Anything scary in Wisconsin? (Milwaukee, Madison: live in, pit bull, cost of living)

[UpeoWaMacho]

Originally Posted by dreamhunter65

I like the wolves yes,but I also like my deer and coon hunting with hounds and my SAR work. Wolves have there place but let us hunt them also is what I am saying. They have no fear they pack up they will kill anything when hungry.

Have they attacked humans yet? I seem to recall there not being one recorded wolf attack against a human in North America ever. Has that changed?

[escapetacoma]

Originally Posted by UpeoWaMacho

Have they attacked humans yet? I seem to recall there not being one recorded wolf attack against a human in North America ever. Has that changed?

Apparently it has:
Wolf attack a tragic, cautionary tale

Not that I don't agree with your basic point! I understand the fear of wolves - if you've never heard them howling at night I highly recommend a visit to Wolfhaven (Wolf Haven International to gain an understanding Personally I'm MUCH more afraid of pit bulls and rotweillers than I am of wolves but I don't hear anyone saying that we should be able to go around shooting neighboor's killer pets just because they might be a danger.

[UpeoWaMacho]

Originally Posted by escapetacoma

Apparently it has:
Wolf attack a tragic, cautionary tale

Not that I don't agree with your basic point! I understand the fear of wolves - if you've never heard them howling at night I highly recommend a visit to Wolfhaven (Wolf Haven International to gain an understanding Personally I'm MUCH more afraid of pit bulls and rotweillers than I am of wolves but I don't hear anyone saying that we should be able to go around shooting neighboor's killer pets just because they might be a danger.

Good info to know. It's a shame that if finally happened, though.

It's a matter of perspective, you're right. We've built a society based on the absence of wolves, and now when we're trying to fix things, the two worlds clash. Money and humans always trump everything else, unfortunately.

I understand the basic needs of the hunter--I'm an omnivore, I eat meat. But seriously, hunting either elk or wolves now, when the populations are so low is not logical--unless we're trying to wipe them out in WI again.

[dreamhunter65]

Elk yes take years and be limited..Wolves were put on list where even cattle killers could not be shot think has been took off again..They are populating fast though. Bear is something else state not regulating good as population is high,many car/bear collisions and more in towns and cities.

[UpeoWaMacho]

Originally Posted by dreamhunter65

Elk yes take years and be limited..Wolves were put on list where even cattle killers could not be shot think has been took off again..They are populating fast though. Bear is something else state not regulating good as population is high,many car/bear collisions and more in towns and cities.

What is the bear population these days? I never knew one way or the other.

[dreamhunter65]

Black Bear Population and Distribution
Population Status:
Wisconsin has a thriving black bear population, which is currently estimated at approximately 13,000 animals. The primary range is in the northern 1/3 of the state, but bears are being sited more frequently in the central and southern counties of Wisconsin as they expand their range (See distribution map below). Although they are doing extremely well now, this was not always the case. Prior to 1985, unlimited and increasing harvests were causing the bear population to rapidly decline. Following a closed bear season in 1985, and with the cooperation of major hunter organizations and the passage of authorizing legislation, a new system of bear hunting and harvest control was initiated with the 1986 season. Since then, the bear population in Wisconsin has almost tripled!

In 2005, Wisconsin bear hunters harvested 2,645 bears. This harvest was expected as the DNR adopted an improved population model for estimating bear numbers which then significantly increased the number of permits. The DNR also increased the methods used to monitor the bear population. One of these monitoring methods is the use of ear tags. All hunters who kill a bear with tags are asked to contact the DNR with information about the bear.

I remember when younger rare to see a bear roaming around now see plenty,I am on North side though.

[UpeoWaMacho]

Cool. Thanks!

[CADRMNDANES]

Frozen Custard was the most scariest thing while I was visiting there a week ago. That stuff is GOOD!!!! I know I put a few pounds while there.

[CADRMNDANES]

Originally Posted by toodles

Actually those centipedes can bite.

As for snakes. Timber Rattlesnakes and Massassauga Rattlesnakes are pretty docile and hard to find. Both are endangered. Massassaugas are only found in 3-4 small areas of WI (1 area is about 8 miles east of Janesville). You pretty much have to step on them to have them strike, unlike the Eastern Diamond backs which will if you present the opportunity to them. Then again I like snakes and enjoy looking for them..

I heard there are rattlesnakes around devils lake. They like the dry, warm rocky areas.

[CADRMNDANES]

Originally Posted by WItoNC

I would highly recommend you come and visit our state of Wisconsin in January or February for a week, and see if you can take the cold. Those of us who have lived here our whole lives learn to brace against it. It is really quite chilly when the north winds blow and we have 20 below windchills. Can you even imagine what that feels like? I wish you the best of luck

That's why many folks head for a sunny vacation in Florida, Mexico, Hawaii or somewhere else tropical during the coldest months.