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Early pioneers knew what they were doing by destroying every wolf they came across. They had enough of being intimidated by wolves (and those that used this to their advantage) in the old country.

Some of the replies I've received on this thread, makes me think that y'all think I'm some kind of goofball animal rights activist. I'm not. I just wonder why we have to exterminate a species? Look what happened to the buffalo. The breed is starting to make a good comeback after a century of slaughter.

Granted, buffalo are not wolves, but when do we stop? I do care about the environment, but it pisses me off when commies preempt the issue to promote their agenda. It also pisses me off when people say "just shoot them".

Granted, buffalo are not wolves, but when do we stop? I do care about the environment, but it pisses me off when commies preempt the issue to promote their agenda. It also pisses me off when people say "just shoot them".

So do you have a better idea?

(from the article)He and fellow researcher Rolf Peterson estimated the moose population at 450 this winter, down from 540 last year. Only four years ago, they totaled an abundant 1,100 in the national park, located in northwestern Lake Superior and accessible only by boat or airplane.

Meanwhile, the wolf census held at 30 for the second consecutive year. But their numbers are sure to drop because there won't be enough moose to feed them all, the scientists said. Presently, there are about 15 moose for every wolf. The normal ratio is 40 to 50 moose per wolf.

Simple math observation...

moose population at 450 this winter. Divide by 40 moose per wolf. makes for a grand total of 11 wolves to match the picture of managed wolf numbers.

Meanwhile, the wolf census held at 30 for the second consecutive year.That's about triple what the moose herd will support.

It's not being a commie to go in and shoot 20 wolves, it's called game management!

The other scenario is to shoot all the wolves. Now to keep the moose population in balance, man becomes the hunter (wolf replacement part of the formula).

I'm in favor of killing the wolves, as I've seen the devastation they can cause to an area.Having spent 40 years in Alaska, perhaps I have a little closer perception about what wolves are really like than you.

There were also Grizzly bears roaming around in my area as late as the 1860's but I dare any green group to try to get them reintroduced.

As far as wolves, some have been seen for the first time in years in certain areas of the Sierra Nevada and while the Forest Service and various animal groups are trying to minimize it, many think the wolves (some have collars) are from the Yellowstone Packs released over a thousand miles away.

The deer herd in the SN has not only taken a continued hit from the bush spraying done in the 70's with resultant loss of forage, it must now deal with this menance. There are very few elk herds and other large herbavores in this area so deer, and bear (and unsuspecting humans) WILL be the fodder.