Possibly going Wolf hunting in Idaho

[D360]

I have a lot of friends here at school who are from Idaho and the possibility of going wolf hunting has came up for me. anyone have any pointers or words of wisdom? one question I have is what caliber rifle should I use? Thanks for all your advise!

Dustin

[Emptyhanded]

If I was going for wolves I would most likely take my .243 or my .25-06. No doubt in my mind that either wouldn't smash a wolf. Take what whatever gun you're most comfortable with and smoke a pack of 'em! Good luck man. I hope you guys get a few!

[blindpig]

Im going in December   

[ShirtGuy77]

I'll be there in a few weeks...Dumping a lot of cash this year going for deer, elk, and woof.  I would really like to mount one, but I don't want to also take my .243.  So my .300RUM might do a little damage to the pelt 

I saw a couple a few years ago, but outside of that have only seen lots of sign...

Good Luck!

[jackelope]

They've killed wolves in Idaho with .223's this year. That guy that shot 2 called them in then shot the pair with his .223.  My point is that anything you're going to use for deer would work....just depends on how much damage you want to do to the hide as Shirtguy mentioned.

[Huntboy]

good luck if you end up going.

[dlaw]

If you want to know of an area to go let me know.  Was out there during archery season and can put you on some that are not afraid to respond.
When they howl, make sure you howl back at them they will come investigate.

[WAcoyotehunter]

I thought about heading over this winter- once the hides are prime.  I'll be packing my 22-250 with 55 gr hornadys.  Thats always killed coyotes clean and left almost no damage. 

[bearpaw]

If I was going for wolves I would most likely take my .243 or my .25-06. No doubt in my mind that either wouldn't smash a wolf. Take what whatever gun you're most comfortable with and smoke a pack of 'em! Good luck man. I hope you guys get a few!

 

[724wd]

got a friend from AK moving down to idaho in a couple of days.  he want to go out in february!      HELL YEAH!  I'm in!

if we end up going, i'll be out there with either my 22-250 (55 gr VMax) or .300 win mag. (130 Sierras)  i wouldn't worry too much about pelt damage.  taxidermists can fix about anything!     i want that sucker DEAD!

[Machias]

I have thought about this subject quite a bit, I'm not sure coyote rounds are adequate.  They can be every bit as big or bigger than your average whitetail deer.  Can you kill them with it, I'm certain you can, but I think the shots would have to be optimal.  I'm thinking .270 - .30-06.,  min .243....what do you think, am I overgunning them?

[firefighter4607]

  If I go in early 2012 I was thinking of leaving the 22-250 at home and pack my 270wsm. I think just like you.

[jackmaster]

They've killed wolves in Idaho with .223's this year. That guy that shot 2 called them in then shot the pair with his .223.  My point is that anything you're going to use for deer would work....just depends on how much damage you want to do to the hide as Shirtguy mentioned.

oh and a word of wisdom....... make sure you kill one.  good luck to ya sir

[724wd]

pretty hard to be overgunned!   

[Mulieman]

I am also hoping to get over there soon.

What is the best way to hunt these things? Would you hunt them like yotes with calls or is there other methods that work better? I think I saw where ID does not allow electronic callers, so mouth calls are it I guess???