“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” ~Stephen Hawking

I wanted to lead with Steven Hawking’s quote because it’s so true of late concerning the WI wolf. Wolves have been the intense topic of discussions over the last 10 years. The wolf is either loved or hated, others don’t want a hair on his head touched, and there are those that want the wolf wiped off the face of the earth. If everyone is going to stand their ground & draw a line in the sand nothing will ever get resolved. Where is the compromise between all the knowledgeable parties concerning the wolf? It’s come down to the illusion of knowledge. It’s come to those who say they know better while shaking their finger at the others in an angry rant. 

The illusion of knowledge is the greatest enemy of the wolf it seems…

Write your representative in congress at democracy.io ask them to keep wolves listed until the states can be trusted to manage an endangered species. 

Take action to stop damaging policy riders that undermine protections for imperiled wolves.
Fact Sheet: Wisconsin, quite literally, throws “dogs to the wolves.”

Great Lakes Wolf News Highlights of the Year 2015


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By Rachel Tilseth

I am a Menomonie, Wisconsin-based environmental writer, filmmaker, and owner of Wolves of Douglas County WI Films & Media. My work explores the relationships between humans, wildlife, and local ecosystems, focusing on threats to vulnerable habitats. Through independent, grassroots media, I advocate for sustainable coexistence with apex predators and educate the public on ecological economics. My award-winning short film, People & Wolves: A Story of Coexistence, won Best Documentary Short at the Red Cedar Film Festival and features insights from Dr. Jane Goodall, Ojibwa tribal members, hunters, and biologists.

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