Photographer chased by wolves near Hyak

[acnewman55]

A friend of mine posted on instagram this weekend that he was pursued down a trail near Hyak by three wolves this weekend.

He is an outdoor photographer capturing drone footage for outdoor brands, specifically in the mountain biking space. Avid skier and backpacker as well.

An experienced outdoorsman, though not a hunter, and does not carry a firearm.  His dog is an Aussie-shepherd / Bernese Mountain Dog mix.

The photo in his post shows only the trail, he posted only because he had to post some image.

I have not had a chance to discuss with him, but thought I'd share.  I consider him to be a credible person, not a boy who cried wolf.




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[Mudman]

Hmm, I know wolves don't like dogs so that could be an issue but they don't typically bark at you like he described either as far as I know?  Wild dogs or coyotes maybe?

[fish vacuum]

Can you give us his Instagram account name?

[Jim/WA]

I've heard of this type of behavior before. Sounds like he got an escort out of a denning area. Not sure why you would try to out run a wolf though unless it was to the nearest tree.

[Special T]

Well I guess we had better get this one documented up! Between this group south of I90 and the wolf they collared in the Skagit valley we should be close to re listing...

Should prove interesting with folks my bike riding and snow skiing in the area...

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[KFhunter]

People scared out of their minds do funny things, his fight or flight response needed some action, any action - so he ran.  Turns out it worked for him.



This in taking the story at face value. 

[CP]

Yeah, running is a bad idea.  Prey runs, a formidable opponent that commands respect and caution stands his ground or slowly retreats.

[Mudman]

I've heard of this type of behavior before. Sounds like he got an escort out of a denning area. Not sure why you would try to out run a wolf though unless it was to the nearest tree.

Maybe so.  Interesting.  Having a dog in wolf lands isn't good either..It does make hair stand up when wolves are close and start howling.  I understand wanting to run but its not the best move!

[acnewman55]

Can you give us his Instagram account name?

For what reason?


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[pianoman9701]

I'm not saying I don't believe you or him. But he was out taking pictures with a drone and didn't take any of the wolves? He sounds like someone who should stay out of the woods, just from reading his account. 

[Duckgtr]

I've heard of this type of behavior before. Sounds like he got an escort out of a denning area. Not sure why you would try to out run a wolf though unless it was to the nearest tree.

Maybe so.  Interesting.  Having a dog in wolf lands isn't good either..It does make hair stand up when wolves are close and start howling.  I understand wanting to run but its not the best move!

Made the hair stand up on the back of my neck when I heard my neighbors wolf/hybrid or wolf (I don't talk to them) howled. It does drive my dogs nuts though when it howls and doesn't sound like a normal dog.

[lewy]

That was good for a laugh

[acnewman55]

I'm not saying I don't believe you or him. But he was out taking pictures with a drone and didn't take any of the wolves? He sounds like someone who should stay out of the woods, just from reading his account. 

He wasn't out working. Just hiking with his dog. No drone, just his phone camera.


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[Pegasus]

Woof! Woof! Arf! Arf!

[KFhunter]

I'm not saying I don't believe you or him. But he was out taking pictures with a drone and didn't take any of the wolves? He sounds like someone who should stay out of the woods, just from reading his account. 

He wasn't out working. Just hiking with his dog. No drone, just his phone camera.


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I had wolves trailing me for 5 days and I never seen fur, but I was also not trying to see wolves (temptation) so I ignored them.   Still, I expected to catch a glimpse on my 6 once in a while.