Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Three more disposable hunting dogs in WI thrown to the wolves

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources disclosed today that three more hunting hounds sacrificed in Wisconsin, where hounds are allowed to run off-leash 'training' for the bear hunt. This brings the year's total to 16.

Remember, WI will reimburse these hunters up to $2,500 per dog, from state funds, because the Legislature is in league with a very strong bear hunting lobby, so not surprisingly, the reimbursement plan is on the books only in Wisconsin. 

As is the use of dogs in the wolf hunt.
Man's best friend? Spare me. With friends like these...
gray wolf
Courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Reports the DNR via an email alert system:
Bear Hound killed in Polk County

On September 12, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 5 year old Walker bear hound. The attack occurred in the Town of Cushing, Polk County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage.


Bear Hound killed in Sawyer County
On September 13, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 2 year old Walker bear hound and a 2 year old Blue Tick bear hound in the same incident. The attack occurred in the Town of Draper, Sawyer County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage.

Related commentary, from Rachel Tilseth.

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