Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
The Black Hills Regional Multiple Use Coalition (BHRMUC) will host a “Wolf Extravaganza” on Saturday, August 17 from 3 to 5:30 p.m., open to anyone interested in learning more about wolves and what it’s like to live with wolves as neighbors. This event is free of charge will take place at the High Plains Western Heritage Center in Spearfish.
The event will be a panel discussion with experts on the subject and who have experience in management and/or living with wolves. Panelists will each provide a presentation and then take questions as a group.
“With the ever-looming threat of wolves distinguishing permanent residence in the Black Hills and surrounding areas, we want to do what we can to help educate folks about what that could look like,” said Hugh Thompson BHRMUC Chairman.
Panel experts include:
Jim Beers – Jim Beers is a retired US Fish & Wildlife Service Wildlife Biologist, Special Agent, Refuge Manager, Wetlands Biologist, and Congressional Fellow. Mr. Beers is the 2005 AAW VERITAS Award winner.
Keith Fisk – Keith Fisk is the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Wildlife Damage Program Administrator stationed in Pierre, SD. He’s held his current position of Administrator for nearly ten years.
Scott Becker – Scott Becker is the northern Rocky Mountain wolf coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is stationed in Lander, Wyoming. Becker has previously served as a wolf management specialist for Wyoming Game and Fish, and as a wolf biologist for the USFWS (stationed in Cody) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The Black Hills Regional Multiple Use Coalition (BHRMUC) is a comprised of representatives from over 30 organizations who depend on natural resources from public lands for their livelihood, recreational opportunities and well-being. The mission of BHRMUC is to promote wise, fair and sustainable use of our nation’s public lands.
For more information contact: Hugh Thompson BHRMUC Chairman at (307) 281-0568, or Ben Wudtke, Executive Secretary (605) 341-0875
