18 wolves taken so far in Wisconsin

Second week of hunting, trapping just starting.

October 22, 2012 at 6:02PM

Four wolves were taken in Wisconsin on Saturday, and two more on Sunday, making 18 killed so far in the Wisconsin season that began Oct. 15.

Eight of the harvested animals were taken by trap, with the remainder felled by gun.

None of the animals wore research collars.

Eleven of the wolves were males, seven females.

Three were taken in Vilas County, and three in Bayfield County.

So far, Wisconsin has sold 704 resident and six non-resident licenses.

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Dennis Anderson

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Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson joined the Star Tribune in 1993 after serving in the same position at the St. Paul Pioneer Press for 13 years. His column topics vary widely, and include canoeing, fishing, hunting, adventure travel and conservation of the environment.

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