Wolf Ecology Clinic (Free) - Friends of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
One Day Wolf Ecology Clinic (Free)
Saturday, February 1, 2025
NNWR Visitor Center 11365 Headquarters Rd.
Registration required for each portion of the day. This event is co-sponsored by the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (NNWR), Friends of NNWR and the Timber Wolf Information Network.
Saturday, February 1, 2025
NNWR Visitor Center 11365 Headquarters Rd.
Registration required for each portion of the day. This event is co-sponsored by the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (NNWR), Friends of NNWR and the Timber Wolf Information Network.
Register by Jan. 27 at: refugereservations765@gmail.com Give name, phone and whether you are attending AM only or All Day.
Day’s Agenda
9-11:30: (A.M. session is limited to fifty people. P.M. session - has a maximum of 20)
(While instructors are presenting, TWIN trackers will be in the field searching for wolf sign for the afternoon outing.)
Day’s Agenda
9-11:30: (A.M. session is limited to fifty people. P.M. session - has a maximum of 20)
(While instructors are presenting, TWIN trackers will be in the field searching for wolf sign for the afternoon outing.)
1. Wolf Management in Wisconsin
- History of WI Wolf Management
- Change in Numbers / Distribution since 1980
2. Conflict Management
- Livestock, Dogs and Human Safety
3. Natural History of Wolves
- Life facts on wolves as individuals, packs and wolf populations
- Wolves and Deer - basics of deer ecology as influenced by winter and wolves
Lunch – 11:45 to 12:30: NOTE: Participants planning to participate in the field component need to bring their own lunch and dress for the weather. Field Component – 12:45 to about 3:00 pm.
While in the field, TWIN volunteers hope to show and interpret wolf sign, discuss census survey techniques, and discuss winter ecology of other creature signs opportunistically encountered.
Special Considerations for Participants:
1. AGE Recommendations RESTRICTED 12 years old and up due to content (we discuss SEX and detailed biological topics)
2. Persons with AMBULATORY ISSUES need to evaluate as the outdoor outing component is strenuous.
3. Persons must provide warm winter clothing, water-proof, insulated boot wear for the afternoon component.
Dick Thiel is a retired Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist who initiated the wolf recovery program in the 1980’s. He has authored several books on wolf recovery that will be available at the Karner Korner Nature Store inside the Visitor Services Center on the day of the event. Dick has served for a time as Chairperson of Timber Wolf Information Network, a Wisconsin – based wolf education organization he helped found in 1989, and serves on the Board of Directors of the International Wolf Center, based in Minnesota. He remains active in wolf matters, conducting educational workshops for both organizations which are dedicated to presenting accurate, science-based information on wolf ecology, and as a consultant.
Please consider a donation to the Friends of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge during your year-end giving. Your gift allows us to continue to offer program opportunities like this one. Go to friendsofnnwr.org to donate on line or send it to: Friends of NNWR N11365 Headquarters Rd. Necedah, WI 54646
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Wolf Ecology Clinic (Free) - Friends ...
Date and Time
Saturday Feb 1, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
Location
NNWR Visitor Center
N11385 Headquarters Rd
Necedah, WI 54646
Fees/Admission
Registration Required
