Trappers who incidentally trap wolves encouraged to contact department staff
MADISON - Trappers who incidentally capture wolves are encouraged to contact
department staff and participate in Wisconsin's wolf collaring and
monitoring program.
"Tracking collared wolves is a critical component of Wisconsin's wolf
monitoring program. Trappers can help improve the quality of Department of
Natural Resources wolf population data by allowing us to collar incidentally
captured wolves before they are released." said Nathan Libal, DNR wildlife
biologist.
Voluntary participation from Wisconsin's trappers is an important part of
the department's work with many stakeholders and partners to monitor the
state's wolf population.
In the event of an incidental wolf capture, DNR staff will work closely with
the participating trappers to determine if the wolf is a good candidate for
our monitoring program. Interested trappers can contact DNR wolf program
staff by calling 715-401-1764.
For more information regarding wolf monitoring and management in Wisconsin,
please visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword
"wolf<http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/wolf/index.html>."