![]() ![]() Still, not everyone supports this type of human intervention into natural wildlife dynamics. “It’s been hugely successful,” says Sarah Hoy, an animal ecologist at Michigan Tech and one of the project’s leaders, to the AP. Together, these and other data suggest the island is on a path toward a healthy wolf population. Today, most of the wolves roaming the island were born there. Researchers have counted a handful of wolf litters since reintroduction efforts began in 2018. Last year, they suspect wolves had three-or possibly four-litters of pups. ![]() Within a year, those efforts appeared to be paying off: Researchers observed one litter of wolf pups in 2019, followed by two litters in both 20. To restore the predators’ numbers, biologists began trapping wolves in Minnesota, Canada and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, then bringing them to the island. Just two, highly inbred wolves remained within the national park in January 2018, and scientists did not observe any new litters between 20. In 2018, wildlife experts with the National Park Service (NPS) began translocating wolves to the island to help boost their nearly nonexistent population and keep the number of overgrazing moose in check. Overall, this year’s survey results indicate slow and steady progress toward restoring the island’s predator-prey balance. In this way, the moose die-off-though dramatic-is “needed,” writes John Flesher of the Associated Press (AP). The moose also contribute to their own demise by overbrowsing the young trees, which prevents them from maturing and dropping pine cones that would create more firs. Isle Royale moose are suffering from malnutrition because their primary winter food sources, balsam fir saplings, are infested with spruce budworms. Moose are in decline because of a food shortage on the island. Though the growing wolf population is responsible for some of those deaths-researchers say wolves killed 26 moose from January to March this year-the vast majority of the behemoth mammals died of starvation. The number of moose now stands at 967 individuals, down from 1,346 last year and 2,060 in 2019. ![]() And scientists are hopeful the group will be even larger when they count again: Based on their observations, they suspect up to five female wolves may have pups this summer.īut wolves are only one part of the park’s wildlife management efforts-the island’s moose population, meanwhile, is on the decline. According to the latest survey led by researchers at Michigan Technological University, the wolf population has grown by three individuals since last year. The archipelago in northwestern Lake Superior-centered around a 207-square-mile island-is now home to 31 wolves, despite hosting only two in 2018. Ī version of this article appeared in the Fall Issue (September/October) 2021 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine.Wolves are making a comeback at Isle Royale National Park in Michigan after nearly disappearing from the rugged island chain because of inbreeding and disease. Now offering over 150,000 sq-ft of premium indoor heated storage facilities in two locations, modern travelifts with over 80 metric tons capacity, and a comprehensive staff of certified marine technicians, Bay Marine has positioned itself as one of the best full-service yacht dealerships in the Great Lakes.įor more information, contact Mark Felhofer at 92 or. Bay Marine represents the highest quality boat brands in the industry including Riviera, Belize, Sabre, Back Cove, Monte Carlo Yachts, Edgewater, and Crevalle boats. With over a 50-year history, Bay Marine is a second-generation premium boat sales, service and storage retailer with locations in Sturgeon Bay, WI Waukegan, IL and Ft. ![]() Improvements will include new docks, clubhouse, pool, and an outdoor pavilion in a park-like environment. “The improvements we have planned for the Yacht Harbor are sure to elevate the nearly 80-year-old marina back to its former glory.”īay Marine plans an expansive remodeling of the Yacht Harbor facility to be ready for the 2022 boating season. The addition of the Yacht Harbor further strengthens our presence in Lake Michigan as a leading provider of premium yacht brokerage as well as sales and service for all boater’s needs,” said Mark Felhofer, co-owner of Bay Marine. “We are extremely excited to add the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Harbor to our portfolio of assets. The Yacht Harbor currently maintains a 96 slip in-water marina that neighbors the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. The Yacht Harbor, started in 1944 by George “Butch” Baudhuin, has always been respected for quality sales, service, and hospitality. The transaction was closed and assets turned over on the afternoon of July 30, 2021. Bay Marine has recently acquired the assets of the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Harbor (“Yacht Harbor”), which will enhance the company’s presence in the Great Lakes with expanded yacht brokerage, storage, and service capabilities. ![]()
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