Wolf populations have recovered in some parts of the country. In others, that is not the case.
From Politifact:
Gray wolves bring mixed feelings in Wisconsin and other places where the animals have repopulated over the last several decades.
While advocates support strong protections for the animals, many farmers see them as a nuisance. And for hunters, a wolf can be the ultimate prize.
No matter where the debate falls, in Wisconsin gray wolves are under the federal protections of the endangered species list, meaning they can’t be hunted or killed for any reason. The animals were relisted in February 2022, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report from Feb. 10, 2022.