Wisconsin Wolf Hunt in BriefThere is so much debate about whether wolf hunting with dogs should be allowed in the State of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project has tried to break the facts down into bite-size pieces with links to more detailed information. Please see its WI Wolf Hunt Overview page for the full history of the Wisconsin Wolf Hunt controversy.
Support Senator Risser's BillApril 24, 2013
Senator Fred Risser, 26th Senate District, is introducing a bill banning dogs from the Wisconsin wolf hunt. Dog-wolf conflicts, especially during the denning season, are guaranteed to lead to death on both sides. Please support Senator Risser's bill by signing this petition to The Wisconsin State House, The Wisconsin State Senate, and Governor Scott Walker. http://signon.org/sign/wisconsin-wolf-hunt-no?source=s.em.mt&r_by=451973 Appeal Filed in Wolf Hunt LawsuitApril 12, 2013
Plaintiffs filed an Appeal Friday morning with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals from the final judgment entered by Dane County Circuit Court Judge Peter C. Anderson on January 16, 2013, regarding Wisconsin DNR regulations governing the use of dogs to hunt wolves. Read the full press release Action Alert: DNR Spring HearingsUpdated March 23, 2013
On Monday, April 8, there will be 72 public hearings, one in each county starting at 7:00pm, where individuals interested in natural resources management have an opportunity to provide their input by non-binding vote and testimony to the Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Board, and the Conservation Congress on proposed hunting and fishing rule changes and advisory questions. WFHS stresses that this is a critically important opportunity for supporters to express concern over the controversial issues of expanding hunting in state parks and the use of dogs to hunt wolves. A strong turn-out would help to secure far-reaching support for legislative reform. More Information Risser Bill Will Prohibit Use of Dogs in Wolf HuntingUpdated March 4, 2013
State Senator Fred Risser is proposing legislation that would prohibit the use of dogs in the wolf hunt. Wisconsin is one of seven states that allow wolf hunting but the only state that allows dogs to be used in the hunt. More Information Action Alert: Contact Your LegislatorsUpdated January 9, 2013
On January 4, Dane County Judge Peter Anderson ruled that the use of dogs in training for wolf hunting will not be permitted. We are pleased that dogs will not be used in training, but disappointed that under this decision, dogs will still be permitted during wolf hunting season. Wisconsin is the first state to allow the use of dogs in wolf hunting. WFHS opposes the use of dogs in wolf hunting because it places dogs in dangerous, inhumane confrontations with wolves that will lead to injury or death. Quotas for Wisconsin’s wolf hunt were met in the first half of the allotted season without the need for, or use of, dogs, and the season was terminated earlier than originally planned. Please reach out to legislators, asking them to introduce legislation banning the use of dogs in wolf hunting. In Wisconsin, you can easily find your representatives and contact information by going to: http://legis.wisconsin.gov and clicking on the "Who Represents Me?" link. Without a legislative remedy, Wisconsin, in effect, will be sponsoring and condoning state-sanctioned animal fighting--the setting of packs of dogs on packs of wolves with deadly and inhumane consequences. The majority of Wisconsin citizens oppose even the idea of enabling unleashed, radio-collared dogs to pursue wolves for their owners’ thrill as antithetical to their values and a threat to both their private property rights and safe use and enjoyment of public lands. This dangerous, unnecessary, and unprincipled hunting practice is outlawed in every other state in the country--for good reason. As Circuit Court Judge Anderson stated in his ruling, the majority of folks in Wisconsin believe using dogs to hunt wolves makes no sense and is wrong, but that lawmakers and DNR sought to satisfy special interests, a small number of dog owners interested in engaging in this extreme conduct. This can and should be remedied. See the Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project |
HeadlinesDecember 1, 2013
Wisconsin Sport Hunters Can Throw Their Dogs To The Wolves Monday The Political Environment
March 4, 2013 Democrat Wants Block Dogs in Wisconsin Wolf Hunt Madison.com
March 4, 2013 Senator Wants Dogs Out of Wolf Hunt Fox11
February 27, 2013 Public Hearing Sees Vehement Opposition to Use of Dogs in Wolf Hunt Ron Seely, Wisconsin State Journal
February 12, 2013 Groups Sue to Restore Wolf Protection, End Hunts in Midwest Wisconsin State Journal
February 12, 2013 Wildlife Protection Groups File Suit to Restore Federal Protection for Great Lakes Wolves Humane Society of the United States
January 17, 2013 Wolf Lawsuit Wrinkle Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 14, 2013 WI DNR Wants Wolf Rules on Spring Ballot WKOW January 11, 2013 Wisconsin Judge Rules: Dogs Allowed To Hunt Wolves Examiner.com
January 9, 2013 WI Wolf 'Harvest' Without Dogs Proves Lobbyist Wrong The Political Environment January 4, 2013 Judge Allows Wolf Hunting with Dogs Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Associated Press
January 5, 2013 Ruling Reopens Doors for Use of Dogs in Wolf Hunting Ed Treleven, Wisconsin State Journal
January 4, 2013 Judge Allows Wolf Hunting with Dogs Leader Telegram
January 4, 2013 Concerns Persist About Dogs Tangling with Wolves WUWM News
December 10, 2012 Hunters: Voice Your Opposition to the Use of Dogs for Hunting Wolves WFHS
December 9, 2012 Outdoors: Wisconsin DNR Proposes Wolf/Dog Hunting Rules Associated Press
December 5, 2012 DNR Proposes Few Alterations to Wolf Hunting Rule Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 29, 2012 ASPCA Files Amicus Curiae Brief in Wisconsin Wolf Hunt Case ASPCABrief supports plaintiffs' motion seeking to stop the use of dogs to hunt wolves without necessary restrictions November 13, 2012 Mainstream Hunters to Enter Wolf Hunt Fray: Wisconsin hunters voice opposition to use of dogs for Hunting Wolves WFHS August 31, 2012 Judge Rejects Use of Dogs During Wolf Hunt Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel
August 20, 2012 TV Host and His Choice of Game Diminish Pleasure of the Hunt James Gorman, NY Times
August 16, 2012 Opinion: Handling of Wisconsin Wolf Hunt Illustrates Troubling Trend Ron Weber, Journal Sentinel
August 10, 2012 Plain Talk: Let’s hope lawsuit stops wolf hunt Dave Zweifel, The Capital Times
August 9, 2012 Wisconsin is Sued Over Dogs in Wolf Hunt Adeshina Emmanuel, The New York Times
August 8, 2012 Lawsuit Filed to Stop Wisconsin Wolf Hunting Season Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel
August 8, 2012 Wisconsin DNR Sued Over Wolf Hunting Rules WFHS
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