Real numbers are way over 3. 500 stated in 22 by Ispra (public Institute for land). Cause they don't have crew for research on ground censiments has been done only in small portion (Alps) relying on data provided by Lipu WWFand 3 other ultra conservatives green groups. No hunters associations had been involved nor the the official Gamekeepers corp. Results: **** in the media fan. Any hunter could tell them that lately we are too often facing packs of 7-10 beasts. Any farmers could provide a numbers of predations not only on livestock but also on dogs, horses, donkeys and cows just out of his home's door. The income from Euro-Projects on repopulating wolfes are more important than public interest and safeness. There are regions that had stopped roe hunting due the dramatic collapse of population in the least 3 years. So if government doesn't act against a public problem why wonders if first or later someone have decided for a DIY solution?