Kills quickly exceeded statewide limit, forcing the state to end the hunting season earlyhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/03/wisconsin-hunters-kill-216-wolves-less-than-60-hours-uproar?utm_term=a04130d2fd9993ff9b973e5d36f72114&utm_campaign=GreenLight&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=greenlight_email

Victoria BekiempisWed 3 Mar 2021 11.34 EST

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Hunters and trappers inWisconsinkilled 216 gray wolves last week during the state’s 2021 wolf hunting season – more than 82% above the authorities’ stated quota, sparking uproar among animal-lovers and conservationists, according to reports.

The kills all took place in less than 60 hours, quicklyexceedingWisconsin’s statewide stated limit of 119 animals.

As a result, Wisconsin’s department of natural resources ended the season, which was scheduled to span one week, four days early.

While department officials were reportedly surprised by the number of gray wolves killed, they described the population as “robust, resilient” and expressed confidence in managing the numbers “properly going forward”.AdvertisementSenate debates as Republicans attempt to derail $1.9tnCovid relief bill – live