About the book: 1967 / The wolf is a greedy and insatiable predator. No wonder it is outlawed and subject to destruction. There is no doubt that over time he, like the bear, tiger and other predators, will be under the protection of the state. But for now, if there are a lot of wolves, the damage from them is very significant. The wolf is a richly gifted animal by nature. Possessing remarkable memory, observation, and the ability to adapt to conditions, he thereby received from nature the means in the struggle for existence. It is not for nothing that there are many legends, fairy tales, fables and simply fables among the people, which always emphasize its strength, dexterity, and cunning. Hunting a wolf due to its natural qualities is very difficult, requiring knowledge of the animal’s habits, observation, and perseverance. And there are not so many wolf hunters. The book brought to the attention of readers tells about the fate of one wolf family, about the main methods of hunting wolves, including such a little common method as hunting wolves with the help of their tamed brother. The story is based on true facts from the practice of wolf hunters in the Perm region. In particular, there was the fact of taming the wolf. The author thanks hunters V.G. Ivanov and B.D. Kursanin for their advice and help. The author received a lot of valuable advice from the now deceased wolf hunting specialist I. T. Chetvertnykh. The author of this book, Vladislav Ivanovich Akimov, is an artist by profession, a singer and a soloist of the Perm Opera and Ballet Theater. He is also a passionate hunter. His stories have been published more than once in the collective collections of the Perm Publishing House. “Outside the Law” - the first book by V. I. Akimov.