The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' leader says he plans to bring a finalized wolf management plan to the agency's board for a vote in October. The DNR in November released a draft of its first new wolf management plan in almost 25 years. The draft erases the current 350-animal population goal, recommending instead that the department work with local advisory committees on whether local packs should grow or be reduced. DNR Secretary Adam Payne told the board during a meeting Wednesday that agency officials will make revisions through early July. The final plan will be presented to stakeholders between July and mid-September. He plans to submit the plan to the board for final approval in October.
