DNR Statement on Judge’s Junction on use of Dogs to Hunt Wolves
First and foremost it is important for the 1,160 successful wolf license applicants to know that Wisconsin’s first modern day wolf season will continue.
The judge’s injunction on the use of dogs still stands.
We will continue to work on that issue and try to find a resolution prior to the end of November when the use of dogs for hunting would have been be allowed if the injunction had not been issued.
In light of Judge Anderson’s decision to not rule in favor of the department’s motion to dismiss, we will continue to discuss our options with our legal team and develop a strategy in the coming weeks.
The goal would be to ultimately resolve this issue prior to November 26; the day when the use of dogs for wolf hunting would begin.