Efforts to snare wolves in Teslin are heightening after another dog was attacked and killed Wednesday morning.

Ken Knutson, the manager of conservation officers in the south region, said this morning Environment Yukon officials from Whitehorse were in the community Thursday working with a local trapper to set up another snare site.

The trapper has already placed about a dozen or so snares along the elder's trapline but no wolves have been caught so far, Knutson said.

He said the six snares set out yesterday are of an advanced quick-kill design.

The Teslin Tlingit Council sent out an alert to residents in late November after confirmation that wolves had killed six dogs, and possibly four others.

Residents were asked not to let their dogs out alone for extended periods of time, particularly in the early-morning hours, and to bring their pets in at night.

Walkers were also asked to walk in groups with flashlights, and to avoid isolated areas. Residents were also asked to keep their homes free of garbage and material that might attract wildlife.

Sightings of wolves in the community during daylight hours were common in November, particularly in the latter half.

Knutson said wolf activity seemed to drop off for a bit until Wednesday when the dog was killed and its owner saw two wolves nearby.

A wolf was also seen walking below the Nistulin River Bridge later in the day, he said.

Knutson said it's unusual for a wolf to be seen during daylight hours in such close proximity to a community. It's an indication the wolf or wolves preying on the pets are being a little more bold and brazen than normal, he said.

The manager of COs said it's important residents report sightings so that officers can track their movements and focus their efforts on the problem wolves and not wolves in general.

Nobody is certain exactly how many wolves are causing the problems, but Knutson said he's heard up to three.