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Dog Depredations by Wolves in Wisconsin 2012

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mudbrook:
Dog Depredations by Wolves in Wisconsin  2012


Lake Nebagamon Pack, Douglas County
On January 18th, Wildlife Services investigated a complaint and verified wolves depredated a bobcat hound. The depredation occurred in Douglas County, Town of Solon Springs and six wolves were involved. Hunters and dog trainers should be aware of the potential conflict and should exercise caution within the area outlined on the map below. The caution area includes Highway 53 on the west, Highway AA & A on the south, Highway 27 & S on the east, and Highway B on the north.


Magee Creek Pack, Ashland County
On February 7, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a pet-dog that was not used for hunting. The depredation was located on private land in the Town of Jacobs. No caution area map was created.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm

mudbrook:
Gray Wolf Depredation Updates  5.4.12

   
On May 4, Wildlife Services confirmed a wolf attacked and injured a pet dog in Ashland County. The incident occurred on private property in the Town of Chippewa. This property is adjacent to a chronic beef cattle farm and trapping was initiated at this site.

We will continue to provide email alerts for both livestock and safety concerns in a timely fashion, along with alerts for dog depredations.

For more information on dog depredations by wolves, see the newly updated gray wolf pages.  http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/wolf/
 You can find them from the DNR home page by typing keyword "wolf" in the search bar.   http://dnr.wi.gov/

mudbrook:
Wolves depredate 2 hounds in Forest County


On July 6th, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves from the Atkins Lake pack killed two Plott hounds on private property in the Town of Crandon, Forest County. Both dogs were 5 years of age - one male and one female. This pack consisted of seven wolves last winter.

Hunters and dog trainers should be aware of the potential conflict and should exercise caution within this area. The caution area includes Highway 45 to the west, Highway 8 south, County S and Highway 32 on the east, and Yellow Birch Road and Old Railroad Grade on the north.

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/wolf/dogdeps.html

mudbrook:
Pet dog injured by wolves


On July 18th, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves injured a pet beagle in Douglas County. The attack occurred on private land in the Town of Dairyland. No caution area map was created.

You can find this update and more on the DNR's wolf pages. Go the the DNR website and type in keyword "wolf".
http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/wolf/

mudbrook:
Wolves depredate hound in Bayfield County


On August 9, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves from the Flag River pack killed a bear hound while training on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The dog was a 4-year old female Plott hound. Six to seven wolves were detected in this pack last winter, and pups were probably produced this spring.

A caution area map is now available on the gray wolf dog depredation page.
http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/wolf/dogdeps.html

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