The following is an article that appeared in the 12/25/09 edition of "Wisconsin Outdoor News".
"Joggers Packing"
"The northern WI deer season had a unique mix due to weather, hunters, joggers, cyclists and power walkers. All had one thing in common: They all packed pistols. This begged the question, why? So I asked Martha, a 68 year old power walker, had been stalked twice by wolves.. Ron, a cyclist, was chased and credited his speed on the bike for his escape. Jan and Bob were followed multiple times. The bowhunters we talked with had many encounters with wolves and bears and carried pistols while hunting.
Mike told us his story. His neighbor called. The neighbor's girls were dropped off by the school bus. They came in the house terrified, having been followed by three "dogs". Mike came over packing and watched three wolves. He than took more notice during the next several weeks:not only his neighbor's girls, but his own kids were being trailed to and from the bus. He and his neighbor notified the DNR. They were told that unless one of the kids were attacked there was nothing that could be done. They were also told that the wolves were just curious and would not do any harm.
Mike and his neighbor now walk their kids to and from from the bus now. Is there a preditor problem in northern WI? I suppose you need to define "problem"."
Sooner or later someone is going to be attacked.
