On May 8, 2021, the governor of Idaho signed a bill that allows the killing of 90% of the state's wolf population. The bill includes gunning down wolves from helicopters, chasing them down on snowmobiles, and even murdering wolf pups that are found on private land. It was passed to protect livestock from wolf attacks and boost elk numbers; however, this is a fallacious and inhumane way to resolve those problems. Wolves only kill up to 0.02% of the 2.73 million cows and sheep per year, and Idaho’s elk population is around 120,000. In contrast, Idaho’s wolf population is only 1,500, a measly number when compared to the livestock and elk populations. Thus, these so-called “problems” are not even that big of a deal, which is why killing 90% of the wolf population isn’t even a solution. All this bill will do is further truncate the already endangered wolf population, making it much more difficult for America’s wolves to make a comeback. There are only 6,000 wolves in the continental United States, 25% of which are found in Idaho. Now that the bill has already been signed, we don’t have much time before more than 1,000 of our nation’s beautiful wolves are brutally slaughtered. Not only is it cruel to kill these majestic creatures, but doing so will have adverse effects on the ecosystem. As predators, wolves keep other animal populations in check, therefore maintaining the fragile balance of the ecosystem that many species rely on. Furthermore, these ecosystems are a major piece of our national heritage, so it is our duty to preserve them. To do so, we need to protect the wolves, and getting rid of this bill is an important step towards that goal. Please sign this petition to eliminate this illogical bill and protect the innocent wolves.