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125 Acknowledgments Wolves are not an easy subject in the West, and I am deeply grateful for the manygoodmenandwomenwhochosetowadeintothetorrentofinformation and issues to share in the creation of this book. Without Russ Morgan at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife I would have never gotten off the ground, or into the field. He has an incredibly difficult job, and his willingness to share his experiences and expertise in the name of better education leaves me long in his debt. Also of the ODFW, Roblyn Brown, Craig Ely, MichelleTate, Colleen Munson, and Michelle Dennehy were all instrumental in providing insight and access to information. Dan Edge, formerly of the ODFW Wildlife Commission, provided honest evaluation of the processes behind wolf management. The members of the ranching and conservation communities who took part in this project showed great faith, and specifically I would like to thank Rod Childers for opening the first doors and Rob Klavins for all his follow-up. A number of scientists and researchers were invaluable in providing the details and explanations of their work, including Tabitha Viner and Lisette Waits. Tabitha, thank you for not flinching when I asked for all the gory details. Mary Elizabeth Braun, acquisitions editor at OSU Press, believed in this book before the first word was written, and throughout the process she served as a sounding board, a friend, and a relentless editor. It wouldn’t have happened without her. For their editing expertise and support I also thank Jo Alexander and Laurel Anderton, and for her honest reviews, Sharman Apt Russell, who long ago told me to play my strengths. Matt and Seonaid 126 Acknowledgments Eaton and the entire Eaton family provided support, business expertise, and a warm, loving place to write. They were there when the book started and when the writing ended, and I am so glad.Thank you to my parents, Mark and Danielle, for their love, and to Lindsay Miller, who put her life on hold to help me with mine. Finally, and with everything I have, thank you to Mike Eaton. He believed every step of the way and never wavered in his support or love. I am very lucky. ...

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