The Timber wolves are getting to be a big problem in Northern Minnesota as well. I'm sure it won't be long and a season will be open here as well. All in all we need wolves around as they do help control our deer heard and keep it healthy. But if you have to many they will diminish a deer heard in no time and also cause havoc with the Livestock farmers also. They do have to be kept in check no dought. I would love to have a rug of one!