Thursday, December 12, 2024

USDA verifies harassment of livestock by wolves at Lincoln County farm

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For the Tomahawk Leader

TOWN OF PINE RIVER – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services this week verified that wolves harassed cattle on a farm located in the Town of Pine River in Lincoln County.

A release from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said USDA verified the harassment on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Fox lights will be implemented at the site as visual deterrents in an effort to prevent additional conflicts, according to DNR.

DNR partners with USDA Wildlife Services to investigate reported conflicts with wolves.

Interactive maps, past reports and damage payment information are available on the DNR’s website at www.tinyurl.com/f89rsbw5.

DNR, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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