It hasn’t always been easy, but 2022 has been another remarkable year in our fight to advocate for wolves and other imperiled wildlife of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. There will always be more work ahead, but for now, enjoy reading through a few of our wins from the last year and the highlights around the important issues that pushed us towards victory.
A note from our Executive Director about wolves’ complex social bonds, BIG NEWS for Montana wolves, a reminder to VOTE WILD on November 8th, the Michigan wolf plan update, how you can double-down this #GivingTuesday, upcoming Fireside Chats and MORE!
A note from our Executive Director, August action items, local farmers we love, Fireside Chat announcements, upcoming events, and more!
Wolves of Michigan and Minnesota need your voice! The DNR is requesting public input on a draft of each state's wolf management plans. Because the surveys are cumbersome, we have provided guides to help make this comment process easier. The deadlines are fast approaching....take action TODAY!
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.
In the biggest news so far for wolf protection in the United States in 2021, a court in Wisconsin issued an injunction today requiring the Wisconsin DNR to set the quota at zero wolves for the upcoming wolf trophy hunt scheduled to start November 6th. The decision could spare hundreds of wolves targeted for killing.
Friends - Please take a moment today to contact Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul through this form on his website and say: "As a Wisconsin citizen, I'm asking your office to please pursue removing Dr. Prehn from the Natural Resources Board as his presence undermines the sound, responsible, and accountable management of natural resources held … Continue reading Action Alert: Contact Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul
In collaboration with other wildlife advocacy organizations and the Tribes of the Great Lakes, we have filed an amicus brief on behalf of the wolves in Wisconsin to restore the legal protections critical to their survival. We will not let another slaughter like we witnessed in February occur again without a fight.
Join the more than 1.5 million people who have spoken up to keep Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves across the US! There is still time to take action for this iconic species. The deadline to submit public comment is MONDAY, July 15th at 11:59 pm.
Today the US House of Representatives passed HR 6784, the “Manage Our Wolves Act” despite public opposition from constituents, scientists, hunters and business owners.
Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife 