Re-Introduction of Wolves to The UK: A Recipe for Disaster.

I forgot to blog about this. There is actually a group advocating for the release of Wolves into the wilds of Scotland. 

Nutjob outfits like Rewilding Britain advocate for re-introducing Wolves into the British Countryside.

Yes, lets introduce and Apex predator into the wild environment. Especially without the means to protect ourselves if confronted with a hungry pack. Guns are illegal in the UK see, so how would one protect oneself if one was approached by an active hunting pack?

It's interesting reading, looking at the pros and cons of introduction. Nowhere in the cons section is there mention of people getting attacked and/or eaten. 

If Wolves are released, are the government going to legalise the ownership of rifles? I mean, the European countries that still have Wolves, also have hunters who are allowed access to rifles. 

Or are we, as I suspect going to be presented with the sight of bright clothed mountain walkers being seen by Wolves as garishly wrapped bags of meat?

Will we see images of torn and bloodstained pakamacs on Scottish mountainsides?

If we are, will those responsible for the release of the Wolves bear any responsibility? Would they be happy to face a manslaughter charge, or a charge similar to that faced buy owners of dangerous dogs if their animal kills a human?

Because if confronted with an wild apex predator, what can an unarmed mountain walker do?

Nope, it's as nutty an idea as it sounds. The Wolf has not been a wild animal in the UK for hundreds of years. Society has moved on and we are now entrenched in the ideology that guns and rifles should not be on general sale. 

If mountain walkers are not allowed the means to protect themselves, the Wolf should not grace our shores.