DNR: No discussion on wolf season
Plan update may not be complete until next year; some wonder why.
Wolves
Bill to kill up to 90% of Idaho wolves heads to governor
Backers said changes to Idaho law could help cut the wolf population from about 1,500 to 150, alleviating wolf attacks on cattle, sheep and wildlife.
Project lead: Video shows world through a wolf’s perspective – for the first time
“This revelation provides insight into how unique predation behaviors start, are learned, and persist in wolf populations.”
DNR seeking public input on fall 2021 wolf harvest season, future of wolf management
The public comment period will be open April 15 to May 15.
DNR continues partnership with USDA to manage wolf conflicts
While recent delisting has prompted some changes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services remains first point of contact for reporting wolf conflict incidents.
Some states look to amp up wolf policies
Wolf hunting policies in some states are taking an aggressive turn, as Republican lawmakers and conservative hunting groups push to curb their numbers and propose tactics shunned by many wildlife managers.
Wolf tracked near Yosemite National Park for first time in 100 years
Gray wolves were eradicated in California early in the last century because of their perceived threat to livestock.
Hunters, trappers blow past Wisconsin’s wolf kill target
Harvest exceeds wolf target by nearly 100 animals – and in less than three days after season shut down early.
All 6 Wisconsin wolf harvest zones closing Feb. 24
As of this report, 82 wolves have been harvested, according to DNR numbers.
Wisconsin wolf harvest zones closing
Hunting and trapping closures effective at 10 a.m. Feb. 24.
Wisconsin DNR denied in court appeal to prevent wolf season
Season will now continue as planned Feb. 22-28.
Wisconsin wolf season to run Feb. 22-28
(Photo courtesy of Wisconsin DNR)MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin DNR announced Monday that a wolf harvest season will take place Feb. 22-28. All hunters and trappers interested in obtaining a wolf harvest permit or preference point must apply beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. The application period will close at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. Customers may apply through…
Wisconsin NRB approves wolf quota of 200, with 4,000 tags to be issued
It’s spread across six hunting and trapping zones for a Feb. 22-28 season.
Wisconsin DNR to recommend harvest quota of 200 wolves
A Jefferson County judge ordered the state DNR to start the hunt now. That means the DNR will have to rush to establish quotas and issue permits before the season window closes at the end of February.
New pair of wolves spotted in Northern Cal, where packs a rarity
If the wolves are able to start a new family, it will be only the third known pack spotted in Northern California since the species went extinct there in 1924.
Conservation group suing Wisconsin DNR, NRB over no winter wolf season
Hunter Nation claims DNR broke State Act 169 by not setting season.
Pandemic interrupts longtime Isle Royale wolf-moose study
Since 1959, a research team has spent most of the winter observing the interplay between wolves and moose at Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior. But this year’s mission has been scrapped to protect the scientists and support personnel from possible exposure to the virus.
Wolves now seen as control on CWD, but not in Pennsylvania
Whether the idea holds that wolves can limit CWD in the West, they won’t be stocked to do the job here.
Wisconsin Assembly, Senate committees schedule joint hearing on wolves for Jan. 13
State conservation groups asking hunters/trappers to ask legislators to support wolf season now.
Wisconsin DNR: Wolf season to start Nov. 6, 2021
Under Wisconsin law, when the wolf is delisted, the state’s annual hunting and trapping seasons shall resume.
Washington State kills last 2 members of wolf pack preying on cattle
The pack was responsible for four dead and 19 injured head of cattle since May.
Michigan wolf population at nearly 700 but leveling off
The latest biennial survey conducted this winter estimated the predator species’ population at 695, divided among 143 packs.
DNR announces wolf plan advisory committee members
The committee is one of several ways the DNR will work with the public in updating the plan.
DNA testing confirms first wolf pack in Colorado in 70 years
Parks and wildlife officials confirmed a sighting of six wolves in January about 2 miles from the site of the elk carcass.
Idaho agency wants to spend $408K a year to count wolves
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho’s top wildlife official on Tuesday requested authorization from state lawmakers to spend $408,000 to count wolves. Idaho Department of Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever told the Legislature’s budget-setting committee that the expense would become part of the agency’s annual budget to keep a running tally of the number of wolves in the state. Idaho stopped…
Wildlife officials find evidence of wolves in Colorado
Hunters provided a video shot in October of two wolves shown near the Wyoming and Utah borders, officials said. It was the first time in a few years multiple wolves were seen traveling together in Colorado.
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