As of this morning 213 wolves have been killed in the first five weeks of Wisconsin’s annual wolf slaughter. In little more than 10 days packs of vicious four legged weapons will be unleashed upon the surviving wolves in Wisconsin’s “Zone 3,” the only remaining open wolf kill area in the state. The killing cartel puppets at the Wisconsin DNR have to be hoping that the 251 kill quota is reached during the upcoming gun deer killing season that commences this weekend. They have already been taking massive heat over their reckless and politically motivated wolf slaughter/witch hunt and the last thing they want the public to see are the inevitable photos and videos of dogs attacking wolves in what amounts to government sanctioned dog fighting. If anyone comes across photos and videos exhibiting this activity please do not hesitate to forward it to us.
Yesterday I was informed by a wildlife advocate in Wisconsin that the DNR once again is refusing to take action against bear hounders that openly violate the law and allow their four legged weapons to attack bears and other wildlife. The advocate was emailed this photograph earlier in the year by a troll in an effort to taunt them.
A clear violation of Wisconsin law and again ignored by the Wisconsin DNR. Used under Fair Use Doctrine.
This is the response from the DNR:
If you have additional information that you would like to share regarding this matter please feel free to contact me directly via email or by phone at (608)279-1960. To report violations outside of normal business hours please feel free to contact our 24 “Hotline” by phone at 1-800-847-9367, via text at TIP 411 (847411). Text: TIPWDNR [space] followed by the tip or via email at le.hotline@wisconsin.gov<mailto:le.hotline@wisconsin.gov>. The hotline is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained staff will relay reported information to our conservation wardens. Anyone who calls the hotline or provides information can remain anonymous.
Thank you again for sharing your concerns with us and don’t hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
John M. Welke
Commercial and Internet Enforcement Administrator
Special Operation Unit
Bureau of Law Enforcement
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
(*) phone: (608) 279-1960
(*) fax: (608) 266-3696
(*) e-mail: john.welke@wisconsin.gov
Website: dnr.wi.gov
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Hmmmmm. The same Warden that also refused to take any action against wolf killers not immediately tagging their kills in violation of their own printed rules. This is on top of the fact that there were ZERO violations against bear/coyote hounders in 2012. Earlier this year this video was posted to the Facebook page of someone purported to be the DNR’s “Youth Hunter of the Year” and one of their trapping instructors in northern Wisconsin. The person bragged on his page about allowing his dogs to fight this coyote:
This video along with the comments and more photos showing the purported “Youth Hunter of the Year” allowing his dogs to also attack bears were turned over to the Wisconsin DNR by concerned wildlife advocates. After some time passed the investigating Warden informed the complainant that he would “have a talk” with the person and that was as far as the complaint went. Again no action was taken. When pressed on why no action was taken in the face of video, photographic, and internet comment evidence the DNR responded with multiple stories. The most absurd one came from the DNR spokesman Bill Cosh who said that the video above was just “some guy out west” and not their “Youth Hunter of the Year” and trapping instructor. The message from this is very clear. If you are a bear/coyote hounder you do not have to follow the rules because the DNR has your back. If you are a wolf killer breaking the rules they are only “technical violations” and you have nothing to fear from the Wisconsin DNR. Animal fighting and violations of the rules are perfectly fine with the DNR if you kill predators, but don’t you dare try to save an orphaned deer.
In even more bizarre Wisconsin related news it seems that the great white hunters of Wisconsin need to be reminded not to drink and drive while they are out “putting food on the table” this deer killing season.
When hundreds of thousands of deer hunters hit the highways in Wisconsin this weekend, they’ll be reminded at the gas pump to stay sober while behind the wheel.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association to install 150 gas pump topper signs at convenience stores throughout the state.
The signs feature an orange-clad bearded hunter becoming an orange jail uniform-clad bearded inmate because he didn’t stay sober heading out to the hunt.
Funny. I never see these types of warnings for the millions of people that take to the woods to watch wildlife or hike in Wisconsin. If that isn’t absurd enough the DNR had to put out a story essentially trying to make excuses for the reckless fools that shoot people while out “putting food on the table:”
DNR: Hunt accidents rare, mistakes blamed
Wisconsin wildlife officials say shooting-related hunting accidents are rare but most result from basic firearm safety mistakes.
Post-Crescent Media reported Wednesday that Department of Natural Resources records show 28 hunting incidents in 2012, including four deaths. Most were attributed to gun-deer hunting, squirrel hunting and turkey hunting. Thus far in 2013 the state has seen 18 incidents, including one Marathon County squirrel hunter who was killed.
Girl for Animal Liberation
November 22, 2013 at 4:56 pm
This makes me sick!
Exposing the Big Game
November 22, 2013 at 7:19 pm
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November 22, 2013 at 7:44 pm
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November 23, 2013 at 3:18 pm
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Rosemary Lowe
November 23, 2013 at 6:06 pm
I just attended the Federal FWS “hearing” in Albuquerque on the delisting of the Grey Wolf and proposal for Mexican Wolf re-introduction in the Southwest. For anyone who still believes the propaganda that “wolves and livestock can coexist” please do some homework on this issue. I was there for the whole thing,and I can tell you that the Livestock Industry which grazes with federal subsidies, on National Forests, wilderness areas, BLM and other public lands, is not budging or in any way interested in having any wolves, coyotes, mountain lion, and most other native wild species any place where there livestock is–and they made it very clear at this hearing, one by one, with their black cowboy hats on and their inbred, 1800’s “the only good wolf (or coyote, or…) is a dead one” rantings. Every official livestock entity was there, including The Livestock Growers’ Assoc., The Stockman’s Assoc., The Cattleman’s Assoc., and even the state Soil Conservation Service—all speaking out against re-introduction of wolves–or any other native wildlife they deem a “threat” to their industry. Those of us who were there to speak on behalf of the animals outnumbered these wildlife-hating folk, but they are still politically powerful, and very hateful.
If people really want to save the wolves, and coyotes and other wonderful native animals, we must choose our side now. The public lands need to be rid of The Livestock Industry–now, if we are to see any successful re-introductions of native wild animals. Public lands are large in The West, and they can provide haven for these animals, but livestock shouldno longer be there, not with an industry that is so anti-wildlife. Let these ranchers graze on their private lands. If they make it, fine. If not, fine. Wolves, Not Livestock, on Public Lands!
RR
November 23, 2013 at 10:21 pm
Thanks for the update on what happened at the meeting , and the direction to go from here ” No cattle on public lands”