Klikitarik:

You just said a mouth full, and I happen to agree with ALL of your many points.

I would like to add that I don�t think that the fact that the Wolves were anywhere first, is worth even the slightest consideration.

And, personally I would not enjoy, or revel in, seeing a Caribou or other ungulate killed by a Wolf or other predator.

Smitty of the North

No amount of planning will ever replace Dumb Luck.