People & Wolves Captures Interviews During Fall Color

I wanted to film interviews during the height of fall color, and we did it!  We arrived at Adrian Wydvens’s house at 11:45 AM on Saturday, October 1, 2022, for an interview about the latest news on Wisconsin wolf population numbers that were just announced this week.  Then we headed to Peter David’s cabin near Iron River, arriving around 03:00 PM.  After the interview, Peter treated us to a show of hand-feeding chickadees, and I even got to feed them!  Both interviews offered spectacular views of fall color.  Next, we headed to Red Cliff for an overnight stay at the Legendary Waters & Casino.  Driving north through the Bayfield Peninsula provided more fall color.  The following day we met with Marvin Defoe, who took us to Frog Bay, where the interview took place.  I can only disclose that Marvin’s discussion about the relationship between the ma’iingan (wolf) and the Ojibwe will explain how people & wolves can coexist if they listen to their hearts.  This is an interview you will want to see!

“Wolves Mired in Political Controversy”

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.

The film will tell the story of Wisconsin’s gray wolves and the controversy surrounding them. This documentary will examine the people involved, between several opposing forces for over a decade, culminating in court battles.

 

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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.

7 thoughts on “People & Wolves: A Wisconsin Story Mired in Political Intrigue”
  1. Thank you for writing these truths…I have know much of these but no one would listen or care to know..it’s about time the truth comes out… thank you. Prayers for the heart and soul of Mother earth, the bear and wolf.

  2. Makwa is powerful. We must all respect her and stop DNR’s “legalization” of torment & death of this protector.

    I will put down tobacco and share this story among northwoods community friends. I shake your hand in spirit, Mr. Vander Pagan and thank you.

  3. Nick really NAILS IT here in his column. Where was column first published? Please tell Nick how much we appreciate his scathing exposee of the ugly ugly truth about these slobs…many of whom have out of state license plates BTW

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