The Wolf Connection

Wolf Tales is where you'll hear stories from Wolf Connection's staff and volunteers about their experiences. We'll also be speaking with musicians, artists, photographers and videographers about how the wolf has impacted their work.

Ted Heistman is an artist who uses clay to make sculptures of animals both past and present. He recently sculpted a wolf, and donated the proceeds to Wolf Connection.

We spoke about Ted rediscovering his passion in sculpting, how he decided to donate to Wolf Connection and the future plans for his clay sculptures.

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Jon T. Coleman is a Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame. He has authored 3 books including Vicious: Wolves and Men in America which documents the fraught relationship between early American settlers and wolves over three centuries.

We spoke about his book, the research that went into writing it and the revelations he discovered during the process.

Vicious: Wolves and Men in America can be purchased on Amazon and other book retailers.

Vicious on Amazon

Jon T. Coleman website

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Dan Vermillion was the former Montana Fish & Wildlife Commissioner and Chairman for over 10 years. Dan and other former Commissioners penned a guest essay in the Mountain Journal stating their opposition to Montana's current state regulations regarding wolves.

He spoke to us about his time as Commissioner, where he believes the divide on wolves is coming from and how Montana got to the place it is today on wolf policy.

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Monica Stahlmann is the author of the children's book Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup  and Regan Downey is the Director of Education for the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, NY.

Monica and Regan spoke about the events leading up to the creation of the book, how both are involved with the Wolf Conservation Center and the message they are looking to send with the publication of the book.

Trumpet the Magical Wolf Pup can be purchased through Amazon and other online retailers, 50% of all the profits will go to the Wolf Conservation Center.

Trumpet on Amazon

Wolf Conservation Center

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Jen GaNun is a vocalist and choreographer for the performance group Lost Walks since their inception in 2014. The group is rooted in movement, music, collaboration and conservation. By partnering with wildlife organizations, they are working to raise awareness, empathy and action toward protecting wolves and returning them to Colorado.

Jen explained Lost Walks journey as they became advocates for wolves, their partnership with the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project, and the concept of both their records.

Wolf, Woman, Man is available on the Lost Walks website at lostwalksband.com & the prequel album Blood Lantern releases in 4-parts on bloodlantern.com.

Lost Walks Website

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Marc Cooke and Kim Bean are the President and Vice President of the non-profit organization Wolves of the Rockies. Since 2011, their mission has been to protect and defend wolves from Yellowstone & the Rocky Mountains while trying to enact positive change for all wolves across the country.

Marc and Kim spoke primarily on the wolf hunts in Montana, the steps being taken to reverse recent legislation against wolves in the western Unites States and how the general public can get involved in these causes.

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Daniel Curry is a range rider who specializes in human wildlife conflict mitigation using non-lethal methods in northeastern Washington. He started his own business, G.R.I.P.H., which helps wildlife and humans coexist on the landscape.

Daniel spoke about his journey to G.R.I.P.H., the wildlife issues that are present in the state of Washington and how he is working to create a balanced approach to non-lethal conflict mitigation between animals and humans.

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Afsoon has been with Wolf Connection for just under a year, but has already immersed herself in caring for the pack and assisting with programs. She is constantly looking to gain knowledge to better herself and the team at Wolf Connection.

Afsoon has taken incredible pictures of the pack at Wolf Connection which you can find all over her Instagram page!

@afsoonerorlater

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Dr. John Vucetich has been working on the Isle Royale Wolf & Moose Project for over 30 years. He is a distinguished Professor at Michigan Technological University where he teaches Wildlife Ecology and Environmental Ethics.

We spoke with him about his time working on the Isle Royale project, his thoughts about the Endangered Species Act and the state of wolves in the present day.

His new book, Restoring the Balance: What Wolves Tell Us about Our Relationship with Nature debuts in early October.

Isle Royal Wolf-Moose Project

John Vucetich Staff Page

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