Pure wolves will likely never return to Maine
From Bangor Daily News:
As anyone who spends any time in the Maine woods knows, our coyote populations are plentiful and thriving despite recreational and programmed efforts to control these highly efficient predators.
And interestingly, there were no coyotes in Maine at one time. But what about wolves in Maine?
Retired U.S Fish and Wildlife biologist Mark McCollough, a Hampden resident, was very close to this issue, having spent many hours professionally helping USFWS answer the question: Are there wolves in Maine today?