Wisconsin DNR and U.S. Forest Service are asking for the public's help, in solving several cases involving poisoned deaths of dogs, and wildlife.
The deaths have been in Bayfield, Marinette, and Florence County, there could be other counties involved according the DNR officials. Officials said these could be family pets, investigators said there have also been reports of dead coyotes, weasles, raccoons, and one wolf all poisoned. There are lab tests underway to confirm what exactly are causing these deaths.
The photo attached, was recovered by DNR law enforcement, as one of the locations of a dog's death. Investigators said, poison was found on the ground, in rural areas, they believe dogs ate the poison and died 30 minutes after ingesting the poison.
If you have any information on this matter, 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.
