Wolf Hunt tally approaches 50% of goal

The Department of Natural Resources says 20 wolves have been killed in the first three weeks of the U.P Wolf Hunt. As of 6 a.m. EST on 12/7/2013, the tally is as follows:

WMU-A
Status: Open
Current Harvest: 5

WMU-B
Status: Open
Current Harvest: 12

WMU-C
Status: Open
Current Harvest: 3

Licensed hunters are permitted to take a total of 43 wolves in the three zones. The hunting period will continue until December 31 or until the quota of 43 wolves is met, whichever comes first.

For more information on wolves in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/wolves.