Rathdrum Hiker Cited For Wolf Kill

A North Idaho man who says he shot a wolf that appeared to be crouched down as if to attack his three dogs on the southern end of Rathdrum Mountain has been cited for possessing an untagged wolf. The Coeur d’Alene Press reports in a story on Tuesday that officials also seized the wolf pelt from 53-year-old Forrest Mize of Rathdrum. Mize says that on Dec. 30 he was hiking with his three female Labradors when he shot the wolf with a .22-caliber weapon he carries for protection/ AP, SR. More here .

Question: So, are you suppose to wait until the wolf attacks to fire a shot?