 9 Dec 2007 19:01:20 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [209.85.198.187] (EHLO rv-out-0910.google.com) by p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id d25ac574.3397798832.15671.00-063.p01c11m096.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <pat92840@gmail.com>); Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:32:13 -0700 (MST) Received: by rv-out-0910.google.com with SMTP id c24so1403500rvf for <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov>; Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:32:13 -0800 (PST) DKIM_Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=gmail.com; s=gamma; h=domainkey-signature:received:received:reply-to:from:to:subject:date:organization:message-id:mime-version:content-type:content-transfer-encoding:x-mailer:x-mimeole:thread-index:sender; bh=IaJElB/kDpHtgwGqeWx2PJ3Apkt7Hu67mh8Q4TILnp0=; b=mx4xfiB4G1chKTKbPfHo2UvXZMubiScoovY7FnrB5oLzJlRUkan27IPX/TKFUn3lclPO2/8r5riEp99/cj8fV6sfbpseNqCki1NRNNq0PVSXFS108hW7u4ShmgzXy2TnAWDbhp7T7NvfSfPmHHC9BjjX8kUL6JvS6Exsisj+5lQ= DomainKey_Signature: a=rsa-sha1; c=nofws; d=gmail.com; s=gamma; h=reply-to:from:to:subject:date:organization:message-id:mime-version:content-type:content-transfer-encoding:x-mailer:x-mimeole:thread-index:sender; b=E9rXENAQkXFUbWbuluUzfk9T7wfg1j/rKBwSxrWsNfFZDzvxpXveeSbVzGTzL6K7tMb2Rz7j0K90fA1qHJi/4Ydteos6anw0rhbBCw53g1dy/KNB6Eec58NhabMMx5aV4/2MOikPZD6w3MXkm4PipbIPJ+f6qVYynxEDb7ZNoU0= Received: by 10.100.201.16 with SMTP id y16mr13935299anf.1197253931830; Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:32:11 -0800 (PST) Received: from B612 ( [75.104.52.35]) by mx.google.com with ESMTPS id q34sm4989429wrq.2007.12.09.18.32.05 (version=SSLv3 cipher=RC4-MD5); Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:32:09 -0800 (PST) ReplyTo: <Pat@TeamBryant.Org> Principal: "Pat Bryant" <pat@teambryant.org> SendTo: <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov> Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping PostedDate: 12/09/2007 07:31:32 PM Organization: LYHP unInc. $MessageID: <001701c83ad4$cedb1080$0401a8c0@B612> MIME_Version: 1.0 $Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook 11 X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3198 thread_index: Acg61Mcnq1YJTAxeSSCEfA+CNOWQnQ== From: Pat Bryant <pat92840@gmail.com> X_Spam: [F=0.0002490850; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120923); R=0.024(107119141545); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <pat92840@gmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [209.85.198.187] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/09/2007 07:32:14 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:29 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:29 AM SMTPOriginator: pat92840@gmail.com RoutingState:

$UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/09/2007 07:32:14 PM-12/09/2007 07:32:14 PM,12/09/2007 07:32:15 PM-12/09/2007 07:32:15 PM $Orig: 94ACEE3ABC3DE447872573AD000DF007 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/09/2007 07:32:15 PM Is there a 'report' of what transpired at the Dec. 5th meeting held in Glenwood NM that can be read over the net or a copy sent to me via email? For those of us who couldn't get there, it would be nice to see a general concensus or recap of the meeting & comments, prepared by your committee. (Individuals vary so much in their interpretations.) Thank you. Patricia Bryant, Silver City NM ==================== Email Pat> pat@teambryant.org : 124 Camino de Viento Silver City NM 88061 : ===============================

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120915253888-629097 ; Sun, 9 Dec 2007 15:25:38 -0700 Received: from p01c11m097.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 87D3D19E8012 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Sun, 9 Dec 2007 14:54:42 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [76.96.62.48] (EHLO QMTA05.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net) by p01c11m097.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 26b6c574.3461487536.277444.00-095.p01c11m097.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <suwill@comcast.net>); Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:25:38 -0700 (MST) Received: from OMTA05.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net ([76.96.62.43]) by QMTA05.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net with comcast id NkZx1Y0080vyq2s0506d00; Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:25:37 +0000 Received: from amailcenter04.comcast.net ([204.127.225.104]) by OMTA05.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net with comcast id NmRd1Y00K2FmLD00300000; Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:25:37 +0000 X_Authority_Analysis: v=1.0 c=1 a=r1O3+S+zMbfNg8YB5SChwQ==:17 a=l7QfwI4TLbTwwe3DueYA:9 a=ASKUrJhMiU3X-5LGvtsA:7 a=2DM1pv2IQNJnqMyvqroXBycV-AcA:4 a=h9s5Ru71U4oA:10 a=mqbnKlMIkoq_OyzvrmUA:9 a=Q0bnS4rgPAp7HCat8HoA:7 a=Xg3O6-p10eexZzb4PIXE1uc8rjEA:4 a=37WNUvjkh6kA:10 Received: from [67.164.140.243] by amailcenter04.comcast.net; Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:25:36 +0000 From: suwill@comcast.net SendTo: r2fwe_al@fws.gov Subject: Mx wolf recovery PostedDate: 12/09/2007 03:25:36 PM $MessageID: <120920072225.6618.475C6B600008A8BB000019DA2216549976040407999A9C@comcast.net> $Mailer: AT&T Message Center Version 1 (Oct 30 2007) X_Authenticated_Sender: c3V3aWxsQGNvbWNhc3QubmV0 MIME_Version: 1.0 X_Spam: [F=0.0014676172; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.043(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120920); R=0.031(107119141545); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <suwill@comcast.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [76.96.62.48] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/09/2007 03:25:38 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:29 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:29 AM SMTPOriginator: suwill@comcast.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/09/2007 03:25:38 PM-12/09/2007 03:25:40 PM,12/09/2007 03:25:40 PM-12/09/2007 03:25:41 PM $Orig: F051187EAD44D0C7872573AC007B32A1 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/09/2007 03:25:41 PM Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping

Brian Millsap, State Administrator USFWS Please support the recovery of the Mexican Wolf in Arizona and New Mexico. These wolves were here before we were, deserve to stay and thrive, and cannot speak for themselves. They are an important part of the ecosystem and more important than domestic livestock. I hope you will not be swayed by persons in the sheep and ranching community who oppose government attempts to maintain healthy wolf populations on federal land, land which the all American people own and not the individuals who hold grazing leases in spite of what they may wish. Please do not give in to this small vocal special interest group. Do what is best for the wolves and for our natural environment. Thank you for the opportunity to express my thoughts on this matter. Sincerely, Susan Williams 71 East Chili Line Road Santa Fe, Nm 87508

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120915014209-628913 ; Sun, 9 Dec 2007 15:01:42 -0700 Received: from p01c11m061.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 741B819E800E for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Sun, 9 Dec 2007 14:30:45 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.160.234.70] (EHLO mx70.getactive.com) by p01c11m061.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 5c56c574.2730052528.11637.00-005.p01c11m061.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <ahlight@gmail.com>); Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:01:41 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown (HELO weba1.sac.getactive.com) ([192.168.17.109]) by mx70.getactive.com with SMTP; 09 Dec 2007 13:57:30 -0800 PostedDate: 12/09/2007 03:01:41 PM $MessageID: <20071209220141.30971.14491.qmail@weba1.sac.getactive.com> From: ahlight@gmail.com SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov Subject: Scoping Comments pursuant to Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 151, Pages 44065-44069 X_Spam: [F=0.0008348542; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120920); R=0.076(107119141556); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <ahlight@gmail.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.160.234.70] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/09/2007 03:01:42 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:29 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:29 AM SMTPOriginator: ahlight@gmail.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/09/2007 03:01:42 PM-12/09/2007 03:01:44 PM,12/09/2007 03:01:44 PM-12/09/2007 03:01:44 PM $Orig: FB7B2EAC17549E23872573AC00790161 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/09/2007 03:01:44 PM U.S. F&WS State Administrator Brian Millsap 2105 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Dr. Millsap, Thank you for this the opportunity to submit scoping comments on Fish and Wildlife Service's intent to prepare and Environmental Impact Statement and Socio-Economic Assessment for the Proposed Amendment of the Rule Establishing a Nonessential Experimental Population of the Arizona and New Mexico Population of the Mexican Gray Wolf. Please allow me to express my concern that today, almost a decade after wolves were reintroduced into the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (BRWRA), fewer than 60 lobos exist in the wild.

The Mexican gray wolf is a charismatic and integral part of our ecological heritage, which deserves our protection. Lobos belong in the American Southwest. We hope that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize this rule-making process to implement the conservation mandate of the ESA, and thus facilitate success for our Mexican gray wolf program. Sweeping changes will be necessary in order to get our wolf program back on track. First and foremost, the Mexican gray wolf (canis lupus balieyi) should be listed as endangered in its own right, separate and distinct from the gray wolf (canis lupus). At the very least, the population of Mexican wolves in the BRWRA should be designated as "experimental, essential" under ESA Section 10(j). Beyond this initial "uplisting," the Service can and should make many changes to the ways in which wolves are managed in the Southwest. These include: promulgating formal management procedures or guidelines for improving or maximizing the genetic integrity and viability of the BRWRA population of Mexican wolves; revising the current 10(j) rule to include authority to conduct initial releases of captive wolves anywhere within the BRWRA; eliminating all restrictions to wolf dispersal and movements; requiring livestock operators on public land to remove, bury, or render inedible carcasses of dead livestock to reduce the likelihood that wolves become habituated to feeding on livestock; formally support voluntary grazing permit buyout in the Gila bioregion; repeal, or at least suspend Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 13 until the the species has been restored to all or a significant portion of its former range, as required by the Endangered Species Act; and immediately reinitiate recovery planning on behalf of the lobos. The ESA requires that our lobos be managed in order to "further the conservation of the species." Our obligation to recover Mexican wolves, however, goes beyond a legal mandate. Returning wolves to their rightful place on the landscape is both a moral and ecological imperative. Thank you for this opportunity to be a voice for wolves. Please do not make my personal contact information public as a result of participating in this comment process. Sincerely, Adrienne Hohenberg 5 Chapala Rd Santa Fe, NM 87508

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120907561839-625130 ; Sun, 9 Dec 2007 07:56:18 -0700 Received: from p01c12m061.mxlogic.net (mxl145v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.145.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id DF6DC19E800E for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Sun, 9 Dec 2007 07:25:16 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [64.136.47.15] (HELO outbound-mail.dca.untd.com) by p01c12m061.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id 1120c574.2710911920.82838.00-007.p01c12m061.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <chicocat1@netzero.net>); Sun, 09 Dec 2007 07:56:17 -0700 (MST) Received: from youro0kwkw9jwc (dialup-4.236.153.251.Dial1.NewYork1.Level3.net [4.236.153.251]) by smtpout02.dca.untd.com with SMTP id AABDX2AQ2AJZKQBS for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> (sender <chicocat1@netzero.net>); Sun, 9 Dec 2007 06:55:20 -0800 (PST) From: "Gail Dardano" <chicocat1@netzero.net> SendTo: <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> Subject: Mexican Wolves PostedDate: 12/09/2007 07:55:30 AM $MessageID: <NLEFLIJOGBFOJDJACDBBCEGGCFAA.chicocat1@netzero.net> MIME_Version: 1.0 DeliveryPriority: N X_MSMail_Priority: Normal $Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2911.0) X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3198 Importance: 2 X_ContentStamp: 3:4:3844891253 X_UNTD_OriginStamp: Bu96dBjZRklQLz/Z5qkiykvFAgSqFk0eVvqFqDD/L7D5vCkLws792A== X_UNTD_Peer_Info: 10.171.42.32|smtpout02.dca.untd.com|smtpout02.dca.untd.com|chicocat1@netzero.net X_Spam: [F=0.0137379166; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.152(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120906); R=0.071(10711914651); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <chicocat1@netzero.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [64.136.47.15] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/09/2007 07:56:18 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:30 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:30 AM SMTPOriginator: chicocat1@netzero.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/09/2007 07:56:18 AM-12/09/2007 07:56:18 AM,12/09/2007 07:56:19 AM-12/09/2007 07:56:20 AM $Orig: 36AC28B9AE8838D8872573AC00520F2F Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/09/2007 07:56:20 AM To whom it may concern, Please update the antiquated laws and

boundaries for these wonderful animals.Don't let all the work that has been done be in vain.For these animals to survive they must have some sort of stability,imagine how you would feel if you were drugged and put in a strange place without your family.There emotional wellbeing is directly related to their survival as well.Wolves are extremely pack oriented animals who work and survive as a team.I think the treatment of them as mindless killing machines must end,they need our help to survive because we put them in this situation in the first please! Thank you Gail Dardano

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120813412223-619096 ; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 13:41:22 -0700 Received: from p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8549219E8008 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 13:10:08 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [204.17.31.62] (EHLO ONLPEXCVWL08.OLS.Phoenix.edu) by p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 1710b574.2598861744.54347.00-024.p01c11m012.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <jlongme@email.uophx.edu>); Sat, 08 Dec 2007 13:41:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from olsims4.OLS.Phoenix.edu ([204.17.27.1]) by ONLPEXCVWL08.OLS.Phoenix.edu with InterScan Message Security Suite; Sat, 08 Dec 2007 13:41:20 -0700 Received: by olsims4.ols.phoenix.edu with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2657.72)id <X89JVQPY>; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 13:41:19 -0700 $MessageID: <E7EFB45D3C259C4197BADD658747313801380707@email20.ols.phoenix.edu> From: "Judith Longmeyer (FAC)" <jlongme@email.uophx.edu> SendTo: "'r2fwe_al@fws.gov'" <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> Subject: Saving the Mexican Gray wolf PostedDate: 12/08/2007 01:41:18 PM MIME_Version: 1.0 $Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2657.72) X_imss_version: 2.049 X_imss_result: Passed X_imss_scanInfo: M:T L:E SM:1 X_imss_tmaseResult: TT:1 TS:-8.8540 TC:1F TRN:22 TV:5.0.1023(15592.003) X_imss_scores: Clean:100.00000 C:0 M:0 S:0 R:0 X_imss_settings: Baseline:4 C:4 M:4 S:4 R:4 (0.0000 0.0000) X_Spam: [F=0.0044631016; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120839); R=0.307(107118133542); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <jlongme@email.uophx.edu> X_SOURCE_IP: [204.17.31.62] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/08/2007 01:41:22 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:30 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:30 AM SMTPOriginator: jlongme@email.uophx.edu RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/08/2007 01:41:22 PM-12/08/2007 01:41:23 PM,12/08/2007 01:41:24 PM-12/08/2007 01:41:25 PM $Orig: 90FE9AADF36DC3CD872573AB0071A69F Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/08/2007 01:41:25 PM Dear Mr. Millsap: Please add my name to the chorus of voices desiring to preserve and protect

the Mexican Gray wolf. Decades of mis-management and catering to the selfish whims of ranchers must be reversed. Killing an endangered wolf should be a felony except in case of a direct, personal threat to a human. Aggressive investigation and prosecution should follow suspicious wolf deaths in the wild. Ranchers should not be allowed to slaughter these animals while being funded by taxpayers for using public lands for grazing. They are not entitled to reimbursement for lost cattle, either. Wolves are beautiful animals and an important part of the American environment. They need our help to reverse the cruel deference to greed that government has supported in the past. Thank you for your follow-up to this request. Siuncerely, Judi Longmeyer 2811 E. Fairmount Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85016

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120811314688-617983 ; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:31:46 -0700 Received: from p01c11m005.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id CAE6119E8008 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:00:31 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [206.123.129.85] (HELO server022.dfw.nationwide.net) by p01c11m005.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id 213ea574.2686008240.177543.00-052.p01c11m005.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <dbcaz@theriver.com>); Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:31:46 -0700 (MST) Received: (qmail 9156 invoked from network); 8 Dec 2007 18:31:45 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO dellatc3betv2w) (216.39.188.30) by server022.dfw.nationwide.net with SMTP; Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:31:45 +0000 $MessageID: <001e01c839c8$984e7460$1ebc27d8@dellatc3betv2w> From: "della" <dbcaz@theriver.com> SendTo: <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> Subject: PostedDate: 12/07/2007 01:50:01 PM MIME_Version: 1.0 DeliveryPriority: N X_MSMail_Priority: Normal $Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3138 X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3198 X_Processed_By: Rebuild v2.0-0 X_Spam: [F=0.0214052561; B=0.500(0); S=0.015(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120831); R=0.574(10711874728); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <dbcaz@theriver.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [206.123.129.85] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/08/2007 11:31:46 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:30 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:30 AM SMTPOriginator: dbcaz@theriver.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/08/2007 11:31:46 AM-12/08/2007 11:31:48 AM,12/08/2007 11:31:48 AM-12/08/2007 11:31:49 AM $Orig: C93FD47790FA36CF872573AB0065C960 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/08/2007 11:31:49 AM When are you going to turn these darn wolves loose in a more populated area. Especially, where there are as many wolf huggers as you say there are. They sure would change their minds if THEY (all wolf huggers) were about to lose their lives, their pets lives on the pretense that THEY were saving a 'great species.' It's always that people in populated areas have a saying over private property owners who have to put up with these savages.

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Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120810305248-617476 ; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:30:52 -0700 Received: from p01c11m094.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id B354019E8008 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 09:59:36 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.254.253.26] (EHLO mailout03.yourhostingaccount.com) by p01c11m094.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id bc4da574.3695451056.100907.00-074.p01c11m094.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <srs0=2bqdvq=q7=chemkim.com=kim@yourhostingaccount.com>); Sat, 08 Dec 2007 10:30:51 -0700 (MST) Received: from mailscan14.yourhostingaccount.com ([10.1.15.14] helo=mailscan14.yourhostingaccount.com) by mailout03.yourhostingaccount.com with esmtp (Exim) id 1J13Vr-00037n-9g for r2fwe_al@fws.gov; Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:30:51 -0500 Received: from impout03.yourhostingaccount.com ([10.1.55.3] helo=impout03.yourhostingaccount.com) by mailscan14.yourhostingaccount.com with esmtp (Exim) id 1J13Vr-0005Ji-0P for r2fwe_al@fws.gov; Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:30:51 -0500 Received: from authsmtp05.yourhostingaccount.com ([10.1.18.5]) by impout03.yourhostingaccount.com with NO UCE id NHWr1Y00106ZpSa0000000; Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:30:51 -0500 X_EN_OrigOutIP: 10.1.18.5 X_EN_IMPSID: NHWr1Y00106ZpSa0000000 Received: from ip70-190-48-22.ph.ph.cox.net ([70.190.48.22] helo=Kimka) by authsmtp05.yourhostingaccount.com with esmtpa (Exim) id 1J13Vq-0004O6-Nt for r2fwe_al@fws.gov; Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:30:50 -0500 $MessageID: <001c01c839c0$13092690$1630be46@Kimka> Principal: "Dr. Kimberly Smith" <kim@chemkim.com> SendTo: <r2fwe_al@fws.gov> Subject: Attn: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping PostedDate: 12/08/2007 10:30:47 AM MIME_Version: 1.0 DeliveryPriority: N X_MSMail_Priority: Normal $Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3138 X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3198 X_EN_UserInfo: 51ac902d02a7f6c9c2b8c7c7f8af65c2:5cd041b539b38517fb4dbb0b1999a9a5 X_EN_AuthUser: kim@chemkim.com From: "Dr. Kimberly Smith" <kim@chemkim.com> X_EN_OrigIP: 70.190.48.22 X_EN_OrigHost: ip70-190-48-22.ph.ph.cox.net X_Processed_By: Rebuild v2.0-0 X_Spam: [F=0.0010270609; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.016(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120827); R=0.058(10711874549); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <srs0=2bqdvq=q7=chemkim.com=kim@yourhostingaccount.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.254.253.26] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/08/2007 10:30:52 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:31 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:31 AM SMTPOriginator: srs0=2bqdvq=q7=chemkim.com=kim@yourhostingaccount.com RoutingState:

$UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/08/2007 10:30:52 AM-12/08/2007 10:30:54 AM,12/08/2007 10:30:54 AM-12/08/2007 10:30:55 AM $Orig: 9663B7C13CDF9BC8872573AB006035E0 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/08/2007 10:30:55 AM Mexican gray wolves are critical to our natural environment. A healthy wolf population will keep our elk and deer herds healthy and bring balance back to our wildlands. I support efforts to help the gray wolf population thrive. Dr. Kim Smith 8301 N 103 Ave Peoria, AZ 85345

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120809393880-617029 ; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 09:39:38 -0700 Received: from p01c11m027.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 767E119E8008 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 09:08:22 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [69.80.0.21] (EHLO mail.aspect1.net) by p01c11m027.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id ac8ca574.2608589744.111016.00-041.p01c11m027.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <bill.buell@infomagic.net>); Sat, 08 Dec 2007 09:39:38 -0700 (MST) Received: from billPC (unverified [209.145.238.104]) by mmNodeA.aspect1.net (Vircom SMTPRS 4.4.568.54) with ESMTP id <A0242084272@mmNodeA.aspect1.net> for <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov>; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 09:37:25 -0700 X_Modus_BlackList: 209.145.238.104=OK;bill.buell@infomagic.net=OK X_Modus_Trusted: 209.145.238.104=NO X_Modus_Audit: FALSE;0;0;0 $MessageID: <F5DDE92B6F5E483C92275E76233FF58F@billPC> ReplyTo: <bill.buell@infomagic.net> From: <bill.buell@infomagic.net> SendTo: <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov> Subject: Mexican Gray Wolf NEPA Scoping PostedDate: 12/08/2007 08:39:25 AM Organization: none MIME_Version: 1.0 DeliveryPriority: N X_MSMail_Priority: Normal $Mailer: Microsoft Windows Mail 6.0.6000.16480 X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.0.6000.16545 X_Processed_By: Rebuild v2.0-0 X_Spam: [F=0.0037293017; B=0.500(0); spf=0.500; S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120822); R=0.270(10711874551); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <bill.buell@infomagic.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [69.80.0.21] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/08/2007 09:39:38 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:31 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:31 AM SMTPOriginator: bill.buell@infomagic.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/08/2007 09:39:38 AM-12/08/2007 09:39:40 AM,12/08/2007 09:39:40 AM-12/08/2007 09:39:40 AM $Orig: 08A98E8EC9CAE22D872573AB005B8538 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/08/2007 09:39:40 AM Let us restore Nature as Nature is meant to be. Boundries on where wolves are allowed to be should be restricted to predominately residential areas, e.g. cities and towns. Otherwise they should be free to roam

without restriction over their natural habitat including but not limited to the White Mountains, the Mogollon Rim, the area around Flagstaff, the San Francisco Peaks, and the Grand Canyon area. This would help restore a desirable ecological balance. Bill Buell 990 N Thorpe, #6 Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120808562435-616630 ; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 08:56:24 -0700 Received: from p01c11m032.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 84A8319E8065 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 08:25:07 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [65.196.203.203] (EHLO nocmailsvc003.allthesites.org) by p01c11m032.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with ESMTP id 7aeba574.2473175984.103254.00-065.p01c11m032.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <carichards@nowonline.net>); Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:56:23 -0700 (MST) Received: from YOUR13D21C5844 (unverified [67.3.196.127]) by nocmailsvc003.allthesites.org (Rockliffe SMTPRA 8.0.3) with ESMTP id <B0002396594@nocmailsvc003.allthesites.org> for <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov>; Sat, 8 Dec 2007 15:56:23 +0000 From: "Chuck & Loretta Richards" <carichards@nowonline.net> SendTo: <R2FWE_AL@fws.gov> Subject: Wolf Recovery program in AZ PostedDate: 12/08/2007 08:56:00 AM $MessageID: <001c01c839b2$d5b85b10$a5bf0343@YOUR13D21C5844> MIME_Version: 1.0 $Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook 11 X_MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3198 thread_index: Acg5stQe3OPhhrvRRK6jG7dur+2EAw== X_Processed_By: Rebuild v2.0-0 X_Spam: [F=0.0047286580; B=0.500(0); S=0.010(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120817); R=0.319(1071187461); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <carichards@nowonline.net> X_SOURCE_IP: [65.196.203.203] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/08/2007 08:56:24 AM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:31 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:31 AM SMTPOriginator: carichards@nowonline.net RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/08/2007 08:56:24 AM-12/08/2007 08:56:26 AM,12/08/2007 08:56:26 AM-12/08/2007 08:56:26 AM $Orig: 42B525C2C6691FBA872573AB00578FC4 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/08/2007 08:56:26 AM Gentlemen, We are unable to attend the meeting in Glendalethis evening, but we want our views and wishes made known. Both my husband and I support the Wolf recovery program. When there are so many people trying to help the wolf, it is a shame that the law does not do so as well. We feel that the laws should be amended to allow the wolves to establish

territories outside their boundaries of the current recovery area. We also feel that laws should be passed to give stronger protection to those wolves which have been released – killing them should not be allowed!!! We hope our comments will be taken seriously, as the wolves’ lives depend upon our support. Thank you, Charles and Loretta Richards Phoenix, AZ 85083

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120722553313-612154 ; Fri, 7 Dec 2007 22:55:33 -0700 Received: from p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 86CE619E8008 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 7 Dec 2007 22:24:09 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.196.97.91] (HELO web56902.mail.re3.yahoo.com) by p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id 4d13a574.3171695536.4642.00-055.p01c11m081.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <beryberygood@yahoo.com>); Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:55:32 -0700 (MST) Received: (qmail 9334 invoked by uid 60001); 8 Dec 2007 05:55:32 -0000 DomainKey_Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=X-YMail-OSG:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding:Message-ID; b=HgdEz/PbZfqDVu3G+CeNZCRE0QP3Z87RdFdYVvYbs2ip+9oUhfPMk6J74mH3ox7//N2JdfJhb743XcpuvG5Pjrk3/Fi+wJs/GF1qTYozopnGvJ3brZfuynclFXU0qipIP6m/p6/eMEh1nVjVaxWug61Wpf2/DmrG5OYTyWRzZuo=; X_YMail_OSG: gEl9.1oVM1kbloEHofhWTRtQXSmpqC14McXbpRj51sHmgNpcqRR7zSOTwUNmUR4s_g-- Received: from [68.84.147.6] by web56902.mail.re3.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:55:32 PST PostedDate: 12/07/2007 10:55:32 PM From: James Mason <beryberygood@yahoo.com> Subject: Wolves SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov MIME_Version: 1.0 $MessageID: <267048.7848.qm@web56902.mail.re3.yahoo.com> X_Spam: [F=0.0005398154; B=0.500(0); S=0.014(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120753); R=0.034(10711719470); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <beryberygood@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [66.196.97.91] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/07/2007 10:55:33 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:32 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:32 AM SMTPOriginator: beryberygood@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/07/2007 10:55:33 PM-12/07/2007 10:55:34 PM,12/07/2007 10:55:34 PM-12/07/2007 10:55:35 PM $Orig: 2B289C334DAD5CAA872573AB00208D42 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/07/2007 10:55:35 PM Dear Sirs: If we, the people of New Mexico and the United States of America, are to attempt a restoration of ecological balance of species in the wild we cannot allow the removal of wolves whose only crime is to feed on cattle

grazing on federal or state lands. I completely agree that ranchers should not allow predation on their own lands, but they should not be involved in decisions on predation that occurs on government property. A prerequisite for grazing on public lands should be the removal of dead or impaired cattle by the ranchers. Training wolves to feed on dead cattle predisposes them to hunt living cattle. No wolves should be removed from the wild unless they can be positively identified as feeding on cattle on private property. No owners of cattle should be granted rights to graze their animals on government land unless they agree and comply to the removal of dead or impaired animals. Only then might we have a chance. James J. Mason (retired biology teacher) B.S.; M.S. Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse N.Y. 1419 Phoenix NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 beryberygood@yahoo.com Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120722545602-612146 ; Fri, 7 Dec 2007 22:54:56 -0700 Received: from p01c11m023.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 66E1019E8008 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 7 Dec 2007 22:23:32 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.196.97.91] (HELO web56902.mail.re3.yahoo.com) by p01c11m023.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id fa13a574.2599312304.9177.00-018.p01c11m023.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <beryberygood@yahoo.com>); Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:54:55 -0700 (MST) Received: (qmail 8941 invoked by uid 60001); 8 Dec 2007 05:54:55 -0000 DomainKey_Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=X-YMail-OSG:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding:Message-ID; b=hAXunLFqqznpG5oKsUDbsqC1gFluypnyOR5MYh0krbk+Cdm2DeDfkToiU+HHB0i+ufJNZQM/K7aBMhnpxg0btdg9twKDatFZgYJ8UIPjFh0Q0NOsdAkgPznpV6FSKUV7n5ODasqvcrEB7qXNOZJQazyD7kZoOGcHJZE5bbUyPXo=; X_YMail_OSG: jRTnY44VM1k9UP8V9bArg0nGC8xbaUICbASdw5MJitDnfy5tzFjuOGnuCXsFi_qh6ZfbI7PH4uZvlESl.4sSL6edoArgmKN0D_OunCskqrsBr_XAxrBjWWnU1G6wsgOrurGitm_qMnxAvg-- Received: from [68.84.147.6] by web56902.mail.re3.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:54:55 PST PostedDate: 12/07/2007 10:54:55 PM From: James Mason <beryberygood@yahoo.com> Subject: Wolves SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov MIME_Version: 1.0 $MessageID: <169770.8618.qm@web56902.mail.re3.yahoo.com> X_Spam: [F=0.0004019896; B=0.500(0); S=0.011(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120753); R=0.034(107117194712); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <beryberygood@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [66.196.97.91] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/07/2007 10:54:56 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:32 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:32 AM SMTPOriginator: beryberygood@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/07/2007 10:54:56 PM-12/07/2007 10:54:57 PM,12/07/2007 10:54:57 PM-12/07/2007 10:54:58 PM $Orig: 67D8D21C2383CCC2872573AB00207EC2 Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/07/2007 10:54:58 PM Dear Sirs: If we, the people of New Mexico and the United States of America, are to attempt a restoration of ecological balance of species in the wild we

cannot allow the removal of wolves whose only crime is to feed on cattle grazing on federal or state lands. I completely agree that ranchers should not allow predation on their own lands, but they should not be involved in decisions on predation that occurs on government property. A prerequisite for grazing on public lands should be the removal of dead or impaired cattle by the ranchers. Training wolves to feed on dead cattle predisposes them to hunt living cattle. No wolves should be removed from the wild unless they can be positively identified as feeding on cattle on private property. No owners of cattle should be granted rights to graze their animals on government land unless they agree and comply to the removal of dead or impaired animals. Only then might we have a chance. James J. Mason (retired biology teacher) B.S.; M.S. Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse N.Y. 1419 Phoenix NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 beryberygood@yahoo.com Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.

Received: from smtp1.fws.gov ([164.159.171.2]) by ifw9bct-smtp1.fws.doi.net (Lotus Domino Release 7.0.3) with ESMTP id 2007120722544507-612145 ; Fri, 7 Dec 2007 22:54:45 -0700 Received: from p01c11m027.mxlogic.net (mxl144v247.mxlogic.net [208.65.144.247]) by smtp1.fws.gov (Postfix) with ESMTP id 73AAE19E8008 for <r2fwe_al@fws.gov>; Fri, 7 Dec 2007 22:23:21 -0700 (MST) Received: from unknown [66.196.97.91] (HELO web56902.mail.re3.yahoo.com) by p01c11m027.mxlogic.net (mxl_mta-5.2.0-1) with SMTP id 4a13a574.2509593520.8904.00-054.p01c11m027.mxlogic.net (envelope-from <beryberygood@yahoo.com>); Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:54:44 -0700 (MST) Received: (qmail 8936 invoked by uid 60001); 8 Dec 2007 05:54:44 -0000 DomainKey_Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=X-YMail-OSG:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding:Message-ID; b=Q24sWhuzFD7uBCDV7AtyspeK894NzYRHRAynElPD4Zst1+qVtNaL0sfECGFWKzDZJcy7VkBsCYcxmWrE9p32LBgFJCQS88zUWah4n/yhdWnAe4xReUIzcZWSN0SEdzpnWTlB5CH9LkP8uOIIg6TJ4SnWZ18ZQ+TEmC6ht7pxsFM=; X_YMail_OSG: FAs75xAVM1mZFOOiipmlIfpsOhJVWnc_j4TtAbi9Kou1stSe8C6sCYSp9YAl7EMGxAZRqi_25cTmmsdvJQu3u.l76_RDK1hDbXa5EqAM1Z_8OoxAmu91XzWo3U7vufwML6KHGItfnaY5y06Sq.bcGCf3TA-- Received: from [68.84.147.6] by web56902.mail.re3.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:54:44 PST PostedDate: 12/07/2007 10:54:44 PM From: James Mason <beryberygood@yahoo.com> Subject: Wolves SendTo: R2FWE_AL@fws.gov MIME_Version: 1.0 $MessageID: <232309.99584.qm@web56902.mail.re3.yahoo.com> X_Spam: [F=0.0019434482; B=0.500(0); S=0.051(2007110801); MH=0.500(2007120753); R=0.034(107117194712); SC=none; SS=0.500] X_Mail_From: <beryberygood@yahoo.com> X_SOURCE_IP: [66.196.97.91] $MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on IFW9BCT-SMTP1/FWS/DOI(Release 7.0.3|September 26, 2007) at 12/07/2007 10:54:45 PM,MIME-CD by Notes Client on Magdalena Etemadi/R2/FWS/DOI(Release 6.5.1|January 21, 2004) at 01/23/2008 09:59:33 AM,MIME-CD complete at 01/23/2008 09:59:33 AM SMTPOriginator: beryberygood@yahoo.com RoutingState: $UpdatedBy: ,CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteServers: CN=IFW9BCT-SMTP1/OU=FWS/O=DOI,CN=FW2ROMAIL/OU=R2/OU=FWS/O=DOI RouteTimes: 12/07/2007 10:54:45 PM-12/07/2007 10:54:46 PM,12/07/2007 10:54:46 PM-12/07/2007 10:54:47 PM $Orig: 2024FC006C99EC21872573AB00207A7B Categories: $Revisions: $MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/07/2007 10:54:47 PM Dear Sirs: If we, the people of New Mexico and the United States of America, are to attempt a restoration of ecological balance of species in the wild we

cannot allow the removal of wolves whose only crime is to feed on cattle grazing on federal or state lands. I completely agree that ranchers should not allow predation on their own lands, but they should not be involved in decisions on predation that occurs on government property. A prerequisite for grazing on public lands should be the removal of dead or impaired cattle by the ranchers. Training wolves to feed on dead cattle predisposes them to hunt living cattle. No wolves should be removed from the wild unless they can be positively identified as feeding on cattle on private property. No owners of cattle should be granted rights to graze their animals on government land unless they agree and comply to the removal of dead or impaired animals. Only then might we have a chance. James J. Mason (retired biology teacher) B.S.; M.S. Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse N.Y. 1419 Phoenix NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 beryberygood@yahoo.com Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

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I offer this as a possible alternative to the current policy, because I believe it is not working. I hope that this and other alternatives may be explored. I like the prospect of bringing back wolves, but I am not interested in putting anyone out of buisiness. _________________________________________________________________ You keep typing, we keep giving. Download Messenger and join the i’m Initiative now. http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGLM

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$MsgTrackFlags: 0 DeliveredDate: 12/07/2007 07:48:56 PM December 7, 2007 Cindy Coping 1978 W Placita Colima Tucson, Arizona 85704 John Slown U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service New Mexico Ecological Services Field Office 2105 Osuna NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 Dear Mr. Slown, Please withhold my personal contact information and home address from public access. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recently announced a series of public scoping meetings to revise the ten-year old Mexican Wolf reintroduction program in Arizona and New Mexico. These comments regard the proposed revision to the wolf introduction rule in Arizona and New Mexico and are submitted in accordance with the public scoping process. I am a cattle rancher situated central to the Ironwood Forest National Monument, and therefore about 20 miles outside the “experimental recovery area” proposed in the wolf introduction plan revision EIS. In addition, the entire Silverbell bighorn sheep population also lives there, and so does a significant population of Sonoran Desert tortoises. It is my understanding that wolves can be expected eat desert bighorn sheep and Sonoran Desert tortoises, given the opportunity. My understanding of the proposed expansion is that, by my living a short distance outside the “experimental recovery area” boundaries, any wolves that eventually wander onto my private land and start to kill my dogs, horses, poultry or cattle would enjoy the full protection of the Endangered Species Act. I would be regulated into becoming a victim of whatever these wolves decide to do, being that I would be denied any legal authority to harass the wolves by any means at all in defense of animals that I happen to have a strong emotional attachment to (because I am childless) and that I have in fact invested tens of thousands of dollars into. My understanding is that, if the proposal under consideration passes into regulation, then if a pack of wolves wanders onto my private property and wants to mutilate, permanently disable or kill any of my beloved animals for fun or dinner, then the wolves would be my de-facto lord and I would

become their de-facto subject. Oddly I don’t see that arrangement allowed anywhere in the US Constitution. If I understand your proposed rule correctly, the wolves would be given rights to inhabit my property and my own rights to the same property would be stripped away. Now the USFWS is asking me for my comments regarding that absurd and despicable proposal. I hate to surprise and disappoint hard working government bureaucrats but I wholeheartedly object to any proposal that increases the number of wolves my pets, livestock, family, neighbors or I will have to encounter in our lifetimes assuming I choose not to sell the property, especially not in a market artificially depressed by the imposition of this rule. Would you please point out for me the clause in the Fifth Amendment where the US Constitution allows the government to regulate the market value of my property downward without compensating me for my loss? I've hunted all over the Fifth Amendment and have not been able to find that clause. Even a well-trained stock, guard or hunting dog, which are valued literally in tens of thousands of dollars, would have no protection under the proposed rule. I am not alone in this situation. Just across I-10 and just outside the “experimental range area” are the Marana Stockyards upon which I and most other ranchers in this region depend to market calves, and the Pinal Feeding Company that purchases most of those calves. Your proposal subjects them also to unimpeded wolf attacks and gives them no legal means to protect tens of millions of dollars worth of livestock. The livestock industry has an economic multiplier effect of about 3.5 according to a 2004 UofA economic study. In other words, every dollar of livestock revenue generates 3.5 dollars of other revenues in the economy, such as revenues for equipment companies, plumbing suppliers, trailer sales, feed sales, etc. So ten thousand dollars worth of lost livestock has a $35,000 negative economic impact. I wholeheartedly support the right of pet owners to use any lethal means to protect their pets, within the limitations of existing Arizona or New Mexico statutes. They should be allowed to kill any wolves seen within ¼ mile of occupied structures, as this is the same size of safety zone as for firearms discharge, although loaded guns are a lot safer to keep around the home than wolves. A wolf pack has a home range of up to several hundred square miles. This movement will exacerbate a national emergency once a foreign animal

disease such as Foot and Mouth Disease enters the United States. That's not a matter of if; but when. Wolves carry about 50 deadly diseases and parasites, and spread them over large areas, according to author and biologist Will Graves who has done extensive research on wolves in Russia. Wolves would naturally expand in population and eventually set up den-keeping outside the official recovery area. Existing law says they must be trapped and returned to it. The bureaucrats claim this effort wastes their time and hinders them from studying the wolves still remaining inside the recovery area. With all due respect I fully support continuing the existing requirement to trap and return the wolves to their original introduction zone if the program absolutely must continue. Currently wolf releases are limited to the primary recovery zone within the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area in Arizona. The USFWS claims this limits the number of possible release sites because new wolf packs need more room than what is still left. The agency also opines that putting too many wolves together in one area somehow reduces genetic diversity because it prevents the agents from pairing new wolves with lone adults that have wandered out into the secondary recovery area. The FWS implies that pairing them with lone adults that have not wandered away causes inbreeding—somehow, although personally I don’t see how that claim can be correct. The maps provided by USFWS err by omitting roads or political boundaries that coincide with these areas, omitting a distance scale, and having mislabeled highways. One would think that the people whose lives and personal safety are targeted to be impacted by the program might appreciate a map that has some resemblance of accuracy and recognizable boundaries in it. In any case, the implied plan revision appears to expand the wolf release area to include the entire Apache and Gila National Forests, perhaps a seven-fold expansion in area. I object to ANY expansion of the whole or ANY PART of the wolf “experimental” program. What has this “experiment” shown so far? Has it shown that wolves have eaten dogs, horses, cattle, and very nearly the 6 year old whose dog saved her life just before he was killed in front of her--and shortly before her horse was likewise killed and converted to a skeleton? Have the wolves been proven able to place a New Mexico school in lockdown status? Has the program proven that wolves are perhaps not as sweet and cuddly as this program's supporters want the unwashed masses to believe?

The current program includes some provisions for people to “harass” wolves caught “red-pawed” engaging in livestock depredations and other nuisance behaviors but harassment options are limited. The FWS seeks input on a wider variety of harassment methods. I suggest the FWS first of all be required to electronically identify and track all wolves the same way as is proposed for the National Animal ID System. All wolves should be perpetually tracked and mapped. All pups should be caught and tagged, in addition to being fitted with a shock collar, upon their first noticed emergence from their birth dens. These maps should be kept available as public information. The US fish and wildlife service should be required to hire sufficient manpower to track ALL wolf movements 24/7 and post guards 24/7 every mile or so surrounding the known pack ranges and be required to notify anyone entering a known wolf range that their pets and lives are at risk and that they should remain armed and alert at all times. US FWS should be required to notify local ranchers within one hour whenever the wolves wander within a 25 mile radius of the rancher's corrals, infrastructure or private home. Television advertising should be employed to warn the public of all the places it is no longer safe to hike, fish, camp or otherwise recreate. The fish and wildlife service should be required to complete a full Environmental Impact Statement every time they release a new wolf into the wild. Wolves should ONLY be allowed to roam in areas where livestock grazing is banned, such as in the National Park System. This would greatly reduce livestock depredations and would also help curb overgrazing by wild bison and other wild mammals in the National Park System. Unwanted wild horses and burros should also be released exclusively into these areas to serve as a prey base for the wolves. The FWS should be required to place “invisible fence” type shock collars on all wolves (and replace batteries regularly) and install “invisible fence” wiring on all private property within wolf ranges. Then the wolves will learn that private property is not a good place to go. The FWS should also be required to protect all livestock infrastructure such as wells, ponds, seeps and corrals on public, private or School Trust lands in the same manner. The public should have the right to taser wolves or harass them by any other non-lethal means, on public, private and State School Trust lands if the wolves are threatening or stalking pets, humans or livestock. Any

citizen should have the right to kill any wolf photographed (with a date stamp) three times on three different days within ¼ mile of any specific occupied structure. This is only common sense to protect human life. The suggested electronic “invisible fence” collars should be designed so that a wolf can also be shocked manually by remote control, and every rancher whose animals are exposed to these wolves must be given several transmitters at taxpayer expense so they can manually deter attacks and so multiple members of a human family or household can be armed with these devices simultaneously. Hunters entering wolf areas should also be given these shock transmitters. Wolves in the process of attacking livestock can under current law be shot on private land. This rule should be expanded to allow lethal take of problematic wolves regardless of land ownership. The current provisions do not allow for “take” of wolves attacking domestic dogs on private or tribal lands, which has occurred repeatedly. Do not forget how many Hurricane Katrina victims refused rescue if it meant leaving their pets behind. Many citizens of this country are not going to stand by and watch their four-legged “surrogate children” being literally ripped apart and shredded by wolves. Despite their current naiveté regarding the romantic myths and deceptive propaganda they’ve been fed, myths extolling how wonderful and cuddly and harmless wolves ostensibly are, we can reasonably expect the average everyday citizen will eventually gain enough direct experience to conclude that no wolf is worth more to them than their family dog or cat, let alone their children. And sooner or later this sinister program will bring the US government the well-illuminated public scorn it deserves for exposing human lives to unnecessary risks and related human rights abuses. The plan revision must clarify several currently vague definitions including “breeding pair,” “depredation incident” and “thresholds for permanent removal.” Since canines mate with only slightly greater fidelity than TV celebrities, the program should be revised to exclude the deceptive term, “breeding pair.” The relevant terminology should refer to “sexually mature wolves”.

Please refine the definition of one “depredation incident” to mean one domestic animal having been bitten by one wolf within a one-hour time period. If three domestic animals are attacked in one hour and none of them die, that is still three depredation incidents. If one of those animals is attacked a second time an hour later, then the total number of depredation incidents is four. The threshold for permanent removal should be reduced and modified so that any wolf that has eaten any part of one domestic livestock animal or pet must be euthanized or relocated to National Park Service land (coincidentally where livestock are banned) and at least 25 miles away from the depredation crime scene. Finally, I object to the only scoping meeting in Tucson being held at the University of Arizona. I attended a talk sponsored by the UA wherein a speaker by the name of David Foreman, who had formerly started a club to promote vandalism and other lawlessness in the name of all that is good and righteous, a club that called themselves, “Earth First!”, came in and told the young impressionable audience what I consider a pack of lies about wolves and the benefits they ostensibly provide to other species. He closed the talk without soliciting questions or comments—and thus nobody present could expose the fallacies in his claims. I am unaware of the UofA bringing in any speaker to counterbalance that fine actor's performance with any opposing viewpoint (meaning someone who might actually present legitimate scientific findings). I am convinced therefore that the UA location for the scoping meeting has introduced unscientific bias into the comments which will represent the entire city of Tucson and surrounding areas. Please consider that the location is ever so convenient to large masses of politically indoctrinated young students to attend and at the same time a major hassle for more mature working adults to journey in from the "real world" and attend. I request the US Fish and Wildlife Service hold scoping meetings about wolves and other controversial subjects in more neutral locations and to set up one more scoping meeting during this comment period, at a neutral location in Tucson to offset the bias in comments it will receive tonight at the UA location for this proposed rule change. Respectfully, Cindy Coping