Qualified stakeholder applicants are sought to serve on the DNR’s Wolf Advisory Committee (WAC). The purpose of the WAC is to assist the DNR with the implementation of the Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan.
Approved in 2023, the plan details the objectives, strategies and products, that will help guide wolf conservation and management efforts in Wisconsin.
The WAC provides input and recommendations to the DNR on various topics, including policies, plans, season structures and harvest quotas. The committee acts as an advisory body, to help identify and discuss emerging issues related to wolves in Wisconsin.
In addition, the WAC provides an opportunity for public input on, and awareness of, the DNR’s wolf conservation and management activities.
The WAC will be comprised of relevant DNR staff, representatives from government agencies/entities, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, Wisconsin’s Ojibwe tribes and up to 10 stakeholder seats. The stakeholder seats are structured to represent a broad and balanced spectrum of interest groups, and viewpoints.
These stakeholder seats will be filled, via a competitive application process, and are subject to three-year term limits.
Stakeholder seats will be divided evenly among five stakeholder categories of hunting and trapping; agricultural and ranching; environmental; conservation science and education; and at-large, unaffiliated.
Being a committee member is a privilege, and requires significant time and work commitment. Members will be expected to attend all scheduled meetings and come prepared to discuss relevant topics, by reviewing supporting materials and the agenda before each meeting. They will also be expected to work collaboratively with those whose views may significantly differ from their own.
Preference will be given to candidates, who demonstrate the ability to engage in constructive dialogue regarding wolf conservation and management, recognize the complexity of issues surrounding wolf conservation and management, and genuinely work toward mutual understanding and durable management solutions.
Applications will be accepted until May 4. More information is available at dnr.wisconsin.gov.