Let me start off by saying that I am not in favor of eradicating wolves but I do think that they need to be managed, like any resource. I think that the biggest issue is that most of the people involved in the decision and in forming public opinion on the matter have never seen a wolf track in the wild, let alone a wolf. They only know what they feel in their heart about what makes them feel good, not what the science says or what the numbers say.

My personal belief is that the only way the opinion of those in the metro will change (and that will force the DNR's hand) is for them to experience wolves first hand. They want wolves restored to their entire historic and I think that we should start with a reintroduction plan to get them back into the regional parks in the 7 county metro area.

Where's Clark to explain how we are all stupid compared to the DNR?

Part of our problem in Minnesota is our Lt governor Flanigan. She's part Chippewa and they believe wolves are relatives. And since gov Walz couldnt care less about hunting or trapping, he's likely to honor her beliefs and do what he can to not have a wolf season any time soon. And since he's a liberal, emotions come before science on outdoor issues. Our DNR has become an absolute joke. To say we only have 2500 wolves is an insult to intelligence. They said we had that many back in the mid 90's, and anybody that spends any time in the outdoors knows there are FAR more wolves now than back than 25 years ago and its not even close.