She was more than a wolf

Wolf 813

On December 25, 2023, F&WS began an investigation into the killing of Wolf 813 by a retired WDNR Warden. She was the Matriarch of the Echo Valley Pack.

Will justice ever be served?

F&WS has not spoken since the investigation started, and it is now March 8, 2025, fourteen months later. We wait…

A short film about Wolf 813

The short documentary delves into the heartbreaking tragedy of a wild wolf’s death in Wisconsin, shedding light on a devastating event that strikes against the belief systems of many. Through interviews and storytelling, the contributors effectively convey their knowledge and emotional depth, inviting viewers to empathize with their plight. With contributions from Ron Nordin Jr, Misty Nordin, and Genevieve Adamski of the Red Cliff Ojibwe Tribe, the film paints a poignant picture of loss and cultural conflict. The documentary succeeds in highlighting the inherent value of these majestic creatures and the urgent need for conservation efforts.

watch the film on YouTube

She was more than a wolf: Wolf 813 a short film on YouTube

Synopsis of the film

At approximately 02:00 AM on December 25, 2023, a retired DNR Conservation Warden and pro-wolf hunt advocate shot a wolf at his door. Ron Nordin, Jr., a Wildlife Technician for Red Cliff Tribe, got the news from the DNR after the holiday break that Wolf 813, a collard wolf he had been monitoring for over ten years, was killed. Ron and his wife Misty tell the story of the wolf they knew as Wolf 813, Matriarch of the Echo Valley Pack, and how her life and death impacted them as members of the Red Cliff Ojibwe Tribe. Wolf 813: More than just a wolf, a Short Film, Cast: Ron and Misty Nordin, Jr., Genevieve Adamski. Director and Producer Rachel Tilseth, Editor Justin Koehler, Camera Rachel Tilseth. Webcam footage of Wolf 813 provided by Red Cliff (Ojibwe) Treaty Natural Resources Department.

In the end, the loss of this beautiful animal serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between humans and nature, leaving a lasting impact on those who bear witness to its story. Tilseth’s film honores the memory of the fallen Wolf 813. ~Review by Short Films Matter

Will there ever be any justice for the Matriarch of the Echo Valley Wolf Pack?