Paul A. SmithMilwaukee Journal SentinelView CommentsAD-1:0-1https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.442.0_en.html#goog_1384831690
The Natural Resources Board on Mondayunanimously approved a statewide harvest quota of 200 gray wolves in a hunting and trapping season planned for Feb. 22-28 in Wisconsin.
The kill goal wouldbe spread across the state’ssix wolf management zones, excluding American Indian reservations.
The actual quota available to state-licensed hunters may be less than 200 depending on tribal declarations. As of Monday,Ojibwe tribes, which are entitled to 50% of fish and wildlife resources in territory ceded to the U.S. in treaties, had not issued a statement on the matter.
Permitapplications ($10) will be available beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesdaythrough midnight Saturday. Winners can purchase a $49 license beginning Feb. 22.
The flurry of activity comes after a Jefferson County judge ruled last Thursdaythat the Department of Natural Resources must hold a wolf hunting and trapping season this month.
State lawcalls on…
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