The US Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that they will be offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest after pet dogs and other wildlife were poisoned in Northern Wisconsin.
Dog deaths have occurred in Bayfield, Marinette and Florence County. In addition to the poisoning of family pets, investigators also found dead coyotes, weasels, raccoons and one wolf that they suspect were also poisoned. Lab tests are underway to confirm the cause of death in these wildlife cases.
The photo above shows an actual sample recovered by WDNR law enforcement at one of the locations of a canine fatality.
Investigators say the poison was found on the ground in rural areas and subsequently was ingested by the dogs. Each dog died in less than 30 minutes after ingestion. People walking their pets are recommended to keep them on leashes to restrict their movements off roadways and into potential contact with any possible poison.
If you have information or a tip – no matter how insignificant it may seem – please contact the WDNR Violation Hotline. You may confidentially report by calling or texting: 1-800-TIP-WDNR or 1-800-847-9367. You also may report online: https://dnrx.wisconsin.gov/rav/ The hotline is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained staff relay report information to conservation wardens.
