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Seven wolves illegally killed during the 2011 Wisconsin gun deer season
dnr.wi.gov ^ | 6 December, 2011 | DNR

Posted on 01/24/2012 1:58:37 PM PST by marktwain

MADISON – At least seven wolves appear to have been illegally killed during the recently completed Nov. 19-27 gun deer hunt, according to state wildlife officials. The shootings are being investigated.

“It is unfortunate that some individuals have chosen to illegally kill these wolves. We understand that there is frustration with the slow response of the federal government that would allow us to actively manage our wolf population, but it is an illegal act and a federal offense,” said Kurt Thiede, land division administrator for the state Department of Natural Resources. “What we need is federal authority to legally deal with problem animals and to provide relief to farmers experiencing wolf depredations on livestock.”

Wisconsin has a wolf management plan and is ready to take on management of its wolf population, estimated at a minimum of 782 animals last winter. Gray wolves had once disappeared from Wisconsin, but gradually moved back into the state from Minnesota and Michigan and re-populated former wolf territory under protections of the federal and state Endangered Species Acts.

Wisconsin officials have called for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist the wolf in Wisconsin, considering it has far exceeded its established delisting goal of 100 animals, as well as the state management goal of 350 wolves.

“Wolves are a part of our natural landscape and like all species we manage, we need to take into account ecological as well as social factors,” added Thiede. “That is the basis for how we established our management plan and our management goal.”

In addition to the department’s call for removing federal wolf protections, Wisconsin’s congressional delegation has also indicated support for delisting wolves in Wisconsin in a letter to the director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which administers the federal Endangered Species Act. The wolf was removed from Wisconsin’s threatened and endangered list in 2004

“Wolf depredations on livestock and hunting dogs have continued to increase as the wolf population expands. It is disappointing to see a species that has recovered, become devalued and viewed as a species that can be indiscriminately killed because it has exceeded some people’s level of tolerance for wolves. This administration has done all we can to make the strong case for delisting, and we hope it will occur early next year,” said Thiede. “DNR fully and adamantly supports delisting wolves in Wisconsin and returning management of the species to the state so that we can take steps to manage wolf populations and provide relief to farmers and pet owners through focused lethal control of problem animals.”

The seven known kills are the third highest number of kills taking place during the gun deer hunt on record. Four of the dead wolves were actively being monitored with radio collars, and three others were not collared but were found dead in the field and reported by deer hunters. A total of 49 wolves were being monitored by radio-tracking by the DNR at the start of the gun deer season. One additional radio-collared wolf died from other causes, and three other radio-collared wolves went missing during the same time.

Nine wolves were killed during the 2006 hunt and eight for the same period in 2009; a total of 31 wolves have been illegally killed during November deer hunts between 2006 and 2011. Illegal kills also take place in summer months with 29 illegal kills between 2006 and 2011.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Adrian Wydeven (715) 762-1363 or Kurt Thiede (608) 266-5833


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Wisconsin
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Interesting article on wolves killed during deer season in Wisconsin.
1 posted on 01/24/2012 1:58:44 PM PST by marktwain
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To: marktwain

always follow the 3S’s

Shoot
Shovel
Shutup


2 posted on 01/24/2012 2:02:30 PM PST by Vaquero ("an armed society is a polite society" Robert A. Heinlein)
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To: marktwain

I’s a shame but I’m sure a few farmers are happy. People should still be able to defend their livestock. Even here in MA I can shoot someone’s dog if it goes after my chickens.


3 posted on 01/24/2012 2:02:34 PM PST by Peter from Rutland
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To: marktwain

LOL!

Shoot!

Shovel!

Shut up!


4 posted on 01/24/2012 2:06:19 PM PST by Randy Larsen (ROTFLMFAO!)
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To: marktwain

Just make it communists.


5 posted on 01/24/2012 2:07:47 PM PST by Doc Savage ("I've shot people I like a lot more,...for a lot less!" Raylan Givins)
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To: marktwain

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2836737/posts

It will be legal to shoot wolves in Wisconsin by the end of this week under certain circumstances.


6 posted on 01/24/2012 2:08:47 PM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: marktwain; Hunton Peck; Diana in Wisconsin; TaMoDee; P from Sheb; Shady; DonkeyBonker; ...

Wisconsin Wolf Shooting Ping

If you want on, or off, this Wisconsin interest ping list, just FReep Mail me.


7 posted on 01/24/2012 2:11:16 PM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: marktwain
The movie, Gray is coming out this weekend and the picture of wolves being nice cuddly creatures is about to be changed. The true nature of the wolf is going to be shown in this movie IMO. People that lived when wolves were plentiful feared them and killed them for good reason.
8 posted on 01/24/2012 2:13:38 PM PST by vetvetdoug
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To: marktwain

If I came face to face with a wolf in the woods, I would shoot the damn thing too. Not going to give it a chance to attack me.


9 posted on 01/24/2012 2:16:53 PM PST by Roklok
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To: marktwain

How do they know these weren’t accidents? A few cows always seem to get it out here during deer and elk season.


10 posted on 01/24/2012 2:17:06 PM PST by colorado tanker
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To: Randy Larsen

Those who follow that advice won’t get their wolves counted in the toll. Damn shame, too, because they make superb rugs and pelts.


11 posted on 01/24/2012 2:20:58 PM PST by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Off topic.... I wonder if this Thiede is a family member of the bar owner in the north woods that my sibs and cousins got plastered at. I never did. I was perfect.

Bwaahhhh

Back to shooting wolves..


12 posted on 01/24/2012 2:20:58 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma (I'm endorsing O'bama AND Romney as all my guys & gals don't make it very far. Go Barry! Go Mitt!)
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To: marktwain

“The shootings are being investigated.”

After 10 weeks—Yep! They were shot.


13 posted on 01/24/2012 2:23:15 PM PST by WKUHilltopper (And yet...we continue to tolerate this crap...)
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To: Vaquero; Randy Larsen

Or as Obama would say;

Snort
Snivel
Snotty pot!


14 posted on 01/24/2012 2:24:17 PM PST by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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To: WKUHilltopper

I’m hearing some of these wolves were murdered with guns that were walked across the border.....It must be investibated at all costs....../sarc


15 posted on 01/24/2012 2:28:51 PM PST by Hogblog
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To: marktwain
We understand that there is frustration with the slow response of the federal government that would allow us to actively manage our wolf population, but it is an illegal act and a federal offense,” said Kurt Thiede, land division administrator for the state Department of Natural Resources.

Kurt Thiede is a perfect example of the zombie bureaucratic class. He adopts the infantile terminology of liberalism in blaming 'frustration.' No, Kurt, frustration is for kids who don't get a candy bar. Wolves in unchecked numbers are a danger on many fronts. If you are truly in touch with the practical issues of wildlife management then you should have spoken up and acted long ago.

16 posted on 01/24/2012 2:29:42 PM PST by relictele (Green energy is neither)
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To: WKUHilltopper

I’m hearing some of these wolves were murdered with guns that were walked across the border.....It must be investigated at all costs....../sarc


17 posted on 01/24/2012 2:30:02 PM PST by Hogblog
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To: marktwain
“What we need is federal authority to legally deal with..."

Therein lies the problem.

18 posted on 01/24/2012 2:32:10 PM PST by 50cal Smokepole (Effective gun control involves effective recoil management.)
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To: marktwain

...awww, gee, that’s too bad...

/s

Seven less to deal with.


19 posted on 01/24/2012 2:33:35 PM PST by Ladysmith (The evil that's happening in this country is the cancer of socialism...It kills the human spirit.)
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To: Hogblog

“Dog is a tasty meal”


20 posted on 01/24/2012 2:35:55 PM PST by Hogblog
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