Madison - This year's wolf hunt could be in jeopardy.

That's because a Dane County judge has blocked hunters from using dogs to go after wolves this fall.

Judge Peter Anderson issued a temporary injunction today.

Several groups say the DNR failed to impose restrictions on hunting dogs during this fall's wolf hunt.

It's unclear what the ruling means for the hunt. Hunters can still go after wolves.

But DNR officials have warned this ruling could stop the hunt.

They say they don't have enough time to change their regulations to reflect the dog ban before the hunt begins in mid-October.

DNR attorney Tim Andryk says the agency will have to review the judge's order.