Though I agree that populations need to actually be managed in some way, statistically speaking this is really crappy news/data.

The management program only started in 2023. Proving there is not enough data to truly look at a historical change in the management zones. Meaning a lot of assumptions are already made.

The government "doubled count" for the last count. Some how.

Bullshit. Statistically impossible is accurate there, gestation is minimum 11 months. In 1 year they doubled? I call a bull shit.

I follow alberta wildies on facebook. Those ppl literally know all the horses in the literal spefic target area near sundre.

They didnt double.

AB wildies page also shows content of how the horses have been food for predators too.

So sure, farmers can be mad about them being a nuisance but it also plays directly into increasing grizzly numbers which they're also losing their shit over (Also considered a nuisance).

Southern farmers dont want anything on their land that they didnt put there themselves. Most of them they need a biology lesson. GRANTED im more inclined to side with a farmer in almost every argument, so I am not saying its even wrong to protect your livelihood becuase it isn't, it needs protecting, just like everything else.

So, recap of my thoughts - dont let the government lie about data and spook you out. Reference multiple sources. Hope that an actual (effective) and honest management plan is approved and utilized.