Dick Ellis Blog:
3/8/2021
DICK ELLIS
Are state population numbers far understated?
Wisconsin hunters took just three days to harvest 216 wolves during the February hunt, reinforcing the belief of thousands of Wisconsin sportsmen that the official stated population of 1195 wolves is significantly below the actual count. The harvest of 216 wolves is 8 percent over the harvest quota of 200 wolves unanimously voted for by the Natural Resources Board on February 15. Headi...
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Bear Hound Killed in Burnett County
On September 10, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed an 4-year old Plott bear hound. The attack occurred in the Town of Rusk, Burnett County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage.
Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf management") to help reduce conflicts during this year's bear dog training and hunting seasons.