I live in Montana and shoulda known better than to stick my nose into a baited wolf debate string. I do find it interesting that a federal law enforcement officer advocates violating federal law.

Look, as a hunter I wish they hadn't reintroduced wolves. There's enough competition as is. But Irespect the animals for what they are: Apredator that has its place in the natural world.I don't buy all thefolklore about the wolves' murderous ways any more than I believe Little Red Riding Hoodwasreal. But wolves evoke strong emotion, none stronger than from the folks who raise our cattle and sheep, and I can understand their concern. The feds are killing a lot wolves that get a taste for domesticated meat, as they should. Eventually, though, it'll be time to turn management over to the states. When that happens, I hope they create a wolf season as a way to help manage the population. Like Bison and cougar, though, a hunting season alone won't accomplish the best management, and I guess state authorities will bekilling trouble wolves like the fedsdo know. But the "shoot, shovel and shut up" attitude doesn't contribute anything tothe situation. It sounds tough, but it's bull.

Let 'er rip...