MN and WI both have a multitude of issues in the northern halves of the state.
Yeah, wolves, bears, and some improper management are involved. But rarely do I see mentioned the lack of cutting on National Forest lands, and, in my mind, it's the biggest of the enchiladas.
The young growth that all wildlife needs to flourish is either in very small pockets or it simply doesn't exist at all.
Extreme winters have not helped the cause of late either.
PA had the same problem. They’ve started cutting in the Allegheny National Forrest again after decades. There was hope it would help Ruffed Grouse populations, but there’s something else at play and the RG is still struggling.
