Senate Bill 665 amends the current law regarding wolf management in Wisconsin by requiring the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a statewide wolf population goal as part of its wolf management plan. The bill specifies that if wolves are not listed on either the federal or state endangered lists, the DNR is responsible for allowing and regulating the hunting and trapping of wolves.

The amendments to the statute include the insertion of language that mandates the DNR to implement a wolf management plan that includes this statewide population goal. Additionally, the bill clarifies the DNR's authority to regulate wolf hunting and trapping, including the ability to limit the number of hunters and trappers and the number of wolves that can be harvested through licensing.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 29.185(1m), 29.185