Bear Hunters Continuing To Run Hounds In Wolf Caution A Bear hunters are continuing to put their dogs at risk by running them in wisconsin department of natural resources (wdnr) designated wolf caution areas (wca). In wisconsin, hound hunters are paid up to $2,500 for any injuries or death caused by wolves. if the hunter has already claimed compensation for a hound killed, but chooses to continue to run dogs in what the wdnr establishes are “wolf caution areas” they are still eligible to collect additional compensation.
Hound Hunters Chasing Bears Through Wolf Caution Areas Youtube When wolves attack dogs in hunting or training situations on public land, the wisconsin department of natural resources will create wolf caution areas (see below) to warn hunters that a specific pack has attacked a dog or group of dogs. bear hunters are urged to exercise greater caution if they plan to train hounds or hunt bears with hounds. On july 27, 2019 wolf patrol continued to monitor bear baiting and hound training activities in wisconsin department of natural resources designated wolf cau. A history of bear hound depredations: red circles indicate wolf caution areas where bear hounds were killed or injured 2013 2022 (wisconsin department of natural resources). these unlimited wildlife feeding stations are literally attracting the wolf’s natural prey like deer, as well as serving as a food source for wolves. Secondly, hound hunters using bait sites to attract bears their dogs can then chase, instead are creating sites wolves will defend as feeding sites, leading to many attacks near bear baits on bear hounds. wolf caution areas are mostly designated during the bear hound training season, when an unlimited number of hounds are being trained to chase.
Bear Hunters Tampering With Cameras Monitoring Wolf Caution Area Youtu A history of bear hound depredations: red circles indicate wolf caution areas where bear hounds were killed or injured 2013 2022 (wisconsin department of natural resources). these unlimited wildlife feeding stations are literally attracting the wolf’s natural prey like deer, as well as serving as a food source for wolves. Secondly, hound hunters using bait sites to attract bears their dogs can then chase, instead are creating sites wolves will defend as feeding sites, leading to many attacks near bear baits on bear hounds. wolf caution areas are mostly designated during the bear hound training season, when an unlimited number of hounds are being trained to chase. Unfortunately, many bear hunters will continue to bait and run dogs in areas with recent depredations, often leading to further depredations. the simplest way to address these preventable conflicts is to place limits on bear baiting and hound running once a depredation has occurred and a wolf caution area established. Hunters should use the caution area maps below to help reduce conflicts during this year’s bear dog training and hunting season. **anyone suspecting a wolf attack in northern wisconsin should call usda ws immediately at 1 800 228 1368 (in state) or 715 369 5221. in southern wisconsin call 1 800 433 0663 (in state) or 920 324 4514.
Bear Hunters Continuing To Run Dogs In Known Wolf Caution Are Unfortunately, many bear hunters will continue to bait and run dogs in areas with recent depredations, often leading to further depredations. the simplest way to address these preventable conflicts is to place limits on bear baiting and hound running once a depredation has occurred and a wolf caution area established. Hunters should use the caution area maps below to help reduce conflicts during this year’s bear dog training and hunting season. **anyone suspecting a wolf attack in northern wisconsin should call usda ws immediately at 1 800 228 1368 (in state) or 715 369 5221. in southern wisconsin call 1 800 433 0663 (in state) or 920 324 4514.
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