PRESS RELEASE: Dismissal of the lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin, the Natural Resources Board, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Posted on by Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife

Madison, WI – The Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance and Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf are strongly opposing the dismissal of the lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin, the Natural Resources Board, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. According to them, this decision is dangerous and sets a bad precedent, which puts the well-being and … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Dismissal of the lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin, the Natural Resources Board, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Press Release: Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance Supports Petition to Regulate Neonicotinoid Insecticides

Posted on by Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife

Neonicotinoids are systemic insecticides used in agriculture, landscaping, and home gardening to control pests. We are deeply concerned about the harmful effects of neonicotinoids on the environment and wildlife. Despite these risks, the EPA registered neonicotinoids without first requiring data on their efficacy.

PRESS RELEASE: Wildlife Alliance Sues Wisconsin Over Wolf Policies (Again)

Posted on by Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife

Today, the Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance and Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife filed a lawsuit charging that the Wisconsin DNR and NRB infringed on constitutional due process and equal protections along with violations of numerous statutes, regulations, and rules when it adopted the 2023 Wolf Plan and regulations last month. Following successful litigation in the Fall of 2021, GLWA hopes to push the agency in the direction of science-based decision making meant to ensure the long-term sustainability and survival of the Great Lake’s iconic gray wolf populations.

PRESS RELEASE: Wildlife Advocacy Organizations Disappointed in NRB Approval of the Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan

Posted on by Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife

GLWA along with many concerned citizens and conservation groups raised serious concerns about the fairness and transparency of the process, and the fact that the NRB ignored overwhelming public opposition to the plan.

PRESS RELEASE: Wildlife Advocacy Organizations Condemn Wisconsin Wolf Policy

Posted on by Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife

Today we are stating that our coalition will not participate in the Administrative Rules hearing which sets wolf hunting permanent rules and ask WDNR to reconsider the changes made to their wolf management plan before submitting to the NRB for approval.

Wisconsin’s wolf and wildlife policy is unscientific, unethical and racist

Posted on by Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife

The Wisconsin DNR recently released their updated Wolf Management Plan. As wildlife advocates, scientists, and tribal members that have been engaged in the process for years, scrutinizing both the use of scientific evidence in the plan and the plan's update process, we feel the responsibility to publicly denounce that the process has not been "transparent, deliberative, or inclusive” as stated on the DNR’s website.

PRESS RELEASE: Response to the Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan

Posted on by Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife

Yesterday, the Wisconsin DNR announced the final draft of the agency’s Wolf Management Plan. We will be cautiously optimistic as the plan moves forward for approval by the NRB and hope that the plan will continue to be critically reviewed and updated as we learn more about wolves in Wisconsin.

PRESS RELEASE: Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance hosts Wildlife Day at the Capitol

Posted on by Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife

You understand the inhumanity of the horrific hunting practices in Wisconsin. As constituents, we can bring education, science and understanding to our state legislators so that these kinds of practices can be banned once and for all. Sign up TODAY to join us in solidarity at the state capitol to meet with lawmakers for Wisconsin wolves and wildlife.

Press Release: Petition Seeks Hounding Ban in Wisconsin National Forest

Posted on by Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife

Wildlife conservation and animal protection groups petitioned the U.S. Forest Service today to ban hounding in Wisconsin’s Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Hounding is the practice of training and using dogs to hunt and chase down black bears and other wildlife.

PRESS RELEASE: WISCONSIN DNR DELAYS WOLF MANAGEMENT PLAN

Posted on by Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife

Today, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said that they have no known date at this time for bringing forward the new wolf management plan, which still needs to be updated from the current 1999 antiquated plan.