ORIGINAL: lungbuster12point06

Bemidji, tell me how many deer 1 wolf will kill in one years time, then tell me is it not true that the wolf is the only other predator besides humans that kill purely for sport and will leave the meat to rot?



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I am guilty at times for voicing my opinion on a subject and really not researching the subject.I must say that I have been doing alot of reading since you (lungbuster) & (bemidjihunter) have been conversing on this thread. There are things you both say that are backed by articles I have read. One thing we as sportsmen need to do is not let our personal feelings get in the way when we converse on a subject such as the wolf. There are alot of bad feelings because the wolf, to many, is a killer who kills for the thrill and then leaves the kill to rot. I personally don't like the wolf for this reason. I think the problem with the wolf is they needalot of room and when they are in areas with a lot of humans there is going to be conflict. This is not the wolfs fault- that is just the way it is. This is why they need to be managed to keep the numbers in check. Now the big question is - can the DNR manage them? If they can't, then you will have farmers and hunters doing it in a lawless fashion. I am not condoning this behavior, that is just the way it is. Also guy's, as I have said before, different
areas require different measures to manage a particular wildlife species.