First I think these studies that these folks are coming up with are abserd.
Kinda like the Tobacco issue.We all know it's bad, people are getting cancer but you have others who say it just isn't so.
No different here. I read the local paper and how so and so's Sheep or Cattle were attacked and this happens on a regular basis and then you get some guy from New Jersey saying that the Fed's will reimburse you for the loss. 10 of your sheep have been killed and to be fully reimbursed on all your sheep you must PROVE that ALL 10 were attacked(if you can find the missing) and killed by a wolf when you were out at 2:00am chasing them off..
The main problem here is having NON-Locals have a say in anything that happens here. The Majority Verses the Minority when it has little or no effect on the Majority.
That being said. If you don't live here butt out! This would be step 1. Next it should be turned over to the states to manage this species which is now in fully thriving.
If you really want know whats going on,the January 2004 issue of American Hunter has an eye opening view from a famous local Chuck Adams(Mr.Grandslam) who lives 20 miles up the road from me.
I urge all of you who want to comment on this issue to read this. as SOME of the posts here are really showing your ignorance by not having a clue as to what is REALLY going on.
If you can't find a copy email me and I will fax you 1