Great Lakes Wolf Summit Location Announced
Saturday, July 9th, 2016 -- 7:30 AM
State Senator Tom Tiffany of Hazelhurst and Rep. Adam Jarchow from Balsam Lake say they have now determined the location of their proposed Great Lakes Wolf Summit.The two Republican lawmakers say the forum will take place September 15 at the Das Lach House in Cumberland. They first announced their intentions of holding such a meeting several months ago to discuss options on how to best control the region's wolf population. Wildlife officials, scientists, and interested parties from Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota are being invited to discuss the necessity for state-led wolf management programs.
Due to a federal court decision, wolves in the western Great Lakes area were relisted under the Endangered Species Act two years ago. Prior to that time, states were given the authority to regulate wolf populations, which prompted Wisconsin to offer a limited hunting season for the animals. There have been multiple incidents involving wolf attacks on livestock so far this year, especially in northern Wisconsin. Sen. Tiffany says these attacks are examples of 'the unfortunate results of the wolf population being allowed to run rampant in Wisconsin
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