Conflicts between predators and livestock can be resolved humanely without killing wolves, coyotes, or bears.
Predator killing programs cause significant wildlife welfare harm while often failing to achieve their stated goal of protecting livestock. Wolf, coyote, and bear populations killed in conflict zones are replaced rapidly, requiring ongoing killing. Non-lethal methods — livestock guardian dogs, electrified fladry, night penning, and range riders — address the root cause of conflict by protecting livestock without destroying predator populations. Coexistence is achievable and more durable than lethal control.