Cavemen hunted woolly mammoths, Indians hunted buffalo. No matter what time period a person can think of, there is always something that was very popular to hunt. Hunting began as a way of life for many early Americans. Hunting put food on the table, provided clothing and tools for early Americans. However, lately, hunting has changed for many Americans. It has become more of a sport than a way of life and for this reason it is a very controversial subject. Hunting for this sport is not a bad thing, but many people have started to abuse it. There is now poaching, road hunting and out-of-season killings. Proponents of hunting argue that hunting is an important part of managing wildlife populations. However, opponents of hunting argue that more regulations on hunting are needed to prevent animals from being hunted to extinction. Recently, the most controversial issues related to hunting include: wolf populations in northern states, hunting in wildlife refuges, and hunting animals to extinction. Hunting should in no way be banned or controlled due to the controversy in these areas. Since the early 2000s, the wolf population in the Northern states has become a big debate. Many want the wolves to stay because of their history and importance to the Indians. The Indians believed that the wolf was synonymous with magic and brought autonomy, endurance and keen intelligence. While many breeders and farmers want wolves to disappear. They stress their livestock and wolves also kill many young animals for food. A local Minnesota farmer said, “I love the creatures, don’t get me wrong, but wolves have outlived their times. City dwellers don't realize that the beef in the cellophane wrapper comes from the middle of paper... bird populations. This refuge is known nationally for its waterfowl hunting due to the numerous ponds on the refuge. “Hunting, trapping and fishing are considered by many to be a legitimate and traditional recreational use of renewable natural resources. The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, other laws, and Fish and Wildlife Service policy authorize hunting on a national wildlife refuge when it is consistent with the purposes for which the refuge was established and acquired. Fishing and trapping allowed in national wildlife areas?") Since most refuges were created to preserve wildlife, it is legal to hunt there. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also states: "As they are When practiced in refuges, hunting, trapping and fishing do not pose a threat to wildlife populations and, in some cases, are even necessary for survival.