Government killing of 8 wolves suggests Upper Peninsula may be overcrowded with wolves | MLive.com

A couple of weeks ago, I read with some dismay about eight wolves shot and killed in and around Ironwood, a western Upper Peninsula town.

Ironwood is a gateway community, a popular tourist town — population 5,380 — on the Wisconsin border.

The town is known for its historic iron mines and ski jumping. It has the distinction of having built one of the first ski-flying hills in North America and has a 188-inch average snowfall.

DNR Investigating Upper Peninsula Wolf Poaching - Northern Michigan's News Leader

The Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wolf poaching in the Upper Peninsula.

A Lieutenant with the DNR in Newberry says someone discovered the wolf at the end of April, just west of Engadine. An exam confirmed that the wolf had been shot. The DNR is looking for any tips that will help lead them to the person responsible.

Michigan wolves are increasing « Dave Richey Outdoors

By Dave Richey Outdoors

Wolves are becoming more common in the Midwest

Wolves have been steadily increasing across the Upper Penninsula of Michigan. Protected for the latter half of the 20th century, they are now slated for culling once again. photo Dave Richey ©2012 You love ‘em or hate them. Wolves have few people who could care less about these apex predators.

Discussing Michigan wolves means people are either “for them” or “against them.” Wolves, somewhat like black bear numbers, have a certain human acceptance or tolerance level.

Sadly, wolves kill other animals for dinner. Sometimes they kill things just to kill them, and it becomes a “sport.” It’s just what wolves are very good at doing.

Wolf Sighting in Wayne County

Angela S.
Plymouth, Michigan

Date of Sighting: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Time of Sighting: 4:00pm

Wayne County