


February 04, 2010
Discussion Topic: Idaho Website Posts Names Of Successful Wolf Hunters
By Dave Hurteau
From the Idaho Statesman:
Rick Hobson, a Boise wolf advocate, used a public records request to get the names of hunters who reported wolf kills to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Hobson posted 122 names and bought a classified ad in the Idaho Statesman that directed people to a Web site.
He said harassment was not his intent. . . .
But Robert Millage, Idaho's first successful wolf hunter, said he's been dealing with harassment since he killed a wolf on the opening day of the season in September. . . .
Millage countered with a Web site of his own to show some of the thousands of angry e-mails he's gotten. Some describe him as an "inbred hillbilly," a "sick killer" and "pure evil. . . ."
"I have some concerns over the safety of the individuals listed," said hunter John Hendley, who didn't harvest a wolf last year and isn't on the list. "What (Hobson) is doing is legal on one hand, but immoral on the other."
Millage is better known to all of you on this site as “idahooutdoors,” and he shares his story in depth in our upcoming March 2010 issue. Be sure to check it out.
Meanwhile, check out the full story linked above and tell us your reaction.
Comments (34)
Idohooutdoors keep hunting. Don't let anybody deter you from doing what you love and know is right.
Idohooutdoors. Keep up the good fight
The most ground breaking documentary on wolves can be found here. www.prosts.com
Learn the truth about living with wolves.
Undue Burden the Real cost of living with wolves.
i am glad idaho gets to tell his story to a broader audience...good move by F&S to get this out to more of the public hopefully it will get enough people aware of the issue and what Idaho had to put up with...I am just sorry to hear that such a great accomplishment/experience has been soured by an intolerant, uninformed, narrowminded Rick Hobson that does not understand game management principles.
Peta has allways told only one side to every story because they are to stupid and iggnorant to learn the truth and listen to somebody that manages wildlife for a reason. Idahooutdoors I behind you all the way.
Just going to have to shoot even more wolves the next season. That will show him that he accomplished nothing. Just do what makes you happy! Who cares what a minority of narrow minded people think.
Idahooutdoors,
Know that a lot of folks are in your corner.
r/s
S Ga
Best of luck idahooutdoors, stick to your rights and principals. I look forward to reading your story.
Did you notice the disparity between hunters not harassing Mr. Hobson for what he did while Mr. Millage was harrassed by all the anti wackos.
Now tell me which group is the most civil, hunters or anti-hunters? As one can see, the evidence speaks for itself.
Rick Hobson is a lying sack of excrement. The only reason for publishing a list of names is so the morally bankrupt animal rights wackos can harass these guys.
On yer side, Idahooutdoors. I hope Rick Hobson chokes on his tofurkey.
Just like the gay marriage proponents want to publicize the names of those who signed a petition to get a gay marriage ban on the ballot in WA. This will be going to the U.S. Supreme Court next session. Opponents of the disclosure fear that the gays will harass folks who signed the petition. BTW, it went on the ballot and the gays won anyway, thanks to the liberals in Seattle and the like.
I signed it and I voted just as it is my right to do. What's wrong with that I ask? I welcome the gay marriage freaks to come to my residence to harass me. They will have an express ticket to the Judgement Seat.
I would also be wary of harassing wolf hunters too.
Editors - this blog post shows up 3 times on the front page, only the first link works. Kill the dead ones.
I'm glad this Hobson dude did this, to be honest. It may result in some harassment that would otherwise never happen, but hopefully all the folks that receive nasty letters make them public, as Sir Millage of Deadwolf has. The posting of the names and the ensuing harassment just exposes their insanity.
Just a bit pumped up for the feature in the next issue. Is there a way y'all can mail it early?
That guy was distasteful and deviant in posting that information.
He knew what he was doing, and should be held accountable for hunter harrassment.
Why in the world would he post it if he didn't have the intent to harrass or cause the harrassment of hunters that killed wolves?
Idahooutdoors - we got your back, man. Congratulations again on taking that wolf.
Liar Liar Pants of fire!
Idahooutdoors,
You have our support here on Field and Stream and I can't wait for the March Issue to come out, so I could read your article..Keep up the good work and Don't worry about the "Hater's"!!!
no worries idaho. you notice that they are harrassing you from afar. they know you are a gun owner! they aren't that stupid! stick to your guns and we'll stick with you. i would love to have my name where yours is. congrats on your wolf, bro!
Thanks once again to Field and Stream for helping to spread the word on what has become not just a wolf debate, but a battle for hunter rights. Also thanks to all the fellow hunters for their support, it has been great...would rather be spending my time hunting and fishing than fighting with the Anti-hunting crowd...but sometimes a person has to spend some time fighting to preserve their way of life.....but this afternoon, the phone and computer will be turned off, and I'll be seeing about catching some of these Steelhead that have landed in the river around town....will post pics if the river gives up a Steelie to me....
Thanks Again,
Robert Millage
Idahooutdoors, you hvae done nothing wrong, and, as previously stated, we got your back. Stay safe from all the PETA-like fanatics out there.
Nate
It's bad enough to live in an area you feel you must carry a concealed weapon. To have a entity/someone to pile on to make your house and family a target for some whack job cannot be and should not be tolerated. The freedom of information act is a tool and not intended to give a person the authorization and privilege to yell fire in a theater under the 1st Amendment! That individual regardless of intention using the freedom of information should be held accountable for any actions and reactions for any harm caused to anyone listed!
Bottom line
For a person listed could easily overreact to a person or persons who sounds, looks or appears to be a threat and all because of some good doer idiot believing they are on a mission from God to do so!
I wonder how would that person would feel if something really serious happens?
If I had the opportunity to tag a wolf, they could post my name anywhere they choose. If I ain't afraid of the big bad wolf, I sure don't quake at the threat of a pantywaist wolf hugger.
That's what is wrong with this country. A bunch of chickensh#@ ecoterrorists have put folks on the run? Come on men, stand your ground and don't be afraid of those dipsticks and their tactics. Unless you are running late for your Botox treatment or pedicure appointment, stand up like you got a pair!
Right on WA.
Anyone have any of the websites talked about in the article? I'd love to get a laugh out of some of those comments that idahooutdoors received in particular!
mr hobson...IF you were to get punched in the nose? The intent is not to harm you only to fully get your attention.This is all said in fun of course as Im well aware where wolf advocates keep their noses.May I suggest you start a list of all the people that harass the deer along warm springs road while running them over with their cars.
www.wolfcomments.blogspot.com
If you take a step back, magnificent animals they may be, but still just animals. There are some other seriously morally questionable acts that our country allows and you KNOW those involved wouldn't want their names on the internet.
Yeah, let's put the names of all the politicians and their mistresses on the internet. How about all the folks who apply for same-sex marriage licenses and child adoption petitions?
My first reaction, before reading the full article, was that someone ought to publish Hobson's full contact information. Once I read it and saw that someone had and that the hunting crowd was mature enough not to retaliate with the same harassment, I was a little embarrassed at my first reaction. Congrats to Idaho sportsmen for staying above it and congrats to idahooutdoors on your successful hunt. Good luck.
As a hunter and an animal lover, I feel every living creature on this earth has the right to live.Hunting when done right, to control over population to protect the species from self destruction is welcomed, but it saddens me when I hear hunters talk about eradicating a species because it just happens to hunt the same species they like to hunt.Wolves have been around a hell of a long time and actually competed with and beat out the Saber Toothed Tiger and a few other nasty creatures on the evolutionary road.Im fine with controling wolf populations for their own protection, but not just for the sake of killing them because they kill some farmers sheep for food and survival.Its just morally wrong!
No, I can't agree. Killing animals, any kind, that destroy my property, where my property is inclusive of animals that I might own, isn't morally wrong. In some instances it may be a violation of the law, however, but that does not seem to be the case in re the wolf hunts in Idaho.
I don't hunt wolves because it's not legal to do so. I'd shoot a coyote ANY time legal opportunities arise, just to get rid of them, and of course to sell the fur, until such time as may happen (seems unlikely) that they're endagered and in need of protection.
(Not legal to do so in the state in which I live).
Congratulations. No one should have to put up with harassment. Keep fighting and go out an kill one next hunting season.
Can't wait to get one with mt bow!
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i am glad idaho gets to tell his story to a broader audience...good move by F&S to get this out to more of the public hopefully it will get enough people aware of the issue and what Idaho had to put up with...I am just sorry to hear that such a great accomplishment/experience has been soured by an intolerant, uninformed, narrowminded Rick Hobson that does not understand game management principles.
Right on WA.
Idahooutdoors,
Know that a lot of folks are in your corner.
r/s
S Ga
Did you notice the disparity between hunters not harassing Mr. Hobson for what he did while Mr. Millage was harrassed by all the anti wackos.
Now tell me which group is the most civil, hunters or anti-hunters? As one can see, the evidence speaks for itself.
On yer side, Idahooutdoors. I hope Rick Hobson chokes on his tofurkey.
Editors - this blog post shows up 3 times on the front page, only the first link works. Kill the dead ones.
I'm glad this Hobson dude did this, to be honest. It may result in some harassment that would otherwise never happen, but hopefully all the folks that receive nasty letters make them public, as Sir Millage of Deadwolf has. The posting of the names and the ensuing harassment just exposes their insanity.
Just a bit pumped up for the feature in the next issue. Is there a way y'all can mail it early?
That guy was distasteful and deviant in posting that information.
He knew what he was doing, and should be held accountable for hunter harrassment.
Why in the world would he post it if he didn't have the intent to harrass or cause the harrassment of hunters that killed wolves?
Liar Liar Pants of fire!
Thanks once again to Field and Stream for helping to spread the word on what has become not just a wolf debate, but a battle for hunter rights. Also thanks to all the fellow hunters for their support, it has been great...would rather be spending my time hunting and fishing than fighting with the Anti-hunting crowd...but sometimes a person has to spend some time fighting to preserve their way of life.....but this afternoon, the phone and computer will be turned off, and I'll be seeing about catching some of these Steelhead that have landed in the river around town....will post pics if the river gives up a Steelie to me....
Thanks Again,
Robert Millage
It's bad enough to live in an area you feel you must carry a concealed weapon. To have a entity/someone to pile on to make your house and family a target for some whack job cannot be and should not be tolerated. The freedom of information act is a tool and not intended to give a person the authorization and privilege to yell fire in a theater under the 1st Amendment! That individual regardless of intention using the freedom of information should be held accountable for any actions and reactions for any harm caused to anyone listed!
Bottom line
For a person listed could easily overreact to a person or persons who sounds, looks or appears to be a threat and all because of some good doer idiot believing they are on a mission from God to do so!
I wonder how would that person would feel if something really serious happens?
No, I can't agree. Killing animals, any kind, that destroy my property, where my property is inclusive of animals that I might own, isn't morally wrong. In some instances it may be a violation of the law, however, but that does not seem to be the case in re the wolf hunts in Idaho.
I don't hunt wolves because it's not legal to do so. I'd shoot a coyote ANY time legal opportunities arise, just to get rid of them, and of course to sell the fur, until such time as may happen (seems unlikely) that they're endagered and in need of protection.
Congratulations. No one should have to put up with harassment. Keep fighting and go out an kill one next hunting season.
Idohooutdoors keep hunting. Don't let anybody deter you from doing what you love and know is right.
Idohooutdoors. Keep up the good fight
The most ground breaking documentary on wolves can be found here. www.prosts.com
Learn the truth about living with wolves.
Undue Burden the Real cost of living with wolves.
Just going to have to shoot even more wolves the next season. That will show him that he accomplished nothing. Just do what makes you happy! Who cares what a minority of narrow minded people think.
Best of luck idahooutdoors, stick to your rights and principals. I look forward to reading your story.
Rick Hobson is a lying sack of excrement. The only reason for publishing a list of names is so the morally bankrupt animal rights wackos can harass these guys.
Just like the gay marriage proponents want to publicize the names of those who signed a petition to get a gay marriage ban on the ballot in WA. This will be going to the U.S. Supreme Court next session. Opponents of the disclosure fear that the gays will harass folks who signed the petition. BTW, it went on the ballot and the gays won anyway, thanks to the liberals in Seattle and the like.
I signed it and I voted just as it is my right to do. What's wrong with that I ask? I welcome the gay marriage freaks to come to my residence to harass me. They will have an express ticket to the Judgement Seat.
I would also be wary of harassing wolf hunters too.
Idahooutdoors - we got your back, man. Congratulations again on taking that wolf.
Idahooutdoors,
You have our support here on Field and Stream and I can't wait for the March Issue to come out, so I could read your article..Keep up the good work and Don't worry about the "Hater's"!!!
no worries idaho. you notice that they are harrassing you from afar. they know you are a gun owner! they aren't that stupid! stick to your guns and we'll stick with you. i would love to have my name where yours is. congrats on your wolf, bro!
Idahooutdoors, you hvae done nothing wrong, and, as previously stated, we got your back. Stay safe from all the PETA-like fanatics out there.
Nate
If I had the opportunity to tag a wolf, they could post my name anywhere they choose. If I ain't afraid of the big bad wolf, I sure don't quake at the threat of a pantywaist wolf hugger.
That's what is wrong with this country. A bunch of chickensh#@ ecoterrorists have put folks on the run? Come on men, stand your ground and don't be afraid of those dipsticks and their tactics. Unless you are running late for your Botox treatment or pedicure appointment, stand up like you got a pair!
Anyone have any of the websites talked about in the article? I'd love to get a laugh out of some of those comments that idahooutdoors received in particular!
mr hobson...IF you were to get punched in the nose? The intent is not to harm you only to fully get your attention.This is all said in fun of course as Im well aware where wolf advocates keep their noses.May I suggest you start a list of all the people that harass the deer along warm springs road while running them over with their cars.
www.wolfcomments.blogspot.com
If you take a step back, magnificent animals they may be, but still just animals. There are some other seriously morally questionable acts that our country allows and you KNOW those involved wouldn't want their names on the internet.
Yeah, let's put the names of all the politicians and their mistresses on the internet. How about all the folks who apply for same-sex marriage licenses and child adoption petitions?
Peta has allways told only one side to every story because they are to stupid and iggnorant to learn the truth and listen to somebody that manages wildlife for a reason. Idahooutdoors I behind you all the way.
My first reaction, before reading the full article, was that someone ought to publish Hobson's full contact information. Once I read it and saw that someone had and that the hunting crowd was mature enough not to retaliate with the same harassment, I was a little embarrassed at my first reaction. Congrats to Idaho sportsmen for staying above it and congrats to idahooutdoors on your successful hunt. Good luck.
(Not legal to do so in the state in which I live).
Can't wait to get one with mt bow!
As a hunter and an animal lover, I feel every living creature on this earth has the right to live.Hunting when done right, to control over population to protect the species from self destruction is welcomed, but it saddens me when I hear hunters talk about eradicating a species because it just happens to hunt the same species they like to hunt.Wolves have been around a hell of a long time and actually competed with and beat out the Saber Toothed Tiger and a few other nasty creatures on the evolutionary road.Im fine with controling wolf populations for their own protection, but not just for the sake of killing them because they kill some farmers sheep for food and survival.Its just morally wrong!
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