There are a number of myths or misconceptions about how wolves hunt. Some people think that wolves catch any prey they want and often slaughter more food than they need. A third common misconception is that animals panic at the sight of wolves.
Many people see the wolf as a large, vicious, even evil animal.
These people assume that when the wolf is hungry it simply trots off into the forest and quickly locates an innocent doe or a helpless fawn. The wolf pounces on it and tears the helpless animal apart for an easy and quick meal. The deer, moose, and other prey animals are not helpless or easy to catch. They all have very effective means of defence. Wolves have to work very hard while hunting.