Wisconsin Wolves Dip Amid Warming Winters

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Wolves in Wisconsin are facing a subtle but concerning decline, dropping for the second year in a row despite overall stability — a lagging effect of milder winters that hurt pup survival. After nearly a century of eradication through bounty hunts, their comeback since the 1970s makes these fluctuations especially meaningful. Complicating matters, gray wolves remain federally endangered, with political battles brewing in Congress over removing protections. Wisconsin’s new management plan focuses on monitoring rather than setting targets, as habitat limits likely keep numbers in check — a…