PRESS RELEASE: Wildlife Advocacy Organizations Condemn Wisconsin Wolf Policy

Today we are stating that our coalition will not participate in the Administrative Rules hearing which sets wolf hunting permanent rules and ask WDNR to reconsider the changes made to their wolf management plan before submitting to the NRB for approval.

AUGUST 2023 NEWSLETTER

A note from our Executive Director, details about our upcoming Annual Meeting, news about the updated Wolf Management Plan, why wolf depredations are a non-issue, August Fireside Chats and MORE!

Press Release: Petition Seeks Hounding Ban in Wisconsin National Forest

Wildlife conservation and animal protection groups petitioned the U.S. Forest Service today to ban hounding in Wisconsin’s Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Hounding is the practice of training and using dogs to hunt and chase down black bears and other wildlife.

SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER

A note from our Executive Director about bear hounding season, exciting upcoming events, announcing our NEW "Robo Lobo" project, honoring our Volunteer of the Month, upcoming Fireside Chats, and more!

Today, Wisconsin Unleashed the Hounds

The unregulated harassment and torture of Wisconsin wildlife has officially begun. Over 4th of July weekend, more than 15,000 bear hounds will be set loose on public lands across Wisconsin to harass wildlife and disturb the peace of our natural areas.

ACTION ALERT: Senate Bill 366

We are asking you to make some urgent emails and calls TODAY to the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety regarding SB 366, the felony animal cruelty bill. There is only one day left to communicate with the Committee before they make their decision on SB 366.

The Countdown to Bear Hounding…

Starting this Saturday, over 12,000 bear hounds will be set loose on public land across Wisconsin to harass wildlife and disturb the peace of these natural areas.

The Economic Cost of a Great Lakes Wolves Delisting Rider

Imagine Wisconsin losing a potential 168,000 jobs and $17.9 billion in consumer spending. If the policy “rider” that aims to de-list Great Lakes wolves is included in Congress’s budget bill, Wisconsin could see a severe drop in these numbers. Wolves are vital to our economy in both direct and indirect ways.

Press Release: Bill Would Remove Public Protections for Hounding Dogs Engaged in Bear and Wolf Fighting

The bill eliminates the requirement for bear and wolf hounders to carry rabies and license tags for their hunting hounds. A public hearing was held one day after the bill was released.

Environmental Groups: Keep Hounding Out of Wisconsin’s National Forests

A number of environmental groups, including the Endangered Species Coalition, want to keep hunters who use packs of dogs out of public lands in Wisconsin, including the state's national forests.