....34 dogs reported killed with 20 being hounds...
Randy,
Thanks for posting that. I hunt grouse every year in some of the most heavily wolf populated areas of Wisconsin. I am not sure how the stats are gathered. I am aware that the Wisconsin DNR attributes some of that to those who run bear packs in those areas.
Not so long ago, it was common to hear general announcements on the local radio stations about lost dogs being found during grouse season. Those announcements are getting fewer each year.
According to the Wisconsin DNR, what is normally considered prime grouse country (the area around Park Falls) is home to 5 wolf packs.
I keep a bell on my dog. I figure it is worth making our presence known. I also have taken to using a drilling while grouse hunting.
While I have never seen the elk herd(s), I do hear the bulls during the rut.
Pete
