There is no doubt the wolves are moving south. We have seen a few around Eau Claire. There has been no established pack sightings here yet.
The DNR link showing a series of large packs in the central part of the state is interesting. I wonder why they jumped to that part of the state instead of spreading out from the north to the south.
I have not heard anything on the cougars. That's intriguing information as well. Best to carry a sidearm out in the woods these days. Especially in the northern part of the state.