I've been pointing this out all year, as I have done in the past:
Wisconsin bear hunters are allowed to 'train' their dogs by running them through known wolf activity areas, and the result is another five dead dogs on top of another 13 over the last few months.
The state encourages this bear hunt training practice by paying hounders up to $2,500 for any dog depredated by wolves. Here's the latest from the WI DNR:
Wisconsin bear hunters are allowed to 'train' their dogs by running them through known wolf activity areas, and the result is another five dead dogs on top of another 13 over the last few months.
The state encourages this bear hunt training practice by paying hounders up to $2,500 for any dog depredated by wolves. Here's the latest from the WI DNR:
Bear Hounds killed in Bayfield and Florence Counties
Over the weekend, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated the following bear hounds:- A 3-year-old Walker hound killed on 8/12/16 in the Township of Drummond, Bayfield Co.- A 4-year-old Walker hound killed on 8/13/16 in the Township of Drummond, Bayfield Co.- A 2½-year-old Black and Tan hound and a 2½-year-old Bluetick hound killed on 8/13/16 in the Township of Drummond, Bayfield Co.- A 4-year-old Plott hound killed on 8/13/16 in the Town of Tipler, Florence Co.Are humans the dogs' best friends?
More information and caution-area maps are available on the gray wolf webpage.