Wolf Activity Alert System
Pet owners, hunters, and others interested in wolf activity can now sign up for automatic e-mail alerts sent to their computers or electronic devices from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Wolf pups begin to venture out of their dens this time of year, which causes adult wolves to become increasingly defensive and territorial. Unfortunately, pets and hunting dogs have a higher incidence of encountering wolves and can be injured or killed as a result. The DNR’s alerts provide timely information and maps of wolf depredation events to help owners avoid areas where conflicts arise. The DNR estimates the current wolf population in Wisconsin to be between 690 and 733. Attempts by the DNR to delist wolves as an endangered species in the Great Lakes region have so far been unsuccessful. To sign up for alerts, click on the word “Subscribe” at the top of the web page linked above.