South Dakota Badlands 6L Ranch Women With Wolf Caught By Bud Dalrymple 1910 Real Photo Postcard

Wolf hunting was a prevalent and often essential practice in the American West during the early 20th century, primarily for ranchers aiming to safeguard their livestock. Wolves were widely considered a significant threat, leading to widespread eradication efforts supported by bounties and organized campaigns that drastically impacted their populations. This activity reflects a period where managing perceived dangers to agricultural livelihoods was a critical element of frontier existence.