Anger from Native American and animal rights groups as Wisconsin hunters kill 216 wolves
The hunt exceeded the state’s quota by 82 per cent
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The hunt exceeded the state’s quota by 82 per cent
It was estimated that about 1,000 wolves roamed Wisconsin before the season began; meaning around 20% of the population was decimated in just three days.
Wisconsin wolf season closes early; Hunters surpassed state quota by 97 wolves
Hunters and trappers in Wisconsin killed 216 gray wolves last week during the state’s 2021 wolf hunting season – more than 82% above the authorities’ stated quota, sparking uproar among animal-lovers and conservationists, according to reports. The kills all took place in less than 60 hours, quickly exceeding Wisconsin’s statewide stated limit of 119 animals. As a result, Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources ended the season, which was...
There’s a split when it comes to the numbers from Wisconsin’s wolf hunting season.