Two dogs killed by wolves in January 2014
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Two dogs, a hound and a beagle, were killed by wolves in separate incidents in January. The hound, an 8-year old Running Walker Cross, was killed in Clark County while the beagle was depredated in Price County. More details, including caution area maps, can be found on the DNR's gray wolf depredation webpage or by going to the DNR's website, dnr.wi.gov, and typing "dog depredation" in the search box.
Hound killed in Iron County
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On August 9, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 4 year old Walker/Blue Tick hound. The attack occurred in the Town of Mercer, Iron County. More information and a caution area map 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 season.