Like others, the Boone and Crockett Club is saddened and dismayed by recent alleged events of the inhumane handling of a live wolf in Daniel, WY, as well as by the minimal legal ramifications of these actions. Following is a statement by Tony Schoonen, CEO of the Boone and Crockett Club:

“The alleged events cannot and should not be considered hunting or wildlife management. Respect for wildlife is at the heart of what we do as hunters and conservationists and it’s clear that respect was absent from this situation. The Club has long supported professional wildlife management by state fish and wildlife agencies—including the ethical, regulated hunting of game species—as the most effective way to ensure sustainable populations of wildlife. When we have these laws and regulations in place, it builds value for wildlife and those who violate the laws can be held accountable for their actions. Until wolves are managed within this system throughout their range, we will continue to have conflicts and loss of ethical behavior.”

For more information, please visit the Club’s position statement on Animal Welfare.