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State pays scofflaws over hound deaths

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Wisconsin, the only state with a program that compensates the owners of dogs killed by wolves while hunting other animals, has paid tens of thousands of dollars during the past decade to individuals who have violated state hunting or firearms laws.

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Scientists question state’s course on wolves

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As hunters prepare for Wisconsin’s wolf hunt, some scientists are warning that a proposal to sharply cull the population could destabilize it — just two years after wolves were removed from the federal endangered list.

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Hunters on both sides of controversial bills

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Hunters were among the “winners” in the recently concluded legislative session, but also among the “losers.” What the session really showed was the success of certain pro-hunting groups in advancing their agenda, over others who also support hunting.