Trappers who incidentally capture wolves during the upcoming fall harvest seasons are encouraged to contact department staff
Trappers who incidentally capture wolves during the upcoming fall
harvest seasons are 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 efficiency and quality of
the DNR's wolf population data by allowing us to collar incidentally
captured wolves before they are safely released." said David MacFarland.
Voluntary participation from Wisconsin's trappers is an important part of
the department's overall work with many stakeholders and partners to monitor
the state's wolf population.
In the event of an incidental wolf capture, DNR staff will promptly work
with participating trappers to determine if the wolf is a good candidate for
the monitoring program. Interested trappers can contact Nate Libal, DNR
wildlife biologist, by calling 715-401-1764.
Scott Zimmerman, President of the Wisconsin Trappers Association, encourages
association members and all licensed trappers to assist in this cooperative
effort.
"Trappers in Wisconsin have assisted in numerous management and research
efforts over the years, and this has improved our understanding of wildlife
and benefited department management efforts," said Zimmerman.
For more information regarding wolf hunting and trapping in Wisconsin,
please visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword
"wolf<http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/hunt/wolf.html>."