One issue in managing the Wisconsin wolf population is a threshold known as “the 350 goal.” Wisconsin's Green Fire (WGF) Adrian Wydeven and Tom Hauge discuss the history, science, public attitudes, and more regarding the contentious "350 goal. A press release from Wisconsin's Green Fire Released: The 350 Wolf Goal in Wisconsin: An Assessment …
People and Wolves on Location at Red Cliff Pow-Wow
We're on location at Kitchi-gummi (Lake Superior)Red Cliff Pow Wow. Anishinaabe people welcomed us and gave us interviews about their relative Ma'iingan (wolf) sharing stories for the film. Been years since I experienced a pow-wow, and I forgot how truly these people are connected to the earth. For example, they use the word being instead …
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Film project examines how people & wolves are learning to coexist.
Photo credit Voyageurs Wolf Project.Why use the title "People & Wolves"? I believe people have been connected with this iconic canine since the beginning of time; either with the wild wolf or through domesticating him/her to become our best friend. There has always been a connection between us two species. I want the viewer to …
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People & Wolves on location in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Behind the scenes... The film tells the story of Wisconsin's gray wolves, the controversies surrounding them, and how people are learning to coexist as these native predators are again fulfilling their ecological role after returning to the state about 45 years ago. “Wolves Mired in Political Intrigue” ™ With an appearance by Dr. Jane Goodall, …
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Living in the Wild: Grey Wolves know every square inch of their territory.
The following story is a testament to just how much wolves pay attention to human activity in their territory. A few years back I received a message in my inbox from a couple living in wolf country. The couple had concerns about grey wolves and were looking for advice. Photograph of a Wisconsin grey wolf. …
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Educating the public against anti-wolf propaganda is key to the health & welfare of Wisconsin’s gray wolf.
Making a difference for Wisconsin’s wild gray wolf through educational outreach. The best method for dispelling myths and anti-wolf propaganda is through education. A few years go I invited TWA to come to my summer school class to educate the students on Wisconsin’s Wild wolf. They came prepared with curriculum that totally engaged students. The …
Grey Wolves & White-tailed Deer: Urban Legend versus Scientific Fact
Stats are from 2019, but still hold true in 2021 proving there is no scientific basis for a wolf hunt in Wisconsin or anywhere else! “Minnesota has also become the number two all time Boone and Crocket trophy white- tailed deer producing state, followed by Wisconsin. This might suggest that wolves and deer are co-existing …
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