Editors note: That brings the total number of known pet dogs killed or injured by wolves in 2016 to 34. As the season progresses we can most definitely expect more beloved pets to be killed more as wolves expand their pack sizes.
MADISON, WI –-(Ammoland.com)- Another eight more Wisconsin pet sporting dogs have been killed or left severely injured while training afield.
On August 21st, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated (killed) a 7-year-old bear hound on 8/20/16 in the Town of Chippewa, Ashland County. (1)
On August 22nd, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated (killed) a 2.5-year-old Walker hound and injured a 1.5-year-old Walker hound on 8/21/16 in the Town of Barnes, Bayfield County. (2)
Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated (killed) two bear hounds on 8/27/16 in Bayfield County. A Black and Tan hound was killed in the Town of Bayfield, and a Bluetick Hound was killed in the Town of Washburn. (2)
Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated (killed) a Black and Tan hound on 8/29/16 in the Town of Washburn, Bayfield County. (1)
Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated (killed) a Plott hound on 8/31/16 in Ainsworth Township, Langlade County. (1)
Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated (killed) a Bluetick hound on 8/31/16 in the Town of Knight, Iron County. (1)
More information and caution-area maps are available on the gray wolf webpage.
Hunters are reminded to use the caution-area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword “wolf management”) to help reduce conflicts during this year’s bear dog training and hunting seasons.
**Anyone suspecting a wolf attack in northern Wisconsin should call USDA-WS immediately at 1-800-228-1368 (in state) or 715-369-5221. In southern Wisconsin call 1-800-433-0663 (in state) or 920-324-4514.