One issue in managing the Wisconsin wolf population is a threshold known as “the 350 goal.” Wisconsin's Green Fire (WGF) Adrian Wydeven and Tom Hauge discuss the history, science, public attitudes, and more regarding the contentious "350 goal. A press release from Wisconsin's Green Fire Released: The 350 Wolf Goal in Wisconsin: An Assessment …
People and Wolves on Location at Red Cliff Pow-Wow
We're on location at Kitchi-gummi (Lake Superior)Red Cliff Pow Wow. Anishinaabe people welcomed us and gave us interviews about their relative Ma'iingan (wolf) sharing stories for the film. Been years since I experienced a pow-wow, and I forgot how truly these people are connected to the earth. For example, they use the word being instead …
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Is this the Last Stand for Wisconsin’s Gray Wolf?
The pup stepped forward, smelling the air, and then stopped. The puppy abruptly stepped back. The young canine looked around for Mother, and she was just behind him. She nudged him forward—a family of Canis lupus who became Canis lupus familiaris. The ancestor of man's best friend faces numerous threats on all fronts. This morning …
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Sneak-Peek: People and Wolves’ Interview Teaser of Dr. Jane Goodall
Working with Dr. Jane Goodall, whom the filmmakers deeply respect, is a pleasure and honor! Dr. Goodall feels many people fear wolves because of stories handed down from generation to generation. One way of counteracting these myths is by promoting The Jungle Book and Romulus and Remus. Watch the People & Wolves Teaser Clip "Interview …
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People and Wolves: The latest News Concerning Several Wolf Delisting Bills in the Senate and House
To date, there are three wolf delisting bills. One is in the House, and two in the Senate. This is the latest in "A Wisconsin story mired in political intrigue." People & Wolves is working to bring the entire story to the big screen, is wrapping up production this summer, and moving toward post-production …
People and Wolves Interview of Award-Winning Outdoor Writer Patrick Durkin
Clips from the interview with Award-Winning Outdoor Writer Patrick Durkin. Durkin's interview shows why certain hunters view wolves as an unfair resource competitor. Manish Bhatt interview of Patrick Durkin. Filmed with DJI Osmo Action 3 Camera https://vimeo.com/839300433 People & Wolves, a Wisconsin Story Mired in Political Intrigue, tells the story of Wisconsin's gray wolves, the …
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Former member of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association’s board Introduced Legislation to Cap the WI Wolf Population
Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond), one of the senate bill’s authors, told the Wisconsin Examiner he believes having a specific goal lets everyone on either side of the issue know where they stand. The draft wolf management plan released moved to an adaptive management method which drops a specific target number for Wisconsin’s wolf population and …
People and Wolves producers discuss the filmmaking process, and what they want to achieve with the film’s message.
Friday, April 7, 30023 Wolf Connection Podcast interview with producer and director Rachel Tilseth and associate producer Manish Bhatt aired. Rachel and Manish spoke about the filmmaking process, the impact these issues have had on them, and what they want to achieve with the film's message. Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kjblzQwOirpux5n04DOzE?si=i7cXKGihT_C7CBsRSaJrcA This documentary will examine the …
People and Wolves: Meet the People
People & Wolves: A Wisconsin Stroy Mired in Political Intrigue The film tells the story of Wisconsin's gray wolves, the controversies surrounding them, and how people learn to coexist as these native predators are again fulfilling their ecological role after returning to the state about 45 years ago. This documentary will examine the people …
DNR Secretary Adam Payne answered questions from the Senate’s natural resources committee regarding wolf management.
DNR Secretary Adam Payne answered questions from the Senate's natural resources committee... on wolf management. When asked why the plan lacks a "target number" of wolves, Payne told lawmakers he expects the agency will revisit wolf population metrics to clarify what wildlife managers think is a sustainable wolf population. He said that would be informed …