Wolf on dog attacks increase; 2 killed in Oconto County

TOWN OF BREED - Wildlife experts say wolves have killed or seriously injured six dogs in Wisconsin this month.

That's double the highest number for January in recent years. Two dogs have been killed in Oconto County.

Department of Natural Resources wildlife supervisor Jeff Pritzl says the spike in incidents doesn't necessarily reflect any changes wolf population or behavior.

Full story: WJFW

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