Prince Rupert's Wolf problem is becoming national news, in addition to a couple of stories in yesterday's Daily (haven't bought it yet so I can't quote details) I found this story from the pages of the Hamilton Spectator, outlining the troubles faced by golfers and hikers alike along the Centennial Golf Course byways.
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.
Northwestern B.C. conservation officers are expressing concern after Prince Rupert walkers found themselves being stalked by a pack of wolves last week.
Sherry Hilborn and several friends were walking their dogs on the coastal island city's golf course on Friday when they spotted eight wolves.
When they screamed for help, other golfers arrived with clubs and the wolves fled.
Later that evening, a local lawyer and his golfing partner were chased off the course by the wolves.
Conservation Officer Chris Price said it was the first time he had heard of groups of people being approached by a pack.
"We certainly are aware there's a pack of wolves on Kaien Island between the dump and the golf course, but not that they've approached people as a group," he said. "We need to see if this is a one-time occurrence or if there's a pattern of conditioning."
Moe Hays has been the golf pro at the course since 1972. The occasional wolf is nothing new, he said.
"The lone wolf is not of any significance or anything to fear but when they're in a pack, that's when they're serious," he said.
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