Post by: Humptulips on October 10, 2012, 08:18:00 PM
Grouse hunter kills charging wolf
A ruffed grouse hunter in northern Minnesota shot and killed a wolf he said was charging at him and his dog, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The DNR's weekly law enforcement summary includes the following report:
"(Conservation officer) Sam Hunter (of Park Rapids) took a call from a grouse hunter who had shot a timber wolf that was chasing his hunting dog. The dog ran back to the hunter with the wolf on its heels. The hunter shot the wolf at about 8 yards with bird shot as it was coming directly at him/his dog. Proper measures were taken by the hunter to notify the DNR and enforcement action was not necessary. It was a frightening experience during a grouse hunting trip that will not soon be forgotten."
Killing a wolf to protect livestock or pets is legal throughout Minnesota at any time of year, provided the kill is reported to the DNR within 48 hours.
Following the animal's removal from protections of the federal Endangered Species Act, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan have scheduled fall hunting and trapping seasons for wolves.
Minnesota's wolf hunting season starts Nov. 3, the same day as the deer firearms hunting opener. The Minnesota hunt was challenged in court.
-- Dave Orrick
Post by: Kola16 on October 10, 2012, 08:41:25 PM
The Minnesota hunt was challenged in court.
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Post by: mkcj on October 10, 2012, 08:58:26 PM
Replace the headline with "Man out for a walk with his son and dog attacked by a wolf" (No firearm) And then guess the outcome! :bash:
Post by: Russ McDonald on October 10, 2012, 09:06:46 PM
Post by: silverdalesauer on October 10, 2012, 09:08:45 PM
So glad that the man, and his dog are ok. What is the law in WA about this :dunno:The Minnesota hunt was challenged in court.
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I recently asked this same question. The WDWF site has specific laws that state that a person can shoot a wolf if:
a) the wolf is attacking you [which would be really difficult because you'd be busy getting eaten]
b) there's imminent threat of an attack
I can't find the link to this info, but when I do, I'll place on here.
Post by: lokidog on October 10, 2012, 09:13:29 PM
So glad that the man, and his dog are ok. What is the law in WA about this :dunno:
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Protecting myself and/or my pet/livestock.... BOOM! Don't give a crap about some legislator or tree hugger and what they think in this situation!
Post by: denali on October 10, 2012, 09:20:10 PM
Post by: Kola16 on October 10, 2012, 09:23:20 PM
So glad that the man, and his dog are ok. What is the law in WA about this :dunno:
I recently asked this same question. The WDWF site has specific laws that state that a person can shoot a wolf if:
a) the wolf is attacking you [which would be really difficult because you'd be busy getting eaten]
b) there's imminent threat of an attack
I can't find the link to this info, but when I do, I'll place on here.
That's good to know. Thanks :tup:
So glad that the man, and his dog are ok. What is the law in WA about this :dunno:
Protecting myself and/or my pet/livestock.... BOOM! Don't give a crap about some legislator or tree hugger and what they think in this situation!
Oh yes. I would definitely not hesitate. :mgun:
Post by: huntnphool on October 10, 2012, 09:24:58 PM
+1, no jury is going to convict you for that.So glad that the man, and his dog are ok. What is the law in WA about this :dunno:Protecting myself and/or my pet/livestock.... BOOM! Don't give a crap about some legislator or tree hugger and what they think in this situation!
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Post by: sled on October 10, 2012, 09:28:42 PM
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Post by: bearpaw on October 10, 2012, 10:24:37 PM
Post by: KyleMB123 on October 11, 2012, 07:34:18 PM
Post by: silverdalesauer on October 11, 2012, 08:44:16 PM
If a wolf was attacking you or posed an imminent threat to your safety and you shot it in self defense, why would you bother to report it? It's always best to just keep your mouth shut and not invite big brother into your life.
Because that would imply you did something illegal and don't you know, the woods have eyes.