Bill > AB687

This bill modifies an existing Wisconsin statute related to wolf management by requiring the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a specific statewide wolf population goal within its wolf management plan. Currently, the law allows the DNR to manage wolf hunting and trapping when wolves are not listed as endangered at the federal or state level, and the department can issue wolf harvesting licenses and limit the number of hunters and trappers. The proposed change adds a new requirement for the DNR to set a clear numeric target for the overall wolf population in the state, which will help provide more structured guidance for wolf conservation and management efforts. This modification aims to create a more precise approach to managing wolf populations by mandating a specific population objective, which could help balance ecological considerations, wildlife conservation, and human-wildlife interactions.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab687