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Welcome to the Colville Tribes Fish and Wildlife survey on gray wolves returning to the reservation. We are seeking input from Colville Tribal Members to aid in the development of a wolf management plan.
 
 
1. How would you describe your feelings about gray wolves returning to historical habitat on the Colville Reservation?
excited
concerned
scared
angry
Other
 
 
 
2. Do you feel that wolves are an important component of the natural ecosystem?
Yes
No
Undecided
 
 
 
3. How important are gray wolves to you spiritually and or culturally as a Colville Tribal member?
Very important
Little importance
Not important
Nuetral
 
 
 
4. What significance does the wolf have to you?
None
Very little
Its significant
very significant
 
 
 
5. What is your biggest fear about having wolves on the Colville Reservation and/or North Half? Check all that apply.
They'll eat all the big game
Safety concerns
Livestock depredation
I have no fear of wolves
 
 
 
6. How many gray wolves would you like to see on the Colville Reservation?
None
1-5
6-10
11-20
21-30
31 or more
 
 
 
7. How many gray wolves would you like to see on the North Half?
None
1-5
6-10
11-20
21-30
31 or more
 
 
 
8. If the gray wolf population reaches the management objectives of the Fish and Wildlife Department, how would you like to see the population managed?
Hunted by tribal members
Hunted by Fish and Wildlife Department Biologists
both
No hunting at all
 
 
 
9. Would you support the presence of gray wolves into historical habitat here on the Colville Reservation if they were part of a natural dispersal from BC Canada, rather than dispersal from previously transplanted populations into Idaho and Montana?
Yes
No
I don’t support their presence either way
I do support their presence either way
 
 
 
10. If you believe there should be lethal removal of gray wolves, how do you think this should be carried out? Check all that apply.
Special permit draws
Trapping
Open season
Depredation
 
 
 
11. Is poisoning an acceptable method of control?
Yes
No
Undecided
 
 
 
12. Do you feel that the Fish and Wildlife Department are doing a good job at keeping the membership informed about the gray wolves on the Colville Reservation?
Yes
No
 
 
 
13. How would you like the Fish and Wildlife Department to share information regarding the gray wolf? Check all that apply.
Tribal Website
Tribal Tribune
Email
Public Meetings
Other
 
 
 
14. Do you think that wolves will affect your hunting traditions as a Colville Tribal member?
Yes
No
Unsure
Please Explain
 
 
 
15. If you harvested a wolf, what would best describe your reason for harvesting the animal?
For ceremonial / spiritual purposes, head dress, regalia, etc.
To aid in wolf population management in an effort to promote healthy elk, deer and moose populations capable of meeting the subsistence needs of the Tribal Membership.
To reduce the possibility of depredation on cattle.
Concerned for public safety.
Other
 
 
 
16. Should the tribe be responsible for paying out damages for confirmed livestock depredation?
Yes
No
 
 
 
17. Please share any additional comments or suggestions: