Bear Hounds Killed in Ashland and Bayfield Counties
On August 21st, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a 7-year-old bear hound on 8/20/16 in the Town of Chippewa, Ashland County.
On August 22nd, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated 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.
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 seasons.