The recent killings bring the total number of known pet dogs killed or injured by wolves in Wisconsin in 2016 to 34.
Wolf Massacre of Pet Dogs in Wisconsin Unabated
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RSS feedMinnesota’s DNR Wolf Population Remains Stable
Results from the latest wolf population survey show no significant change in Minnesota’s wolf population during the past four winters, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
Flood of Pet Dogs Killed by Wolves in Wisconsin Continues – GRAPHIC IMAGE
That brings the total number of known pet dogs killed or injured by wolves in 2016 to 26 and growing.
Wisconsin Wolf on Pet Dog Kills Growing – (Graphic Image)
Three more Wisconsin pet dogs killed and another injured, all in one week. Wolf lovers blame hunters in comments…
5 Pet Dogs Killed or Injured In Multiple Wisconsin Counties
This announcement brings the total number of known dogs killed by Wisconsin wolves in 2016 to 13…
Application Seeking Temporary Halt of Wolf Releases Moved to Federal District Court
The department alleges the USFWS ignored state & federal laws last month by releasing two Mexican wolves in NM…
Depredations Leads To Lethal Control For Wolves in Oregon
We believe lethal control is the right decision in this situation. Wildlife managers must strike a balance between conserving wolves and minimizing impacts on livestock…
Washington State’s Wolf Population Continues to Grow
Washington state’s wolf population continued to grow last year and added at least four new packs, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) annual survey.
Oregon Wolf Population Grew 36% Last Year
Oregon’s known wolf population continued to grow in 2015. The minimum Oregon wolf population is now 110 wolves, a 36 percent increase over the 2014 population.
U.S. Senate Committee Approves Top Sportsmen’s Priorities
The Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2016, includes a key provision sponsored by Sen. John Barrasso directing the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to remove gray wolves from the Endangered Species List.
RMEF Speaks Up for Elk, Sportsmen as California Unveils Wolf Plan
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation wishes to offer clarity regarding reports about California’s new wolf plan.
Sportsmen’s Alliance Files Brief in Great Lakes Wolf Case
The case, brought by Humane Society of the United States & their anti-hunting allies, seeks to reinstate federal Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in Michigan, Minnesota & Wisconsin.
WI: Second Wolf Incident Lends Credit To Wolf Attack Account
Both wolf incidents occurred in the Colburn Wildlife Management Area, which is located in Adams County, about 75 miles due north of Madison, Wisconsin.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Praises Oregon Wolf Delisting
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation lauds the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for using scientific practices and procedures to remove wolves from state Endangered Species Act (ESA)…..
Oregon Determines Wolves Are NOT Endangered, But Still No Hunting
The filing removes wolves from the state ESA but has no other effect on wolf management. There is no general season sport hunting of wolves allowed in any phase of the Wolf Plan…
USFWS Announces $900,000 in Wolf Livestock Demonstration Project Grants
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced $900,000 in grants under the Wolf Livestock Demonstration Project Grant Program.
Photo Shows Proof of California Wolf Pack and Pups
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has photographic evidence of a California Wolf Pack, five gray wolf pups & two adults in Northern California…
Minnesota’s Wolf Population Remains Stable
Results from the latest wolf population survey show no significant change in Minnesota’s wolf population during the past three winters, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
Bear Hounds Killed In Douglas County, Wisconsin – Graphic Image
On August 1 2015, Wisconsin Wildlife Services confirmed that packs of wolves killed two Plott bear hounds that were exercising in the wild with their pet owners…
Idaho Elk Habitat, Research, Wolf Management Benefit from RMEF Grants
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded $211,400 in grants that will fund more than a dozen habitat enhancement, research and hunting heritage projects in the state of Idaho.
Washington DFW Takes Preventive Actions To Reduce Conflicts With Wolves
WDFW found a minimum of 68 gray wolves in Washington, up 30 percent from the previous year. The number of confirmed wolf packs also increased to 16 from 12 the year before…
RMEF Grant Assists Idaho Wolf Management with $50,000 Grant
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) accepted a $50,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to help firm up the state’s ability to maintain management of its wolf population.
Michigan DNR Appeals Federal Court’s Wolf Decision
The MDNR filed an appeal of a December 2014 federal district court ruling that returned wolves in Michigan and Wisconsin to the federal endangered species list and wolves in Minnesota to…
Saying YES to State Based Natural Resource Management
Being good stewards of our natural resources involves wise management to get to the truth that lies between the extremes. And, in this instance, the middle ground is the higher ground…
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation Files Great Lakes Wolf Appeal
USSAF has filed an appeal of the ruling handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Beryl A. Howell on Dec. 20 concerning management of gray wolves in the western Great Lakes area.
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Weighs Legal Options in Great Lakes Wolf Battle
U.S. District Court Judge Beryl A. Howell ruled that until wolves are re-established in their historical range which would apparently include New York City, Washington D.C…
Arizona Game & Fish To Sue Federal Officials Over Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan
This Notice of Intent is an effort to ensure that the Fish & Wildlife Service adheres to its legal obligation to develop a thorough science-based plan that will lead to a successful recovery outcome..
Dec. 19 2014 Ruling Makes Killing Wolves Illegal in Minnesota
Effective immediately, wolves in Minnesota can only be killed in defense of human life…
Lawsuit By Anti Hunting Groups Gets Wolf Endangered Species Decision Rescinded
Federal Court Decision Relists Gray Wolves In Western Great Lakes Region As Endangered Species…
With 34 Wolves Killed Minnesota DNR Closes Northeast Wolf Season
Hunters in all zones have registered a total of 83 wolves as of Thursday afternoon. The harvest target is 250 wolves for the entire 2014 season…
Comments Sought For Update Of Michigan Wolf Management Plan
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is updating the 2008 Michigan Wolf Management Plan and is seeking comment on the implementation of the plan…
Montana Elk Habitat, Wolf Management, Research Bolstered by RMEF Grants
Grants totaling $451,042 provided by the RMEF will fund more than three dozen habitat enhancement, research, hunting heritage and other conservation outreach projects across the state of Montana.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Seeks Sportsmen For Wolf Advisory Group
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking sportsmen to serve for the next two years on the committee that advises the department on wolf recovery and management…
Trappers Who Capture Wolves During Wisconsin Fall Seasons Encouraged to Contact Staff
Trappers who incidentally capture wolves are encouraged to contact department staff and participate in Wisconsin’s wolf collaring and monitoring program.
Wisconsin Wolves Kill 29 Pets & Counting, Hunting Dog Death Toll Piles Up
Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website to help reduce conflicts during this year’s bear dog training and hunting season…
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Ends I-90 Wolf Collision Investigation
A Montana Highway Patrol crash scene investigator analyzed Bridges’ photograph from the scene and concluded that based on the photograph, the vehicle driven had not been involved in an accident…
Silver Linings in Wy Wolf Management Ruling as Lawsuit Profiteering by Antis Continue
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation maintains a ruling that restores federal protections to wolves in Wyoming is basically a technicality that can easily be fixed on Wyoming’s end…
AZGFC Worried Draft EIS for Mexican Wolf Fails to Include AZ Cooperator’s Alternative
The AZGFC voted to take several actions related to Mexican wolf conservation in light of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recent release of the draft Environmental Impact Statement.
Body Count Climbs as Wisconsin Wolves Kill More Family Pets
The attack occurred in the Town of Washburn, Bayfield County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage….
Science Based Wolf Management / Hunting Now the Law in Michigan
If enough emotion & money could be leveraged into the mix, anti-hunters tried to override the intent of Proposal G through referendums designed to trump science in favor of hype. Not anymore…
