Bear hunters have beenupset for yearsabout the numerous wolves. They stick a lot of time, effort and money into their dogs only to lose them to wolves. I knowthe dogs are "invading" the wolves territoryand even though I don't hunt over hounds, I don't blame them for being mad.

Also, the elk herd near Clam Lake loses several elk each year to wolves. I'm too lazy to look up the exact number, but with the elk herd barely over 100 animals any loss hurts. Car accidents have taken a toll on the elk, too, as they have been hit going to feeders or simply cruising the area. The DNRstronglyurged people to stop using feeders. So I can't believe they're thrilled about losing elk to wolves either, but they may feel their hands are tied there.

The wolf population in WI is already a big controversy. As the population increases over the next decade,the problem will need to be addressed somehow. And I certainly believe it is a problem!