Bear Hounds killed/injured in Bayfield, Doulgas, Iron, and Lincoln Counties
On July 23rd and 24th, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated or injured the following bear hunting dogs:
- A two-and-a-half-year-old male Black and Tan hound killed on 7/22/16 in the Township of Drummond, Bayfield Co.
- A six-year-old male Redtick hound injured on 7/23/16 in the Township of Barnes, Bayfield Co.
- A one-and-a-half-year-old Plott hound killed on 7/23/16 in the Town of Knight, Iron Co.
- A Bluetick hound killed on 7/23/16 in the Town of Solon Springs, Douglas Co.
- A seven-year-old Walker hound killed, and a two-year-old Plott hound injured on 7/23/16 in the Town of Corning, Lincoln Co.
More information and caution-area maps 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.