Local Outfitter loses mule to wolf attack - Video

Early morning on January 14, 11 ½ miles outside of Joseph where the wind is blowing hard and cold on what is called “Divide”, another probable wolf predation investigation is happening yet again on private property. Wolf supporters have said in the past, that wolves would rather feed on their natural prey such as elk and deer, then going after livestock, companion animals and pets. There are an estimated 2,000 head of elk just over a butte from here. So far the Imnaha pack has killed 21 cows and calves according to ODFW, US Wildlife Services reports 30. But this time, the Imnaha pack did not chase down another cow or calf; they killed one of Steen Wilderness Adventures’ mules, owned by Shawn and Shelly Steen. The mule’s name was Annie, Shawn Steen said. “When I saw her even with what little was left of her body I knew exactly who it was.” Steen runs about 40 head of mules and horses on the Divide and can call every single one by name. “They are companion animals, and not just mules and horses,” he said...more

Here's a video produced by Wallowa Valley Online


http://youtu.be/DYJX-gLz6sk