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Day: July 15, 2024

Lincoln County Farm Reports Wolf Attacks

Steve Dillon,

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports that a beef calf was killed and an adult cow injured by wolves recently on a local farm in the Town of Pine River. The depredation and injury were verified by the US Department pf Agriculture on June 8, 2024. The DNR said that discussions are taking place with the livestock producer regarding non-lethal abatement options. The DNR partners with USDA Wildlife Services to investigate reported conflicts with wolves. If you are a Livestock producer and suspect depredation or harassment by a wolf…

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Lincoln County Highway Committee July 10 Meeting Summary

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Lincoln County Highway Committee held their monthly meeting on July 10th in the County Service Center. Two discussions took place surrounding Highway 107. The route is now open for ATV / UTV use on the stretch that passes through the Town of Rock Falls. Committee member Ken Wickham said WisDOT has reported that they do not currently support lowering the speed limit on that stretch of road. He explained their reasoning, and the steps that would need to be taken to lower it including the statutes covering…

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