MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by animal welfare advocates seeking to invalidate Wisconsin’s new wolf management plan was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
Dane County Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke threw out the case that accused Wisconsin wildlife officials of violating the state’s open meetings law and disregarding comments from wolf researchers and supporters, reflecting how contentious the debate over wolf management has become in the state.
Ehlke ruled from the bench, granting a motion to dismiss filed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and its board. The lawsuit was filed by the Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance, also known as Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife.
The lawsuit alleged that Department of Natural Resources policy board members collected comments on the wolf management plan from interest groups it favored even after the public comment period ended.
Revealed: The '18 DEMANDS' Muslim Vote group issued to Keir Starmer after dozens of pro
Farmers harness science, technology to improve harvest
Lok Sabha election 2024: Why do India's elections take so long?
Woman in Minnesota accused in the deaths of 2 children
Matt Baker reveals the real reason behind him quitting his high
Spring outing popular among Chinese people: survey
Radek Faksa scores in return, Stars oust defending Stanley Cup champ Golden Knights 2
Ant McPartlin and his pregnant wife Anne