Wolves of Douglas County WI Films
Our films will make the viewer stop and think about how the human race is impacting wildlife, specifically gray wolves.
How the death of one wolf can effect the entire pack. Living With Wolves in a summary by Danielle Flam, Research & Program Manager, September 24, 2015, answered the important questions; Can the death of a single wolf cause the rest of the pack to fall apart? Studies show it can, depending on which wolf …
Continue reading "A wolf pack is a family that depends on each other for survival…"
Isle Royale is a remote wilderness island, isolated by the frigid waters of Lake Superior, and home to populations of wolves and moose. As predator and prey, their lives and deaths are linked in a drama that is timeless and historic. Their lives are historic because we have been documenting their lives for more than …
Advice for wining the war-on-wolves. There’s a culture of trolling, attention seekers, and the haters in the comment section on every wolf advocacy page. Those trolls can create a culture of angry rhetoric real fast. It’s my experience (been doing this since the year 2000) that anyone claiming to kill a wolf and use the …
Continue reading "Education and Awareness Wins Over Angry Rhetoric Every Time…"
Urgent: Wolves need your help...
So yes, I did start my day out looking for the Lamar Canyon pack. Several other wolf watchers were also, and everyone was coming up empty. It wasn't surprising they weren't around, as something spooked them off the carcass yesterday, and they may not have wanted to go back. I heard the Junction Butte pack …
Continue reading "A Yellowstone Glimpse – Day 5 – Junctions to the Rescue"
Congress's Fiscal Year 18 spending bill has provisions that will remove ESA protections for gray wolves in the Great Lakes. In Congress both the House and Senate versions include language that will remove federal Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Further, the provision would bar judicial review of …
Any day I am in Yellowstone is a good day, and some days are just incredible. Today was one of those incredible days! Anyone who knows me knew I would start my day out where we had seen the Lamar Canyon Pack yesterday. Just as I was pulling in, a couple of wolf watcher friends …
Continue reading "A Yellowstone Glimpse – Day 4 – The Call of the Wild"
Today's drive into the park was certainly less harrowing than yesterday's white knuckler - no cars off the road or stuck sideways on drifted over S-curve inclines. I drove to where we had seen wolves the last 2 days - hmmmm - no wolf crew or regular wolf watchers. I hadn't passed anyone with spotting …
I enjoyed reading John Anderson's perspective concerning his recent opinion editorial where he makes a strong case for the wolf; Perhaps it is time for us to ask why one species is given a black mark beside it and another is elevated to a position of reverence. I give you the wolf and the bald …
...The arrival of spring brings a new generation of wolves ready to explore the world. However, these youngsters will require training and socialization within their family unit before assuming their places in the pack hierarchy. Play is an important component for their training and growth. By Alex Krevitz, M.A. Science Editor for Wolves of Douglas …
Continue reading "The value of play for the curious wolf pup…"