Hunting Dogs Depredated and Injured In
Langlade And Burnett Counties
On Sept. 21, 2024, USDA-Wildlife Services verified that wolves depredated two Plott trailing hound dogs in the town of Vilas Township, Langlade County.
On Sept. 20, 2024, USDA-Wildlife Services verified that wolves depredated one Walker trailing hound dog in the town of Anderson, Burnett County.
On Sept. 20, 2024, USDA-Wildlife Services verified that wolves injured two Plott/Walker trailing hound dogs in the town of Anderson, Burnett County.
Dog owners are reminded to exercise caution in wolf occupied areas. Conflicts between hunting dogs and wolves are most common during the bear training and hunting season. Dogs have also been depredated pursuing other wildlife including fox, coyotes, bobcat, rabbit, snowshoe hare and upland birds. More information is available on the DNR's website.
Current Caution Areas
When wolves attack dogs in hunting or training situations on public land, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources creates wolf caution areas to warn hunters that a specific pack has attacked a dog or group of dogs. View current caution areas on the DNR website.
Report A Wolf Attack
Anyone suspecting a wolf attack should call 1-800-433-0663 (southern Wisconsin) or 1-800-228-1368 (northern Wisconsin).
