Wolf Hunting Idaho

[xXLojackXx]

Anybody want to share some intel on where to knock down some big black dogs? I have a new rifle being built and an ID wolf would be a perfect load development species Feel free to PM if not wanting to publicize the area.

Logan

[headshot5]

What are the specs for the rifle you are building? 

[xXLojackXx]

- 7 Dakota shooting 190gr Matrix VLDs
- Defiance Deviant action
- Shillen trigger
- McMillan A3 GAP molded camo
- HS Precision DBM
- Benchmark #6 1:9" fluted with a Muscle Brake
- FDE cerakote on all metal
- Steiner T5Xi glass

[pianoman9701]

As soon as my friend is done building his, I'd love to join you.

6.5 Grendel 123 gr A-MAX
Black Hole SPR 20" 1:8" twist/muzzle break
Rock River 2-stage trigger
Steiner GS3 2-10x42 glass
All Dark Earth Fortis hand guards, Magpul pistol and butt stock (adj. cheek and stock)
All metal flat blk
Nickel boron bolt carrier
Harris 9-13" w/ locking positions
Palmetto lower
Upper???

He's getting very excited to get his gun, believe me.  It's being built specifically for predator hunting.

[hirshey]

I'd start off with emailing the IDFG regional biologists and talk to some local sporting goods stores.. And the state publishes a wolf pack map every year... That's where I started and I've yet to knock one down, but have had my share of encounters already.

[_TONY_]

Anybody want to share some intel on where to knock down some big black dogs? I have a new rifle being built and an ID wolf would be a perfect load development species Feel free to PM if not wanting to publicize the area.

Logan

Dibs on using your .338!

[xXLojackXx]

I'd start off with emailing the IDFG regional biologists and talk to some local sporting goods stores.. And the state publishes a wolf pack map every year... That's where I started and I've yet to knock one down, but have had my share of encounters already.

I've read up and made some calls to bio's regarding the wolves. Unfortunately it doesn't sound as easy as shooting fish out of a barrel. And most encounters seem to be when people aren't able to shoot them for some reason 

[xXLojackXx]

Anybody want to share some intel on where to knock down some big black dogs? I have a new rifle being built and an ID wolf would be a perfect load development species Feel free to PM if not wanting to publicize the area.

Logan

Dibs on using your .338!

She's a goner!

[CAMPMEAT]

Good luck in finding one on purpose. I've been there 6 times, with NO LUCK...I've spent a lot of money trying to get one, so I'll only tell you that the Panhandle is where the most are killed every year.

[bearpaw]

I would review pack areas on the Idaho wolf map. A buddy killed one east of Lewiston, on another hunt he got 4 more wolves the same day, he snowmobiled back in the Salmon area. Lots of guys killing wolves all over the panhandle and central Idaho. Early in the season I know guys are getting into wolves by hiking away from the main roads up high on open ridges or to mountain meadows. If hunting late winter, I think the best opportunity will be by snowmobiling back into winter range that is beyond reach of 4x4 vehicles and most hunters.

Try to avoid shooting a collared wolf, it's important for IDFG to keep collared wolves out there so they can verify wolf packs.

[stromdiddily]

Know some people that hunted wolves in MI the one year it was legalized. Thousand-ish tags to fill a 22 wolf harvest quota...and they could bait. Certainly not a slam dunk

[xXLojackXx]

Bearpaw, that was plan. Get up high and glass. Then engage from any distance within 1200 yards.

[CAMPMEAT]

St Joe out of Avery. You can call Sheffy's in Avery, to get a snow report.

[PlateauNDN]

I'd like a wolf headdress sooner then later so please post updates for those of us considering yet to go to Idaho for a hunt.

[CAMPMEAT]

I think hunting a wolf in Idaho and wanting to know the honey holes, or really good areas, is really hard to get someone tell you a spot. I started going over there 3 years ago and I found out my info from the Idaho people. They HATE wolves, all of them do. I've got info from the grocery checkout gals, the game wardens, Doctors, you name it. I've also joined wolf hunting groups on Facebook and really got good info there. They are very, very leery of outsiders asking questions. You have to be acknowledged and be known by others who know you. It took me awhile, but that's the deal.