Wolf Management Plan

[Rebel SS]

DNR to update Minnesota’s wolf management plan

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is updating the state’s wolf management plan and is looking to the public for input.

To that end, the agency is creating a new wolf plan advisory committee to help inform the update to the management plan. Applications are now open for the committee, which is one of several ways the DNR will engage with the public on the plan.

“It’s critical to have all voices about wolves at the table,” said Dan Stark, the DNR’s wolf management specialist. “With the public’s input, we can effectively evaluate how the wolf management plan is working and identify what may need to be improved.”

Drafted in 2001, the state’s wolf management plan provides the framework that guides the state’s decisions about wolf regulations, population monitoring, management, damage control, education, research, and other issues.

In addition to the advisory committee, the DNR will gather public input through:

A public perception survey;
A public comment period; and
Open houses at area wildlife offices.

Tribal engagement and outside experts

Separate from, but complementary to, these public engagement efforts, the DNR will coordinate and communicate work on the wolf plan directly with Minnesota’s tribal governments. In addition, the DNR is seeking to form a technical committee that will include natural resource agencies, tribal representatives, agricultural agencies, and universities to provide expert review of the information presented and discussed during the 12-month planning process.

How to apply for the wolf plan advisory committee

The DNR seeks committee members who represent diverse perspectives, including hunting and trapping; wolf advocacy and animal rights; livestock and agriculture; forestry, conservation and environmental protection; and local governments.

People interested in serving can find information about the advisory committee’s structure and functions, expectations of members, and how to apply on the
DNR website. The application deadline is Dec. 20. The DNR will select members in January, and convene the committee’s first meeting in February.

Stark said the goal of the wolf management plan is to ensure the long-term survival of wolves in Minnesota while addressing wolf-human conflicts. “We know people have strong feelings about wolves,” Stark said, “so it’s important that we understand and consider Minnesotans’ diverse insights, concerns and values regarding wolves.”

Meetings and engagement opportunities will begin in spring 2020 and continue through the summer. The plan is expected to be ready for final public review and comment next October and finalized in December 2020.

The state’s 2001 wolf management plan resulted from legislation, a public input process, and recommendations from a 33-member advisory group. The planned update is part of the DNR’s commitment to ensuring the document reflects current issues and understandings about wolves.

Information about wolves in Minnesota, annual population surveys, reported mortalities, responding appropriately to wolf encounters, and protecting pets and livestock can be found on the DNR’s wolf management webpage.

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[Leech~~]

Interesting that they never have a "Moose Calf Survival PLAN!" 

Click pic, for the Fuzzy Wolfy Aaaauu feeling!

[Rebel SS]

                                     

[deadeye]

They can have all the wolf planning plans and meeting they want however, without the authority of the US Government, they can do nothing.  Problem is the groups from California and other states without wolves have the money and can put pressure on the Legislators in DC.

[Leech~~]

They can have all the wolf planning plans and meeting they want however, without the authority of the US Government, they can do nothing.  Problem is the groups from California and other states without wolves have the money and can put pressure on the Legislators in DC.

Ding, ding ding, winner winner! 

[Reinhard]

Meetings, planning, and end result will be nothing done.  Meanwhile the wolf population is spreading and property owners affected will have to take their own action to protect what they have.  Isle Royal is complaining about too many moose eating their normal food supply that is getting scarce.  One reason, they do not have enough natural pretators  like wolves.  There has to be a balance.  Wolves are important part of the system.  Control, not elimination.  good luck.

[Rebel SS]

Mother Nature's end result usually takes care of issues and balances out without some suited bureaucrat playing god without a clue.

[markn]

deadeye you hit the nail on the head. BUT..... with some continued support to de-list these animals in the Great Lakes Region by contacting our senators and reps. and let them know what you think about wolves we may be able to get them de-listed here, Mich. and Wisc. I don't really care that New Hampsire and a couple of other states don't have it's quota of wolves and that's the #1 reason the feds haven't de-listed them. There, I feel better now. Have a great one everyone. 

[Leech~~]

Minnesota has more Wolves then any state in the lower 48 states. More then Montana, Idaho and Wyoming combined. We could use some special regs here. 

As far as Good old Mother nature taking care and balancing things out.  I offer for you now Isle Royale or well North West MN Moose pop. 

[LPS]

This is another matter that needs to be handled with some common sense.  Who would have ever thought there could be such a lack of common sense in this country. 

[Rebel SS]

Minnesota has more Wolves then any state in the lower 48 states. More then Montana, Idaho and Wyoming combined. We could use some special regs here. 

As far as Good old Mother nature taking care and balancing things out.  I offer for you now Isle Royale or well North east MN. 

I didn't say how long....give it another 50 years or so! 

[Leech~~]

Minnesota has more Wolves then any state in the lower 48 states. More then Montana, Idaho and Wyoming combined. We could use some special regs here. 

As far as Good old Mother nature taking care and balancing things out.  I offer for you now Isle Royale or well North east MN. 

I didn't say how long....give it another 50 years or so! 

Didn't you hear #AOC : ‘…world ending in 12 years due to climate change.  Who cares in 50t? 

[Rebel SS]

AOC?  Arabic Oil Countries? or Animals On Crack?   

[Leech~~]

AOC?  Arabic Oil Countries? or Animals On Crack?   

What?  ROCK
              You

[Rebel SS]

Ooooooh...that thing. I'm not politically imbued.   

[LPS]

She does have a fairly ample rack it looks like.   

[glenn57]

awe...…...this is a wolf thread...……….not cougar!!!!!!!


i'd give her some tequila and take a run at it!!!!!!!