Posted on 01/23/2012 1:24:15 PM PST by marktwain
Some Wisconsin residents will be able hunt problem wolves as early as next week according to the state DNR.
This comes after wolves were removed from the federal endangered species list last month.
The DNR says landowners with wolves that have killed livestock will be able to get a permit to hunt the problem wolves by this Friday.
That same day people without a permit will also be allowed to shoot a wolf if it is attacking personal property.
Minnesota has also promised a brief wolf hunt, although nothing is set up yet.
“Good news. Wolves are already causing considerable damage in northern Wisconsin.”..
Wolves have been doing damage for a long time.
Interestingly, and not too long ago, the feds killed a pack of wolves (nine in all but two were left to live) because the wolves lost their fear of humans. That was in the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (Central Wisconsin, Juneau County). The two they left were more than likely the alpha male and female........Hence the start of another pack to replace the ones they killed. The problem can start all over again........
More information about wolves and Wisconsin:
Seven wolves illegally killed during the 2011 Wisconsin gun deer season
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1993
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