Our films will make the viewer stop and think about how the human race is impacting wildlife, specifically gray wolves.
A Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin Film by Rachel Tilseth Produced and Directed by Rachel Tilseth, Edited By Justin Koehler Writer Rachel Tilseth Co-producer Manish Bhatt Co-producer Michael Waasegiizhig Price Cameraman Tyler Grape Wolf footage courtesy of Voyageurs Wolf Project  Cast Edith Leoso Michael Waasegiizhig Price Peter David Marvin DeFoe Patrick Durkin Sandy Gokee John …
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Wisconsin wildlife officials unanimously approved the new wolf management plan on October 25, 2023, which doesn’t include a specific population goal. The plan was approved despite the opposition from hunters and farmers who want to cap the number of wolves roaming the state. In backing the plan, Department of Natural Resources policy board members praised …
The film is in the final stages of post-production. There is a rough cut of the story! For centuries, the Ojibwe have lived alongside their brother Ma'iingan, who we know in English to be the wolf. A brutal hunt in February 2021 stirs emotion and grief for Ma'iingan as they see what happens to him …
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The Natural Resources Board will meet in person on October 25 to request approval of the Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan 2023, and the board adopt WM-03-21, proposed rules affecting chapters NR 10 and 12 related to gray wolf harvest regulations. Remote testimony from the public via Zoom may be accepted for this meeting. In-person public …
The baiting of black bears starts in April and goes through to the end of September. That’s roughly six months of intentional food subsidies being fed to a carnivore. Not to mention, that’s a lot of disruption to the black bear’s natural habitat. Over four million gallons of bait are dropped in the woods to …
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In 1990, Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson signed the proclamation of Wisconsin Wolf Awareness Week, a time to celebrate these important animals by highlighting the threats to their survival, spreading the word about what you can do to help wolves stay protected, and helping humans learn to live alongside them. The Timber Wolf Alliance is proud …
Time to Test NRB Nominees and Senators’ Wolf Knowledge-Repost from Patrick Durkin Outdoors Who would have thought demonizing wolves is so vital to Wisconsin that state senators would torpedo the Natural Resources Board just so it can’t vote on a wolf-management plan that differs little from the state’s plan for managing black bears?  In case …
As the editor played the soundbite for the film's opening, I got goosebumps because it was compelling! We are now in the post-production phase after a year of production. It is inspiring to see all the footage coming together. Why Did I Make the Film I have listened for over two decades to the people …
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials defended their decision not to set a hard cap on the state's wolf population in their new management plan in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee Thursday, saying a firm limit doesn't reflect the complexities of wolf management. Randy Johnson, the Department of Natural Resources' large carnivore specialist, told the …
Rewilding can't work without predators. Predators aren't all bad news for other species, they actually carry out vital ecosystem services. Image credit: U.S Fish And Wildlife Service via flickr, Public Domain Source, Author: RACHAEL FUNNELL Digital Content Producer Staring down the toothy jaws of a wolf, you might not imagine it’s an animal that needs the help …