Argumentative Essay: Wolf Reintroduction In Colorado

Wolf Reintroduction in Colorado The reintroduction of the wolf in the early nineties was a highly debated enterprise. Many felt it was only right to return the wolf to it former hunting grounds, especially since mankind was directly responsible for them being eliminated in the first place. There were many though, primarily the cattle ranchers and sheepherders of Wyoming, that feared the return of the wolf and its potential impact on their livelihoods. Yellowstone National Park seemed like the best choice for implementing this experiment, since both the animals, and the human residents of the area, could be offered protection in equal measure. Several decades have passed, and we now know that the reintroduction of the wolves to Yellowstone was an overall success, despite a few mishaps with livestock losses to ranchers and poaching losses to the wolf packs. Over time, the greater fears of the ranchers were proven to be insubstantial, and wolves and humans appear to be living side by side in a guarded sort of harmony. The wolf packs have grown and the …show more content…
It would be promising to see the error caused by man corrected. With the wolves helping to keep the ecosystem in order, aiding in keeping both the land and herd animals healthy, could only be a benefit to Colorado as a whole. The additional money coming into Colorado as ecotourism increases could provide additional support for parks and recreation within the state. Having read a Park Ranger’s actual account of conversing with a particular visitor, relaying her appreciation and excitement, not to mention the impact seeing the wolves made on her Girl Scout Troop, it is hard to think of reintroduction of wolves in Colorado as anything but a positive choice (McIntyre). It would be wonderful to camp in the mountains of Colorado with the anticipation of possibly hearing wolves