Even though wolves are prowling the woods near the Minnesota town where Seth lives, he knows they are a protected species and can not be killed. However, the people of the town are nervous with the wolves around, and some are even claiming that the wolves are killing their livestock. When Seth`s best friend Matt thinks a wolf has killed his favorite calf, he takes the law into his own hands and shoots a wolf. Knowing of Matt`s crime, Seth is faced with the dilemma of whether to keep his friend`s secret or obeying the law and turning Matt into the police.