MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the DNR’s Wolf Advisory Committee. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 4.

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.

The 10 stakeholder seats will be divided evenly among five stakeholder categories (two each). Full descriptions of the categories and requirements to be considered for a category are listed on the DNR’s Wolves in Wisconsin webpage under the Advisory Committee tab.

More information, including the committee’s charter, an FAQ document, blank applications and the link to apply, can be found on the DNR’s Wolves in Wisconsin webpage at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/wolf.