Wisconsin

Wisconsin releases draft wolf management plan
First new plan since 1999; public comments accepted through Jan. 23, 2023

Hunter becomes first “modern era” hunter to take a Wisconsin bull elk with a bow
6x7 bull has a green score of 283 7/8”

Toxic chemicals confirmed in game animals
PFAS confirmed in Michigan, Wisconsin and Maine deer

Wisconsin waits for approval of new wolf management plan
Wildlife officials say there’s no wolf hunt planned for the fall – or at all

No winter wolf hunt in Wisconsin for 2022
Lawsuit blocks hunt as court schedule delays decision

Bull elk killed during Wisconsin deer season
Four-year-old bull was from state’s elk herd in Columbia County

Wisconsin bowhunter attacked by black bear
300-lb bear climbed into the treestand and bit hunter in the back

Wisconsin plans for second wolf season
WDNR calls for statewide quota of 130 wolves

Wisconsin wolf season closes early
Hunters and trappers surpassed state quota by 97 wolves

Wisconsin wolf hunt on-deck this month
WDNR will propose 200-wolf harvest quota, offer 2,000 wolf permits