A quick post school lion hunt: Predation has always has been an issue and will continue to be an issue. Deer, elk and antelope populations have suffered dramatically due to wolves, bears, lions and the coyote. In the balance of the eco system, predators must be kept in check to maintain healthy numbers. Today, many people frown upon the hunting of predator species, but anyone who spends time in the field knows that these populations skyrocket without management.