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Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« on: January 13, 2015, 11:44:51 PM »
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2015, 01:13:57 AM »
Nice shooting!  :tup:
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2015, 08:19:38 AM »
It's kind of hard to feel sorry for the guy. He broke the law, Fish and Game can't just pretend that it didn't happen, especially with all the wolf lovers that surely will be watching closely. If you're going to go and buy a wolf tag, AFTER having already killed a wolf, be smart about it and don't tell anybody! Sheesh!
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2015, 08:33:58 AM »
I believe he acted in defense of his animals and that he should've reported it to the IDFG immediately. Had he done so, they may even have let him keep the pelt. He made a stupid mistake for an experienced hunter. I don't think he'll pay very dearly for it. I hope not.
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2015, 08:56:00 AM »
Wolf tags are $5 for residents.  Better to have one than to not. 
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2015, 09:00:04 AM »
Quote from: elkinrutdrivemenuts on January 14, 2015, 08:56:00 AM
Wolf tags are $5 for residents.  Better to have one than to not.

I know, right? I never go elk hunting without a cougar and bear tag in my pocket.
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2015, 09:02:50 AM »
his statement of "harassment" by DFW is something I am frankly embarrassed over as a prior military member too... I don't care he shot a wolf protecting himself and pets (good on him). He should have known better than to skin and keep it... This is his OWN doing and he should pay a fine for THIS action NOT the protection of .....

DFW has to tread somewhat carefully here and not be too heavy handed or future encounters will become "found shot wolf" news stories... vs wolf attack/encounters with a very negative message sent out ....
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2015, 09:12:21 AM »
Quote from: birddogdad on January 14, 2015, 09:02:50 AM
his statement of "harassment" by DFW is something I am frankly embarrassed over as a prior military member too... I don't care he shot a wolf protecting himself and pets (good on him). He should have known better than to skin and keep it... This is his OWN doing and he should pay a fine for THIS action NOT the protection of .....

DFW has to tread somewhat carefully here and not be too heavy handed or future encounters will become "found shot wolf" news stories... vs wolf attack/encounters with a very negative message sent out ....

This happened in Idaho
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2015, 09:35:02 AM »
Game laws can not be set aside because it's a wolf.  Idfg is handling it as they should by citing the guy.
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2015, 09:38:08 AM »
I wish I hadn't read some of the comments on the article.  Wow.  Those wolf huggers are something else!  :o

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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2015, 09:48:23 AM »
Hadn't been confirmed.... :dunno:............I saw one dead in the ditch next to the highway not 5 miles from where he shot it, that was December 10th.
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2015, 12:36:40 PM »
Shot a wolf without a tag and got a ticket.  Where's the harassment?   :dunno:  Pay the fine and move on.
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2015, 12:42:46 PM »
He should have reported it immediately.
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2015, 04:59:20 PM »
Quote from: pianoman9701 on January 14, 2015, 08:33:58 AM
I believe he acted in defense of his animals and that he should've reported it to the IDFG immediately. Had he done so, they may even have let him keep the pelt. He made a stupid mistake for an experienced hunter. I don't think he'll pay very dearly for it. I hope not.

Quote from: idahohuntr on January 14, 2015, 09:35:02 AM
Game laws can not be set aside because it's a wolf.  Idfg is handling it as they should by citing the guy.

exactly
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Re: Rathdrum Mountain, ID wolf killed by hiker
« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2015, 05:17:09 PM »
What law did he break, can't you defend yourself or pets from wolves in Idaho, or can you only do that if you have a tag?
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