I have to totally agree with hawk about our inability to manage predators.. Since we no longer live in a perfect world we must manage everything including ourselves. The problem comes when we allow a predator to go unchecked.. I say yes to wolves and grizzlies in Mt. Rainier only if I get to take'em out if given the chance!! Maybe some of you living on the outskirts of Tacoma would appreciate a whole bunch of wolves roaming the country side with no means of control! My point is if there is an inbalance of seals in a certain area than we should take what ever steps neccesary to correct the problem.