The province of Drenthe has received several reports of a wolf that came close to walkers with dogs on the Dwingelderveld. According to reports, the animal showed interest in the dogs yesterday afternoon and came very close.
The province is investigating what steps are possible to unlearn this undesirable behavior. “We understand that this can be a frightening moment for visitors. The wolf was chased away by shouting loudly.” According to the province, this is important because curious wolves must learn not to come too close to people and dogs.
The wolf on the Dwingelderveld has had no physical contact with visitors or their dogs. A spokeswoman for the province indicates that she will look at the wolf plan that provinces drew up at the beginning of this year for any possible measures. Scaring wolves by shooting at them with a paintball gun is one of the options in this plan.