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Voyageurs Wolf Project
By McShane, Sophie at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
For more than a decade, the Voyageurs Wolf Project has been uncovering the wild secrets of northern Minnesota, tracking wolves and learning surprising things about cougars and deer along the way. A recently captured video showing a cougar feeding on a deer has researchers eager to dig deeper into...
Key takeaway Project lead Tom Gable joined us via Zoom to share what they’ve discovered.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Voyageurs Wolf Project's findings on Minnesota's cougar population have significant implications for the state's wildlife management and conservation efforts. As researchers continue to study the interactions between wolves, cougars, and deer in northern Minnesota, their work may inform decisions on habitat preservation and hunting regulations in the region. The project's discovery of a cougar feeding on a deer also raises questions about the impact of cougars on Minnesota's deer population, which is a crucial factor in the state's ecosystem and economy. With the project's research focused on a relatively understudied area of the state, their findings may also have implications for the management of public lands and wildlife areas in northern Minnesota, including those in Hennepin County's neighboring regions. As the project continues to uncover the secrets of Minnesota's wildlife, their work will be closely watched by local conservationists, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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