Support Wolf Report by Joining the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association

Minnesota’s wilderness is home to one of the largest wolf populations in the lower 48 states—and while these apex predators are a natural part of the ecosystem, their growing numbers have raised serious concerns for Minnesota deer hunters. That’s why the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) helped launch the groundbreaking community science initiative: Wolf.Report.

What is Wolf.Report?

Wolf.Report is a boots-on-the-ground project designed by hunters, for hunters. MDHA was instrumental in developing this initiative with the goal of educating the public, gathering real-time data, and highlighting the impact wolves are having on our whitetail deer population and hunting opportunities across the state.

Through Wolf.Report, hunters, landowners, and outdoor enthusiasts can submit sightings, trail camera images, tracks, kills, and other signs of wolf activity. This growing database helps paint a clearer picture of where wolf populations are thriving—and where deer numbers are falling.

Why Does This Matter to Minnesota Deer Hunters?

If you’ve spent any time in the woods over the past few years, you’ve likely noticed some changes. In many parts of the state, deer populations are declining, and hunters are reporting fewer sightings, more wary behavior, and changes in herd dynamics. While many factors contribute to this, increased wolf predation is undeniably part of the equation.

The data collected through Wolf.Report is being used to:

• Advocate for science-based wildlife management policies
• Support efforts to relist wolves under state-level control
• Educate lawmakers, hunters, and the general public about the real-world impact of unchecked predator growth
• Give hunters a voice in Minnesota’s predator management conversation

How You Can Help

Joining the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association is one of the most direct ways you can support Wolf.Report and help shape the future of deer hunting in our state.

When you become a member of MDHA, you’re not just getting a subscription to Whitetales magazine or access to local chapter events—you’re joining a grassroots conservation army that’s fighting to preserve hunting traditions, protect deer herds, and bring real data to the wolf management debate.

Stand Up, Speak Out, Stay Involved

The wolf issue isn’t going away. If deer hunting matters to you, now is the time to get off the sidelines. Support Wolf.Report. Join MDHA. Be part of the solution.

Visit www.mndeerhunters.com to become a member today. Let your voice be heard in the woods—and at the Capitol.