I doubt it can be reached but this may be the only opportunity many of us older guys will get in our lifetime. Any number is a step in the right direction to control the wolf population. IMO

Sorry, this was a response to Fishdog.

So If the quota Is filled In Feb will there be another 200 quota starting next Nov?

Why would the 2020-2021 quota affect the 2021-2022 quota?

Does it for any other animal?

Quota for next year is not set. That will come next year after they get wolf committee together and update plan.

Very true. I forgot to mention that.

I think zone 5 will easily fill up. I don't think zone 6 will.

It's interesting how 50% of the tags go at random. I wonder why they don't do it that way for bobcat & bear. I don't know as they should, but I'm just saying it is interesting how different the draw system works for bobcat/bear vs wolf vs the totally random elk draw.

Hunter Nation response to WI DNR appeal. Filed just a short time ago.

https://acefiling.wicourts.gov/document/eFiled/2021AP000256/338161

I am not sure I would make that bet. Zone 6 is going to have the best access and there is snow which will help. Lack of other activities likely opens up all the private ground.

Add in how quota is divided up and it actually could be one of the first to close. Take 2013-14. We harvested almost 90% of count in a couple of weeks. Now we have about 20% of count. Sure that min count is higher now, but that just likely means there are a few more places for folks to target. https://www.google.com/search?q=wi+...&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Any one know when the decision is expected?

I've been watching, nothing yet. Probably won't be looking anymore tonight. The WI DNR web page promised to have all regulations for the season posted by today, that hasn't happened yet either. DNR is getting backed into a corner here. They're going to take full public blame on this if the court stops the hunt at the last minute. Maybe it's deserved.

Ope, DNR just updated it's web site, regulations now posted

I see I was wrong before about quota too. Looks like they didn't set at same percentage for each zone. Here the quota numbers for each zone.

Zone 5 had a lot of activity when I last wolf trapped. Probably too much pressure where I was at. The guys I ran into seemed respectful though. It was interesting to say the least. I hope you all have the chance to pursue a wolf. I'm kinda glad the number of tags doubled, but it could be a real circus. I might have to look for spots more off of the beaten path, so to speak, or maybe focus on zone 6 private like I did last time after zone 5 quickly closed.

44 pages, wow. The 'Hunter Nation' group is amazing and dedicated. It seems we all need to support them. It's surprising WDNR is making them jump through this many hoops to respond to the States appeal.

I thought I'd share this picture my relative sent me today. Wolves are on the move. This 1 on his property happens to be 1 of those properties not normally considered wolf territory, but they are continuing to expand beyond the main forests. Doesn't it make you want to set a trap

I bet NRB members are not happy DOJ filed the appeal on their behalf without consulting them.

So If I drew a wolf hunting trapping tag back when we had our first season. How does that effect my chances with either the preference point draw or the general draw.

Why would you say that? I figure zone 6 will be the first to fill. It's borders are right next to several other zones. LOL

Beav, half the tags are going to be random draw...everyone has equal chance at those. The other half are divvied up by preference points.