OK,
Got a couple of questions for the folks that would like to see wolves re-introduced back to Washington.

Lets say it gets the go ahead and a permit is issued for re-introduction.
Where do you suggest the funding for this come from. Would you like to see it taken from another program and if so what program would you like to see shortchanged?

Lets do some simple "guestamints". For the re-introduction to the proposed Olympic Mtns. pack.
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Wolf transfer from outside area 25,000

Hire a couple of Biologists at 50,000 year, each. (100,000)

Couple of trucks 60,000

Administration costs, office, equipment, computers, etc. etc. 30,000

Admin, Personel (1-2) 30,000 year for one, so lets say 45,000 for 1 1/2

Miscellaneous Equipment, Collars, GPS's, plane/helicopter etc. etc. 50,000

I am sure there are many more expendatures, but I am not trying to write a budget but only to get you thinking about the funding end of things and the costs associated with doing what some think is a positive move for Washington.

I ask again, what programs would you like to see cut or reduced to appease a user group that does not contribute to the WDFW budget, but only causes an expendature?

Would a forced Wolf Enhancement stamp be acceptable?