Do agency personnel report accurate, timely locations of the wolves?
Concerns about timely flow of appropriate information were significant elements of agency and public comment during the 3-year review, and changes to SOPs and field staff capacity and direction were modified as a result. In addition, the IFT responded to all calls from local residents requesting information. These e-mails and calls consisted of locations relative to geographic areas on the landscape. The locations provided were intentionally vague during the wolf denning season, and generally only described the distance from one map point instead of two during this time frame. The IFT is available for follow-up calls or any phone call from the public regarding locations at 1-888-459-9653. Individuals have in some instances suggested that the location information should be given in a more timely fashion, or that the information was not accurate. The IFT does not agree with that perspective, but in such cases, the IFT now works with the individuals to ensure that communication is improve
