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The
new wolf population figure for Wisconsin is 320 wolves
in approximately 70-80 packs, including those on Indian
Reservations.
Eighteen confirmed livestock depredations due to wolves and 17 dog depredations
occurred.
Over a 10 to 12 year period, wildlife service trappers, and state and federal
biologists trapped 19 wolves from depredation sites. Fourteen of those animals
were relocated to another area within the state; three of those wolves are currently
alive.
In 2001, $22,800 was paid by the state as reimbursements for livestock and pet
losses.
Source:
Timber Wolf Alliance News / Spring
2002
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