Our films will make the viewer stop and think about how the human race is impacting wildlife, specifically gray wolves.
By Rachel Tilseth Photograph is of Dr Jane Goodall property of National Geographic Magazine While getting involved in a cause is a way for a person to engage in making the world a better place it can also be a real challenge. You'll have to drop your expectations down to a more realistic level. Then …
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First ran on May 4, 2014 by Justin King on Digital Journal. First, could you explain what wolf hounding is? What is wolf hounding? It is a form of hunting that uses dogs to chase the wolf to the hunter so he can kill it. Wolf hounding is a barbaric practice and a return to …
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By Rachel Tilseth We(along with several other allies)visited with Senator Fred Risser on Earth day to thank him for working to remove the dogs from the wolf hunt. We discussed strategy and came away with a plan of action. We also visited other state representative to discuss removing the dogs from the hunt. Photographs: Patricia …
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Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin(WODCW) wants to remind the citizens of WI, that starting December 2014 the State of Wisconsin will allow the cruel and inhumane practice of hunting wolves with of dogs. Wisconsin is the only state in the nation that allows the use of free ranging dogs equipped with radio collars to chase …
A history of Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin. Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin was started in 2012 to draw attention to the plight of wolves in Wisconsin. Wolves were being hunted with hound dogs, trapped and killed shortly after being taken off the endangered species list 2012. In loving memory of "White Eyes" who died …
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In my dozen or so years as a volunteer WI DNR Winter Wolf Tracker, I learned a great deal about wolves. Wolves are territorial predators, social animals living within family packs, that depend on each other for survival. Wolves have a beneficial effect on ecosystems as a keystone predator. Wolves have been off the endangered …
Wisconsin DNR Wolf Advisory Committee recommended dog training times of the year. I offer this editorial on the WAC. The majority voted to recommend training dogs to hunt wolves beginning after deer gun hunt season closes through February. One biologist advised against chasing wolves with dogs during breeding season because wolves are very territorial and …
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Steve was one of the outdoor writers in attendance at the Wisconsin Outdoor Communications Convention held at Trees For Tomorrow in Eagle River, WI. I was one of six panelists on the topic of the wolf hunt. Here's a little about Steve in his own words. Photography and art has always been a part of …