preference points only, said the ….

preference points only, said the plan is to distribute the quota and harvest permits equitably across the state’s wolf harvest zones in relation to wolf population estimates in each zone. Public quotas and permit numbers will be tweaked following tribal declarations.

Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission executive administrator Michael J. Isham issued a statement on Friday objecting to the higher quota.

“The DNR Natural Resources Board made clear that its decision to set the wolf quota at 300 has nothing to do with science or stewardship,” Isham said. “This reckless approach to ma’iingan management is why tribes have filed a brief in support of lawsuits that seek the restoration of federal protection of wolves.”