Gray Wolf Depredation Alert Update 2011

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Gray Wolf Depredation Alert Update 2011

Morrison Creek Pack - Iron County

On March 10th, a 3-year old female beagle was killed by wolves from the Morrison Creek Pack while hunting snowshoe hare. The attack occurred on Iron County lands about 5 miles northwest of Saxon in northern Iron County. This is the first documented attack on dogs by wolves for 2011. Hunters and dog trainers should be aware of the potential conflict and should exercise caution within the caution area outlined on the map below. The caution area follows the Montreal River from Lake Superior to Highway 122 to Saxon on east side, Soo Line Railroad on South Side, the Iron/Ashland County line to Highway 2 and then along Highway 2 west to Madigan Rd north to Lake Superior.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm

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Gray Wolf Depredation Alert Update

Magee Creek Pack - Ashland County
On March 28th, Wildlife Services investigated the depredation of a pet Collie that was killed sometime on March 25 or 26th in the Town of Peeksville. The depredation occurred approximately 5 miles northeast of Butternut on private lands. The investigation confirmed that wolves from the Magee Pack had most likely attacked and killed the dog. While attacks on pet dogs are rare, they do occur.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm

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Gray Wolf Depredation Alert

Chequamegon Waters Pack - Taylor County

On April 22nd, Wildlife Services investigated a wolf complaint involving a hunting dog that was injured by wolves while coyote hunting on the National Forest. Injured was a 4-year old Walker female hound. The complaint is classified as a probable wolf injury and occurred in the Town of Grover, Taylor County. The pack involved had 2-4 wolves counted this past winter. 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 follows Highway 64 on the south, Highway 73 on the west, County M to the north and Division Road on the east.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm#chequamegon

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   Gray Wolf Depredation Alert Update 6.10.11

   
On May 27th in Clark County, a male bluetick coonhound was attacked by a large canid. Investigations indicated the dog may have been attacked by wolf or wolves, although no pack is known to live in the area, and no wolf sign was found at the site. It appeared that a wolf, wolf -dog hybrid or large dog, came into the yard and attacked the dog. The Department will treat this as a possible wolf attack.  More information is available on the gray wolf webpage.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm

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   Gray Wolf News & Depredation Alert

   
Dog injured by wolves in Washburn County

On June 27th, a pet dog was injured by wolves in a private yard in the Town of Minong, east of Sleepy Eye Lake. It is currently unknown which wolf pack may have been responsible for the attack. No caution area has been created.

For more information, see the Gray Wolf depredation page.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/wolf_map.htm#map

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Ox Creek Pack - Douglas County

On July 19th, Wildlife Services investigated a wolf complaint involving a bear training hound on Douglas County Forest lands. Upon investigation, Wildlife Services classified this as a probable wolf depredation by the Ox Creek Pack. The pack consisted of a pair of wolves last winter but probably had pups this spring. Wolves are currently using rendezvous sites and are are highly defensive of both pups and rendezvous sites. 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 follows US Highway 53 on the west, County AA and A on the north, Connors Meadow Road to the east, and County Y on the south.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm#ox

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Oreinta Pack - Bayfield County

On July 25th, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a dog on private lands in Bayfield County. The incident, that killed a 1 1/2 year old male Australian heeler, occurred in the Town of Port Wing. The attack was probably due to the Orienta Pack that consisted of 2 wolves last winter. Wolves are currently using rendezvous sites and are are highly defensive of both pups and rendezvous sites. Hunters and dog trainers should be aware of the potential conflict between wolves and their dogs this season. The depredation occurred on private property and no caution area was created.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm

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Black Lake Pack- Ashland County

On July 29th, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a a bear training hound while training on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The incident marks the 3rd hound killed during the bear hound training season. While the exact pack responsible is not totally clear, the depredation was likely due to the Black Lake Pack. This pack currently has pups and are using rendezvous sites. Wolves are highly defensive of both pups and rendezvous sites and both hunters and dog trainers should be aware of the potential conflict between wolves and their dogs in the caution area depicted in the map below. The caution area follows County Highway GG to the east, FR 172 south, FR 174 & FR 164 on the west, and FR 173 & FR 176 to the north.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm#black

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Gray Wolf Depredation Alert Update

Riverside Pack- Burnett County
On August 15th, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a a bear training hound on the Burnett County Forest. The depredation occurred in the Town of Swiss and was in the Riverside wolf pack's territory. Four wolves were detected in this pack last winter and they probably produced pups this spring. This pack also had hound depredations in 2009 and 2010 (see map). Wolves are currently using rendezvous sites and are highly defensive of both pups and rendezvous sites. Caution is advised to both hunters and dog trainers and, if using the area outlined below, to be aware of the potential conflict between their dogs and wolves within the caution area boundary. The caution area is bounded by Highway 77 along the south; Highway 35 to the west; Big McGraw Rd., Rocky Brook Rd., & the county line on the north; and Dry Landing Road, St. Croix Trail, & Namakagon Trail on east.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm#riverside

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Moose Road Pack- Douglas County

On August 20th, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a a bear training hound in Douglas County. The depredation occurred in the Town of Dairyland and was in the Moose Road wolf pack's territory. This pack also had a hound depredation in 2010 (see map). Wolves are currently using rendezvous sites and are highly defensive of both pups and rendezvous sites. Caution is advised to both hunters and dog trainers and, if using the area outlined below, to be aware of the potential conflict between their dogs and wolves within the caution area boundary. The caution area is bounded by Highway 35 to the east; County T along the south; the Minnesota/Wisconsin line on the west; and Moose Road on the north.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm#moose

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Lake Nebagamon Pack- Douglas County

On August 28th, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a a bear training hound in Douglas County. The depredation occurred in the Town of Solon Springs and was within the Lake Nebagamon Pack's territory. In addition to hound depredations in 2009 and 2010 (see map), this pack also depredated a training hound on August 23rd, less than 3 miles southwest of the current depredation site. This pack was comprised of 9 wolves last winter and likely produced pups this spring. Wolves are currently using rendezvous sites and are highly defensive of both pups and rendezvous sites. Caution is advised to both hunters and dog trainers and, if using the area outlined below, to be aware of the potential conflict between their dogs and wolves. Since two packs appear to be responsible for depredations within this general vicinity, a combined caution area that includes both the Lake Nebagamon and Ox Creek Pack caution areas is again being issued (see the map for August 23 above). The caution area is bounded by Highway 53 to the west; County B to the north; County S, Highway 27, and Connors Meadow Road on the east; and County Y to the south.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm#nebagamon2

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North Blue Hills Pack- Rusk County

On August 26th, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a a bear training hound on Rusk County Forest lands. The depredation occurred in the Town of Wilson and the North Blue Hills Pack was likely responsible. This pack was comprised of 5 wolves last winter and likely produced pups this spring. Wolves are currently using rendezvous sites and are highly defensive of both pups and rendezvous sites. Caution is advised to both hunters and dog trainers and, if using the area outlined below, to be aware of the potential conflict between their dogs and wolves. The caution area is bounded by Highway 48 and County NN to the west; Highway 48 to the north; Highway 40 on the east; and County Highways C and O to the south.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm#catawba

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Gray Wolf Depredation Alert  9.21.11

   
There have been 3 recent wolf depredations on hounds across Northern Wisconsin:


9/16 Bayfield County: The Flag River Pack killed one hound while hunting on county lands.

9/17 Douglas County: The Casey Creek Pack injured two hounds.

9/19 Oconto County: The Peshtigo Brook Pack killed one hound on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

This information along with caution area maps is now available on the gray wolf depredation web page
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm

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Gray Wolf Depredation Alert Update

Ranger Island Pack - Lincoln County
Wildlife Services recently investigated a complaint concerning a raccoon hunting dog that was injured by wolves on October 22nd. The determination was a probable wolf attack. The attack occurred in Lincoln County, Town of Harding and the dog did not require veterinarian care. 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 follows the Spirit Flowage on the north, the Wisconsin River on the east, County E to the south, and New Wood Road to the west.

Map/Info
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/mammals/wolf/dogdepred.htm#ranger