The wolf was officially delisted from the federal Endangered Species Act on January 27, 2012 and since that time Minnesota game managers have debated a wolf hunting season.
Much opposition has been raised against wolf hunting from anti-hunters and some Native American groups. As soon as a preliminary wolf hunt season was announced, anti-hunters vowed to purchase tickets for the wolf lottery in hopes to win a ticket and let it remain unused. Some Native Americans opposed the wolf hunt on religious principles.
However, the hunt is set to go on and if you plan to take part, here the highlights of what you need to know before you can put a wolf in your cross-hairs. Read more….