The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported confirmed or probable wolf depredations in 2025, but these decreased in both cases but remained close to the five-year averages. The state recorded 77 cases of suspected or confirmed wolf depedations in the state in 2025 compared to 84 in 2024, 69 in 2023, 49 in 2022, 78 in 2021, and 86 in 2020. The DNR also reported $200,864 in compensation for animals killed or injured in 2025 conflicts with wolves, down from $322,970 in 2024 and up from $171,185 in 2022. The decreases occurred as the state's wolf population declined 7% according to the DNR's latest estimate. The highest amount paid due to wolf damages in Wisconsin was $336,129 in 2011. The wolf in Wisconsin and most other states has been under federal Endangered Species Act protection, which prevents the use of lethal control measures such as hunting and trapping.