State biologist that told me the story. Biologists have asked and asked for special hunts for the wolf, but are told by the legislatures NO! And the no is in no uncertain terms. The elected folks told the biologists to quit asking because they would never approve it as it would spell doom and gloom for them getting elected.
The biologists in many states want to have number cut back so the wolf can be manageable but the elected officials are (you know what) in the face of the Liberal Bunny-Tree Hugger voter.