Wisconsin Farmers Battle Wolf Depredation | Milwaukee News

Wisconsin farmers are in crisis as wolf attacks on livestock surge, leaving them stranded in a broken compensation system that delays payouts and often falls short—forcing families to shoulder devastating losses while state agencies scramble for funds. Governor Tony Evers insists hunting won’t be allowed under his watch, calling the current protections “generally working,” but critics like GOP gubernatorial hopeful Tom Tiffany blast Democrats for ignoring rural suffering, arguing wolves have rebounded too much and local control is essential. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau warns of total farm losses without urgent reform—and yes, even California counties are sounding the alarm—urging a bold, bipartisan strategy before the Northwoods’ livelihoods collapse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3d2c5934befbbee