A man shot and killed a wolf in northern Minnesota after the animal charged him and his dog. The man reported the incident to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials shortly after it occurred during a ruffed grouse hunting trip. The … [Read More]
Tag Archives: wolf hunting
Minnesota Lawsuit Will Not Delay Wolf Season
Minnesota will have a wolf hunting and trapping season in 2012. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has struck down a lawsuit attempting to stop the opening of the inaugural season. It will begin Nov. 3. The court found that the … [Read More]
Video: An Idaho Wolf Hunting Double
Predator hunter Stan Burt, of Idaho, called in and shot two wolves within a minute of each other during the 2011 season. The pack howls as it approaches. [Read More]
New Lawsuit Aims to Stop Minnesota Wolf Hunting and Trapping Seasons
The Center for Biological Diversity and Howling for Wolves filed a lawsuit today against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The groups are seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent wolf hunting and trapping seasons. The early season is set to … [Read More]
Michigan Wolf Hunt Proposed
With wolf hunts slated to launch in Wisconsin and Minnesota this fall, a third Great Lakes state could soon open a season on wolves as well. Michigan House Bill 5834, introduced Wednesday by Rep. Matt Huuki, proposes Michigan’s first modern-day hunting … [Read More]
Montana Approves Wolf Trapping, Hunting Limits Increased
Montana trappers will be allowed to trap wolves in the 2012-2013 wolf season. It’s the first time wolf trapping will be allowed in the state. In addition, the bag limit of wolves during the hunting and trapping season has been … [Read More]
Preliminary Wolf Hunting Harvest Quota Set for Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials have announced a preliminary quota of between 142 and 233 wolves for the state’s first wolf hunting and trapping season. Officials called the quota conservative and said the goals of the first season are simply … [Read More]
Mountain Lions Killing Wolves in Montana
In an unusual uptick in predator-versus-predator conflicts in a small part of Montana, it appears mountain lions have the edge over wolves. Two radio-collared wolves have been killed by mountain lions in the Bitterroot, Montana area since January. Two additional … [Read More]
Large Canine Shot in Newfoundland Is a Wolf
The 82-pound canine that was shot in Newfoundland, Canada in March has been DNA tested and confirmed as a wolf. Wildlife officials initially believed the canine shot by hunter Joe Fleming was a coyote, but it has now been identified as … [Read More]
Minnesota Wolf Hunting and Trapping Season Details Released
Minnesota state officials released the details for the state’s first wolf hunting and trapping season today. The season will be split into an early season that coincides with the firearms deer season and a later season for hunting and trapping … [Read More]
