The baiting of black bears Researchers found that humans are influencing the ecosystem by subsidizing the food base. June 10, 2025 Rachel Tilseth The baiting of black bears starts in April and goes through to the end of September. That’s roughly six months of intentional food subsidies being fed to a carnivore. Not…
About Wild Gray Wolves A Wisconsin state Senator, a former board member of the WI Bear Hunter’s Association, has proposed a bill to establish a new wolf population goal. March 13, 2023 Rachel Tilseth This act by two GOP legislators upholds their argument that a 1999 Wolf Management Plan capped the population at 350 individuals. These opposing forces draw lines in the sand where…
Bear hunting dogs killed by wolves protecting pups at rendezvous sites. Uncategorized Second Hunting Hound Killed in Black Bear Pursuit Training July 22, 2017 Eighteen days into the 2-month-long period for training hunting dogs to pursue black bear in northern Wisconsin, the WI DNR confirmed that a Plott hound hunting dog had been killed…