Assembly Bill 687 aims to amend the current wolf management regulations in Wisconsin by requiring the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a statewide wolf population goal as part of its management plan. The bill specifies that if wolves are not listed as endangered at the federal or state level, the DNR is responsible for allowing and regulating the hunting and trapping of wolves, while also implementing a management plan that includes this population goal.

The proposed changes to the law include the insertion of language that mandates the establishment of a statewide wolf population goal within the DNR's management plan. Additionally, the bill removes the conjunction "and" from the existing text, replacing it with a comma to clarify the responsibilities of the DNR regarding the regulation of wolf hunting and trapping. This legislative effort reflects a commitment to managing the wolf population in a structured manner while ensuring that hunting and trapping activities are appropriately regulated.

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