209. Wolves!
One of the concerns for dog handlers in certain regions would be the presence of wolves. How concerned should you actually be though? Randy Johnson, large carnivore specialists for the Wisconsin DNR, joins me to discuss the species and how it impacts us as dog handlers.\n\nCougars, Bears, & Wolves....oh, my!\n\nThe historical timeline of wolves in Wisconsin\n\nThe Gray Wolf pack structure and size\n\nVery territorial\n\nDepredation on local farms\n\nThe ESA impact on responding to depredation\n\nOpportunistic feeders\n\nTheir response to us entering their home range\n\nHuman interaction\n\nThe wolf conflict interactive map\n\n95% of conflicts are on hounds and not bird dogs\n\nRendezvous sites\n\nOur options in handling a conflict between wolves and our dogs\n\nPrevention is #1\n\nThe "tracking bell" vs "dinner bell" debate\n\nThe "decoy" wolf leading to an ambush\n\nDisease crossover concerns\n\n--\nOther WI DNR Resources:\nWolf Conflict Page\nGuidance for Hunters and Pet Owners\nDog Depredations Page\nSharing the Land with Wolves Department Brochure\nWolf Management Plan\n--\nPresented By:\n\nStanding Stone Supply [Use Code: GDIY to save 15%]\n\nonX Hunt Maps [Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%]\nDT Systems [Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%]\nFinal Rise\nUpland Gun Company\n\nOther Partners:\nEukanuba // Bird Dog Society\n\nGDIY Links:\nPatreon // Instagram // Facebook // Website\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices