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Afterwork: Wolf shot really reduced in size. LOL, sharpened a bit, and then the lettering. Not much to this one but I liked the end result.I'm a little behind for Wolf Awareness Week, which was the third week in October, but it occurs every year. If you'd like to check out the website it has some great information on wolf newsletters, publications, places to adopt them and where you can visit.
Wolf Awareness Week
PS. The wolf pictured in this stamp was called Chani, she lived at Wolfpark the place I adopt wolves and while she's dead now I thought this a fitting tribute for her. If you'd like to see her, and the family of wolves she lived with you can visit Wolfpark on the web at:
Wolfpark
`lns
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cows arent endangered but they do need to be treated better wolf hunting needs to stop
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LOL look at all the trolls. (on both sides)
The reason why wolves have am awareness week is because
1. whether you hate them or worship them you still don't know shit.
2. no other animal's population has ever changed that drastically since Europeans came to North America. This drop in population was based on pure hatred and fear.
3. Ass-holes hate the animal whilst drooly "fangirls" romanticize the animal so that almost everyone is either uneducated or shunned by both sides.
And If you care so much for the other "more misunderstood" animals instead of bashing wolves why not make your own stamp? If you actually cared. I mean, I love other animals too, not just wolves. If i had my way all animals would have their own awareness weeks (and none of the animals would be endangered anymore either) I mean, I don't make stamps and I can't draw sharks and reptiles and most other animals that are not canine. So I couldn't possibly do anything art related. But I am active in a animal activism community, with the Humane society, WWF and the SPCA. In regards to shark appreciation (for example) But I do donate to animal rights groups with petitions and the like created to stop the finning of sharks (although peta is evil and not them)
All I see on most of these "antiwolf" profiles is wolf bashing and the bashing of other things. Nothing positive or supportive of any other animal, in fact, often they don't care for animals' rights or fair treatment at all.
And another thing, wolves are "speshul" as you so failed at spelling. But so is every other creature on the planet. As for the gushy fan-girls, I hate them too, but I still love the animal, they are a personal favorite of mine. Just like penguins and those big eyed-marsupial creatures (with the bizarre name I can never remember). People have personal favorites. Just because one animal has more fans than another doesn't make them any less "speshul" or you anymore cool to bash them.
*waits for the troll mail to come pouring in*
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I like how all these people are complaining about how you aren't making stamps for sharks and crap and yet they don't do anything but complain. You should make stamps for what you like and are passionate about, not for what other people want. This is a website for artists to share their works and beliefs, not a place for other people to complain and tear those beliefs down. I support you and your stamp here
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Thanks for the support.
`lns
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Look, there might not be concerns in Russia, but in America wolves are being slaughtered by the hundreds. Last year over 200 wolves were killed in Idaho out of 300. And yes, there are other animals that are in more danger than wolves, like tigers and sharks and whales for that matter, but this stamp was made by someone who loves wolves, leave her alone it's her passion. Maybe she doesn't like sharks. Back off. Wolves are far from pests. They keep the Elk populations under control and are an important part of our ecosystem just like EVERY other animal in the world. Call me a wolfaboo, I don't care. I'm an educated wolf enthusiast. I'm best friends with 14 of them and I'm proud to be. I read all the stuff that's going on and I don't ONLY support wolves, I love all animals, but wolves are my passion, I've been close to them and I understand them. So just stop bashing people, it's ridiculous, honestly.
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Idaho slaughters them because they aren't native there. They spread from other places to Idaho where they're destroying the elk population. If they're not native, GTFO. I mean, look what happened to Australia.
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...Wolves used to be native ALL over the America's. And if an animal migrates to another part of the country, they shouldn't be slaughtered. Not that many at least. We tried so hard to bring the Grey Wolf back, but as soon as they are in the safe zone people go and shoot them all. And then when there aren't enough we'll put them back under protection and so on. I think that's utterly stupid. Mustangs aren't Native to America's.. Should we slaughter all the wild mustangs that are left?
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They spread out, yes, but in most places their were hardly any wolves, as the best game and most suitable habitat was elsewhere. However, as they've begun to overpopulate and spread to places where there used to be little of their species, it unbalances that areas' ecosystem. The elk in Idaho are not used to such a high wolf populous, and their numbers were decimated as a consequence of these wolves moving. It's not slaughtering because they migrate, it's slaughtering because the wolves damaged the ecosystem. It might balance out in the end, but who knows what other problems it might cause?
They tried to bring the Gray Wolf back in some places, but there are too many in other places. The places where there population is too dense is where hunting is allowed to regulate them. Yellowstone didn't have enough, so they got wolves and relocated them to the park. However, relocation requires a crap ton of money, and that's something not many people can afford. So shooting the animals is easier and cheaper.
And even if it was cheap, where would you relocate them too?
I support regulated hunting. When they go overboard I'm against it, but as long as the population is fine (Which it is now) I think hunting is A-OK.
Mustangs are native to America. [link] (horse)
And before you say it's invalid because it's Wikipedia, look at the citations at the bottom of the page.
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I see your point, I do. But I'm not just a wolf fanatic, I don't believe in hunting unless you use the animal as meat. And that goes for EVERY animal. Deer, Bear, Elk, Moose. EVERYTHING. If we stopped "regulating" everything and trying to control everything we wouldn't even have half the problems we do have with animals and everything right now. Nature has managed itself for thousands of years without the help of people. I think people have the right to shoot a wolf if it's attacking live stock, yes, because that's their way of life, Or if someone is in danger, yes. But there is a natural order to things, and humans shooting innocent animals and not using that as sustenance is NOT natural order. I'm sorry.
As for the Mustang, yes, I guess you COULD say they are native. But if you read it it says "Descendants of the horses brought to America from Spain." Therefor, they really aren't. If those first horses hadn't come to America from Spain, mustangs wouldn't be here.
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I like wolves, but I'm not a wolf fanatic either
People normally use their pelt when shooting a wolf, and some eat the meat. It doesn't matter what part they take for me, as long as it's not wasted.
Humans have cause quite a lot of problems, but now we're trying to fix it now that we've realized the damage we've done. If we left nature alone right now, it would cause the extinctions of animals,perhaps even the wolf. And then it'll end up as a bunch of PETAtard protests.
Wow, you're the first person that defends wolves that allow farmers shooting them xD
Most places that they are allowed to be hunted have their reasons, not just bloodthirst (They have game reserves for that). Livestock might be decreasing because of wolves but they can't find them, so they shoot a couple in the vicinity so that if it isn't the correct wolves, other wolves will have more food and perhaps stop killing livestock.
This goes the same with attacks.
Again, regulated hunting is okay in my book. But I don't support the overhunting of animals like Steller's Sea Cow.
Yeah, I guess that they could be considered as not being native, but wouldn't that mean that wolves aren't native either? Because they travelled from Europe to America along with man A few 100,000 years ago through the Bering Strait. (Name?) So they could be considered as native to South-Europe too.
Wow, imagine if the Bering Strait never existed. That would 'Australianize' the Americas xD
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Well, I also think killing an animal for its pelt alone is... Wrong. That's why Tigers are in danger. I don't know many people that eat wolf meat though.
I understand we're trying to fix it.. But I just don't see how killing off 200 wolves in a single hunt is helping, not to mention it was mid spring, so a lot of wolf cubs lost their families and starved to death, or were killed by other predators. If you're gonna kill off that many wolves, do it when the puppies are old enough to fend for themselves. Give them a fighting chance.
And... Well, I understand, as much as I LOVE wolves, if one was attacking my cattle or horse, I would have no choice to shoot it. I don't like the fact that farmers just shoot any wolf that might be passing by, I think it should only be allowed if they see that animal stalking or going after cattle. But in honesty, all you really have to do is scare the wolf enough and it wont come back. Wolves are shy and stay clear of humans unless rabid or starving.
Hunting is ok, like I said as long as you use the animal, don't just use it as a trophy. It makes me mad. I mean, my brother-in-law wants to start bow hunting, and I'm ok with it, because he'll use the meat, and I'll donate all the other parts that he cant use to Mark, the owner of the wolf Sanctuary that I stay at. He'll give the antlers to his Native American friend and the rest to the wolves to eat.
The one thing I'm against of most of all is Aerial Hunting of wolves and bears, obviously, my signature is that. But it's cruel and even if they call it population management, it's just wrong. I'm a firm believe of if you're going to hunt, be on the ground and at least give that animal a fair chance of escaping. With Aerial hunting, they chance down the animal until it cant even stand anymore, land then shoot it. Or, they'll shoot from the air, won't get a clean shot and the wolf and or bear suffers while it still tries to get away. =/
Ha! I guess your right. My point still stands though. It's just... I think it's unfair for the wolves to be blamed for so much. Most live stock attacks are by mountain lions. but wolves are automatically the first suspect. Most wolf packs prefer to hunt down elk, it's more of a challenge, and it keeps them far from humans. I read a paper that said in the past 100 years there have only been 20 wolf attacks on humans, only 5 of those being severe or fetal. And yet people think that if they encounter a wolf they will be attacked and killed, when really, a wolf will run and hide.
The wolves I work with have been domesticated, have been around humans their entire lives, and yet some 4 of them won't even let a human touch them, they are still shy and scared of them. Wild wolves don't have an aggressive gene in them. If a wolfdog attacks someone, the wolf side is always blamed, but really it's both sides, the wolf side has the pray instinct and the dog side has the aggressive genes. Most wolfdogs (depending on the content) are amazing animals, lovable, and sweet. =/
I think I've wrote too much. Sorry about that. ._.
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I hear the wolves have a healthy breeding population. I would not worry about them too much.
On the other hand, Sharks are suffering from much larger threats [link]
If you are a fan of wolves, that is alright, but it does not necessitate an "Awareness" stamp. I do not think that people should focus their attention on a creature that is mostly well-off, especially when other, less "fuzzy" creatures are getting some pretty bad treatment from humankind .
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You know, I don't care about "fuzzy" it happens to be my personal passion. You are welcome to your own. Enjoy.
`lns
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It's not my "passion," it's fact, sharks are being slaughtered in tremendous numbers, and their numbers are rapidly approaching endangerment.
As opposed to wolves, who are pretty well-off.
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Then create a stamp for shark awareness and stop bitching.
`lns
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Seriously. The people hating on wolves are way more "obsessed" with them than their imaginary boos are.
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Lol. I've noticed that myself.
`lns
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No, because there is likely something even more deserving of attention than sharks. I just used them as an example.
Plus stamps are on par with t-shirt knowledge in my mind anyway. I couldn't resolve making a stamp with my conscience.
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Lol. Conscience. Whatever.
`lns
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You could ask why anything. Does it matter what I support that badly to comment?
`lns
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I don't have any idea of what yar tryin' to tell me.
I asked you something. Now please respond.
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Which, you obviously are. "sheshul" that is, short-bus style.
`lns
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Of course.
`lns
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I Love Wolves As Much As The Next Guy But... Seriously? Wow.
WOLVES ARN'T ENDANGERED.
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*Sigh* Does it matter if they are endangered or not? I've yet to see any real reason not to create this stamp, plenty of complaints, though.
`lns
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Uh, I have zero clue as to this 'wolfaboo' your are speaking of. On the other hand, I am, and do study wild canidae behavior. So, perhaps you need to check your attitude. Not that I expect you to, assumptive asses rarely do.
`lns
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Well, thought wolves are fine, but may I reqeust one for the Black footed ferret? These adorble creature are dying out.
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I have no knowledge of the Black-footed ferret. I do know wolves, which is why I created this stamp. Perhaps you might make one for the ferrets.
`lns
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`lns
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Yes. My view. And really? If you want frank speach? You take up to much space and oxygen.
`lns
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Yeah, and people don't need to realize that killing them upsets a natural balance. Did you get the sarcasm?
`lns
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I think you missed my point.
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Then tell me what you thought my point was?
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I assume your suggestion meant that wolves did not need awareness, that they are aware enough as an animal. If so, then you missed my point of this stamp. Furthermore, you need not continue this line of discussion, as any further comments will be unremarked upon.
`lns
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This stamp is really nice! I wish there was a way i could stop the hunting, but for me there's not... ACTION COUNTS This i believe, but their isnt a way i can do it.. I love the stamp its beautiful!
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Thank you very much for the compliment. I wish there was more I could do myself.
`lns
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