Did packs of wolves used to roam the country killing livestock?

In the 19th century, wolves were widely distributed across North America, and they did indeed pose a threat to livestock. In fact, wolves were often considered a pest and were actively hunted and killed by farmers and ranchers. In some areas, bounties were offered for wolf pelts, and wolf hunts were organized to reduce their numbers. As a result, wolf populations declined significantly in many areas, and by the early 20th century, wolves were largely extirpated from the contiguous United States, with the exception of a few small populations in the northern Rockies and Great Lakes regions.