Kristy I know in Wyoming you do have to "Pull" for an Elk tag. This means you might or might not get a tag this year. Also your tag specifies which area and what weeks you can hunt that area. I do agree that human encroachment is a major factor. The wolves ( by the numbers I see have made a great rebound. However if your local government is the one pushing to have them killed off then its your governor that needs to hear from you not the President.