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Isle Royale Wolves: Down but Not Out
by Rolf Peterson
How long will wolves survive on Isle Royale? In 2012, only nine wolves remained in
the isolated population on that wilderness island in Lake Superior some 20 miles(32
kilometers) from the Ontario mainland. That is the lowest level ever recorded for
this population, which has been monitored annually every winter since 1959.
Wolf Hunt Planned for Two Midwestern States
Minnesota's First-Ever Wolf Season
by Dan Stark
Wisconsin to Open Wolf Hunt October 15
by Jess Edberg
Minnesota and Wisconsin have both passed laws directing their respective departments
of natural resources to implement wolf harvest seasons this fall. The following
articles detail the proposed hunting and trapping seasons for each state.
Mexican Wolf Recovery: Moving Forward Through Collaboration
by Sherry Barrett
Things are looking up for the Mexican wolf. In the last three years, the population
has grown by nearly 40 percent-from 42 to at least 58, with more pups born this past
spring.
by Nancy jo Tubbs
After a national search, directors of the Inter-national Wolf Center are thrilled to
announce Rob Schultz as the Center's new executive director. Rob's leadership
experience in non-profit organizations, his fundraising expertise and his skill in
working with boards and guiding staff brought him to the top of our list of 109
candidates.
There's No Manual When It Comes to Pup Care
by Lori Schmidt, wolf curator, International Wolf Center
In our 23 years of wolf management, we've had a variety of experiences managing pups.
This edition of Tracking the Pack highlights each of our pup litters including the
successes and challenges we faced with each.
Wolves, Caribou Lose Ground in Canadian Tar Sands
by Tracy O'Connell
The constant battle for and against wolves continues globally. A brief summary of
some of what is happening around the world-both to conserve and eradicate wolves.
Protecting Our Cache From Wolves
by Paul Schurke
Since we have a kennel of Inuit sled dogs here in northern Minnesota wolf country, I
was more than a little curious about the video clip a friend sent titled
"Wolves Attack
Inuit Dogs". The clip, filmed by French mushers on Ellesmere Island, shows wolves
romping around the mushers' dog teams and, with dramatic music, seems to build toward
a pending attack. But that never happens. Instead the wolves appear to be simply
curious about their canine cousins new to the neighborhood.
Notes from the field
Wolf pups born in the wild are growing fast this time of year. They can weigh anywhere
between 28 and 70 pounds (13 and 32 kilograms). That is a big difference! Wolf pups
are born in late April or early May, so they are 5 to 6 months old by October. They
are also very active and are no longer at their den. They have spent the summer at a
rendezvous site with the adult wolves and are starting to join the pack on short
hunts, often returning to the rendezvous site by themselves. Soon they will be nearly
fully grown, and it will be tough to tell a pup from the pack's adult wolves.
Noninvasive Sampling Informs Today's Wildlife Research
by Nancy jo Tubbs
At one time, scientists killed and took the entire animal to study it. As noninvasive
sampling techniques evolved, biologists could minimize harm to the animal being studied
and survey animal populations in ways never before possible. The work became safer
for researchers and reduced the need to trap animals. Noninvasive sampling techniques
include DNA analysis, camera trapping and remote sensing.
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