Hunters took seven wolves last week, nearly doubling the total take. Actually, the legal take did double since one wolf previously shot was killed illegally. It will be interesting to see what happens after October 1 when the rest of the state opens for wolf hunting.

It's a safe bet most wolves are going to get killed when deer and elk rifle hunters hit the woods, which is already happening in the Middle Fork Zone because much of it is a backcountry zone and rifle hunters are out there now.

The Sawtooth Zone and Middle Fork Zone are leading the pack, so to speak, with six and four wolf kills, respectively.

For those expecting a wolf blood bath, it doesn't look like it's going to happen, at least not in the early season. Hunters have only taken 6 percent of the statewide limit.

Speaking of wolves, I wonder how the commemorative wolf tags will sell. I know there was a rush to get the first one, and F&G was pretty savvy to withhold it for an auction.

But I wonder what it's really worth to buyers? And what about tags two through 10? Will they have much value considering they're just something to hang on the wall and grant the buyer no more hunting privileges than a guy who spends $11.50 for a regular wolf tag.

So I ask you. How much would you pay for the first Idaho wolf tag, and how much for one of the tags numbered two through 10?