Wolves attacking livestock a major concern for ranchers in Chilcotin
At Empire Valley Ranch in the Churn Creek Protected Area, they lost 35 calves last year to wolves
Empire Valley is about as remote and pristine as a ranch can get.
Tucked away on the edge of the Chilcotin Plateau, it's two hours from Williams Lake, two hours from Clinton.
That's where over 500 head of cattle range on the protected grasslands of Churn Creek Protected Area.
It's where John and Joyce Holmes have raised and homeschooled their children.
Remote and isolated is how they like it.
Except in the past few years, they've had more visitors than ever - unwanted visitors who are posing a big problem.
Wolves.
Daybreak's Jennifer Chrumka paid a visit to Empire Valley and brings us the story of how one family is dealing with the threat of a major predator.
To listen to the full interview, click on the link: Wolves attacking livestock a major concern for ranchers in Chilcotin.