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Big Game Hunting => Wolves => Topic started by: Dave B on February 15, 2013, 09:52:19 AM

Title: Wolf Problem Solved
Post by: Dave B on February 15, 2013, 09:52:19 AM: So I was thinking that we might just be stuck with these wolves. We cant shoot them or trap them. Well what the hell do we do. I say we release something that will kill the wolves. Like say hundreds of fixed Irish Wolfhounds. It worked for Ireland. These dogs completly wiped out the wolf population. Ya they killed some elk to but these dogs only live what 8 years so they will die off after their job is done. What do you think should we start breeding.
Title: Re: Wolf Problem Solved
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 15, 2013, 10:05:59 AM: Might work--if they can be trained to guard cattle in the meantime!
Title: Re: Wolf Problem Solved
Post by: bobcat on February 15, 2013, 10:10:07 AM: The wolves will continue to come into our state from Canada, Idaho, and even Oregon. I know you're not really serious about the dog idea, but if there really was a way to eliminate the wolves that are currently here, they would just be right back within a few years.
Title: Re: Wolf Problem Solved
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on February 15, 2013, 10:12:48 AM: Thanks for volunteerin!!! :tup:
Title: Re: Wolf Problem Solved
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 15, 2013, 10:16:16 AM: Quote from: bobcat on February 15, 2013, 10:10:07 AM
The wolves will continue to come into our state from Canada, Idaho, and even Oregon. I know you're not really serious about the dog idea, but if there really was a way to eliminate the wolves that are currently here, they would just be right back within a few years.

I saw Wolf tracks here in Wa 20 years ago. I figured they were making a swing down from Canada. It's the phony resident packs that need extermination. I talked to an Irish Wolfhound breeder years ago. She said 7 was real old for that breed. :dunno:
Title: Re: Wolf Problem Solved
Post by: Birddogman on February 17, 2013, 09:21:55 PM: certain over the counter medicines are poisonous to canines. Poison is always a good route.
Also, the irish wolf hounds had help via humans who clubbed, arrowed, etc. the wolves. Good idea, but not completely sound.
Title: Wolf Problem Solved
Post by: jackelope on February 17, 2013, 09:35:30 PM: Quote from: Birddogman on February 17, 2013, 09:21:55 PM
certain over the counter medicines are poisonous to canines. Poison is always a good route.

I figured someone called "Birddogman" would see the downside to spreading an OTC medicine that is poisonous to canines.