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Hopeful Hunters Await Word on Wolf Permits

The Wisconsin DNR will conduct a drawing on Thursday to select who will qualify for a wolf hunting or trapping license.State resources officials say 12,108 hunters and trappers applied for a wolf permit this year.  That's below a total of 17,377 applicants in the first year of the hunt.  The DNR has established a quota of 275 wolves for the upcoming season with two dozen set aside for tribal hunters. According to the department's 10-to-1 ratio, a total of 2,151  permits will be issued.  The wolf season is scheduled to begin on Oct. 15.