DNR offers reward for tips in shooting of grey wolf
The Associated Press
ATHELSTANE – A $4,000 award has been established for information leading
to the arrest and conviction of whoever shot a grey wolf near this
Marinette County community last fall.
The Department of Natural Resources said Friday that a hunter found the
wolf during the gun deer season on public land south of County Highway C.
The National Wildlife Health Laboratory in Madison determined the wolf had
been killed by a gunshot.
“Someone knows who shot this wolf, and hopefully a responsible hunter can
help us in solving this case,” said DNR Warden Eric Grudzinski of
Wausaukee.
Wolves are considered a threatened species in Wisconsin under state and
federal law, making the killing of a wolf illegal.
The DNR said the reward was being offered by state and federal agencies
and environmental groups.