It wouldn't even make the same impact as a handful of F-150s. Wolves are protected by the Endangered Species Act. Wisconsin's wolf management plan allows for removing wolves from the state endangered and threatened species list once the population exceeds 250 outside of Indian reservations. The U.P. population has increased from three in 1989 to 249 this winter. A total of 30 U.P. wolves wear radio collars.
Wolves are distinguishable from coyotes due to their size.
While coyotes range from 25 to 45 pounds, wolves are between 50 and 100 pounds. Cattle farmers are occasionally compensated due to wolf depravation in Wisconsin. More often, wolves have raised havoc with bear tracking dogs, Huff said. Bliss Communication Inc. All rights reserved. Use of this material subject to the Times Terms of Use .