Wisconsin Humane Society
WDNR - Trapping in Wisconsin
valued and important as wildlife increases annually. Humane restraint is essential as we manage endangered and threatened species, reintroduced native fauna, and abundant furbearer populations. ... The Wildlife Society Statement on Trapping ... [Read More]
WDNR - Wisconsin Cooperative Trapper Education Program
The future of furbearer management is through an educated public that understands the need and value in the management of wildlife; and through trained trappers, familiar with modern, humane methods of restraint and handling of select furbearers. This program brings experienced, skilled trappers, trained and apprenticed in the trapper education program into the classroom where they share their knowledge and understanding with those of interest. ... [Read More]
Survnet & Communicable Disease
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) website www.wihumane.org/ has information about animal health and safety, what to do if you find an injured animal, have wild animals living under your porch, or want to know how to cope with coyotes, geese or deer: WHS wildlife webpage www.wihumane.org/wildlife/index.html . ... July 1, 2005: July is Rabies Awareness Month! Click here to read about how MHD is working with the Wisconsin Humane Society to prevent exposure to rabies!(pdf) ... [Read More]
Public Health News
The City of Milwaukee Health Department and the Wisconsin Humane Society are launching the first observance aimed at raising awareness of rabies disease in our community. To read more about this community alert, click here to download the full Press Release in PDF format. ... [Read More]
Welcome to the City of Franklin Web Site!
This program accounts for the costs associated with contracted services for animal control purposes. Historically, these services have been provided by the Wisconsin Humane Society, coordinated through Milwaukee County. The Humane Society no longer provides such services. The City is now part of a cooperative effort with other Milwaukee County communities to jointly operate an animal control services facility, governed by the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC). Construction of the facility was completed in August 1999, and MADACC assumed operation of animal control services. Each community shares the cost of operating the facility. Because service costs were not based on usage in the past, activity measures are sporadic. ... [Read More]
Public Health News
The City of Milwaukee Health Department and the Wisconsin Humane Society are launching the first observance aimed at raising awareness of rabies disease in our community. To read more about this community alert, click here to download the full Press Release in PDF format. ... [Read More]
WDNR - Wisconsin Cooperative Trapper Education Program Information
Trapping history and highlights in wildlife conservation Role of trapping today Principles of wildlife management Wetland values Furbearer management, biology, and disease Trapping laws and ethics Trap preparation, adjustment, setting, and safety Humane trapping methods Pelt preparation, skinning, grading, and marketing Practice setting at least 1 dry land set and 1 water set ... We believe that trappers create a good image when they engage inresponsible and ethical pursuit of our furbearing resource. Trappereducation teaches new or inexperienced trappers ethical trappingprocedures. Trapper education includes instruction in the mosthumane trapping methods, the history of trapping in Wisconsin andNorth America, and basic wildlife management principles. It is alsoimportant for trappers to learn and understand the importance ofmaintaining good relationships with landowners, other outdoorenthusiasts, and managers of our natural resources. The trappereducation course provides a solid beginning to trapping education— an education you will use everyday on the trapline. ... [Read More]
The International Scan Tour Addressing Wildlife Ecology and Transportation Issues in Europe - Greener Roadsides Summer 2002 - FHWA
Row 1: Raymond Sauvajot (National Park Service), Alex Levy (FHWA), and Hans Bekker (Host in Netherlands). Row 2: Geesje Veenbaas (Netherlands Guide), Fred Bank (FHWA), John Kinar (Wisconsin DOT), David Scott (Vermont DOT), Tatiania Damarad (Netherlands Guide), and Mary Gray (FHWA). Row 3: Dale Paulson (FHWA), Leroy Irwin (Florida DOT), Trisha White (Defenders of Wildlife), Susan Hagood (Humane Society of the US), Gary Evink (Scan facilitator), and Bill Ruediger (Forest Service) ... [Read More]
Information Resources for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees 1985-1999
Euthanasia by the injection of barbiturates (e.g., sodium pentobarbital) is perhaps the most humane euthanasia technique, and it is suitable for most species, safe for personnel performing the procedure, and moderate in cost (Fakkema 1994; Grier and Clovin 1990; American Humane Association 1988). Barbiturates are one of the cheaper euthanasia agents. However, as a controlled substance, the use of barbiturates requires a permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration, secure storage, and veterinarian supervision. The animal must be restrained during administration (e.g., squeeze cage) and personnel performing the procedure must be skilled. Dosages must be correct for the species and the animals weight. A parks maintenance staff may construct squeeze cages of their own design or by using designs found in the literature. If a veterinarian is not on staff, one may be available from a nearby humane society or a local vet may be willing to consult as a nonpaid volunteer. ... [Read More]
WDNR - Cable Restraints in Wisconsin
Cable Restraints are now legal for the Wisconsin Canine season. This has been made possible due to a three year study conducted by members of the Wisconsin Trappers Association (WTA) and the Department of Natural Resourses. This study, which is discussed in the document below, followed the Best Management Practices (BMP’s) established by the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (IAFWA). Cable Restraints have proved to be an efficient and humane tool for trapping canines. Necrospsied animals from this study showed little to no device related injuries from this tool. ... [Read More]
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