Hunting Dogs Attacked in Bayfield County
On 07/07/18, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves attacked three hunting dogs in the same incident. A 7-year-old Walker hound was killed, a 4-year-old Walker hound was injured, and a 10-month-old Walker hound was also injured.
The attack occurred 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 depredation") to help reduce conflicts.