Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
One example: Except for this small vocal minority, we have just not gotten a lot of groundswell against this from members, " says APA president Philip G. Zimbardo of Stanford University.
Solution is here: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Explanation: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.

Now, solve this: Before the 1996 ban on same - day land - and - shoot, as many as 400 wolves were killed in Alaska each year because of this barbaric and unethical practice.
Solution:
In Alaska, at least 400 wolves were killed annually before the 1996 ban on same - day land - and - shoot.