Informing the Nation

While the majority of communication specifically regarding the controversy of wolf management is centralized to the areas involved (Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming), much the transmission of the debate to the nation take a more democratic stance.  Most reports depict both sides, both wolf advocates and opponents, allowing the viewer to decide which side they are on (if any).

 Multimedia from major outlets

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Report from ABC World News Webcast on the start of Idaho's wolf hunting season.  Skip to time 8:30min to view the feature.
PBS NOW feature presentation on the de-listing of wolves in the Northern Rockies by the Obama Administration.  In a poll associated with this video, 74% of over 11,000 voters do not believe that wolves need federal protection.
 
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The New York Times report on the de-listing of wolves and start to the first hunting season.
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National Public Radio report on the opening of the first wolf hunting season.

 

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In the March 2010 issue of National Geographic, the cover story (Wolf Wars) goes indepth into the history and current state of debate between both sides of the issue.  Informative and interactive maps and illustrations help to educate the reader.