Post by: 20 Minutes on April 29, 2013, 11:09:30 PM
I fear sitting in the woods in late November and getting flanked and hunted by a wolf pack.
I made a deal with Bears, Cougars, and Wolves....I won't mess with them if they don't mess with me. If I did have an encounter, I would shoot first and worry about the consequences later. I hate wolves, and I want ZERO to do with them. I am fascinated by their recovery and fear the worst.
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Post by: 20 Minutes on April 29, 2013, 11:35:49 PM
Its interesting I have not heard of attacks on people yet. We were recovering a bear and a lone wolf started howling about 100y from us last year. Very creepy. The pack answered from top of ridge.
What are the chances of being attacked?
Any wolf stat guru's know the answer. Probably not likely, but given the right situation it may happen.
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Post by: WAcoyotehunter on April 30, 2013, 07:03:07 AM
Post by: AspenBud on April 30, 2013, 07:11:16 AM
But I hunt birds, and while I know that a lot bird hunters in places like Minnesota will tell you they have run dogs in or around wolf country in their state and never had a problem, that doesn't mean there have not been close calls. Hound hunters have more to worry about by virtue of the distance that their dogs run from them and the proof bears itself out in dead dogs caused by wolves.
So yes, I fear them and rightly so. My worst nightmare is to have a pointer go on a tear in the woods and come across a pack near a kill and get taken out or worse, walk into a point that turns out to be wolves.
I'm not sure I worry more about them than mountain lions though. But that's a different problem.
Hold in mind, by virtue of what I hunt there are different risks. When you hunt with a dog there is always the chance your four legged hunting partner won't come home alive or at all. Between bear, cougar, coyotes, wolves, snakes, sticks, drowning, cars, holes in the ground, getting lost, and the chance a dog could unknowingly jump off a cliff or fall down an old well...hunting dogs have a risky occupation. I roll the dice no matter what. But that's also part of the thrill.
Post by: JM on April 30, 2013, 07:47:43 AM
To answer your question though I was never afraid of being harassed or attacked by them. I was just frustrated that they were in that basin pushing the animals that were there out and keeping the ones migrating down from coming into the basin. Like AspenBud said though if I'd had my dog with me I wouldn't have stuck around for fear of her being attacked.
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Post by: 270Flat on April 30, 2013, 09:07:00 AM
In fact I think they are a facinating animal. They have been a natural part of our ecosystem forever. It is well documented that once a native species is removed it throws off the balance of nature. But when a non native sub species is reintroduced in its place, they run amuck. Causing another imbalance in nature. Example of the larger Canadian wolves being brought in, as appose to the smaller native wolf that was taken out.
I would enjoy seeing a wolf and taking pictures... In another state. I just don't want to see them where I hunt. I would not hesitate to put the smack down if needed to protect my hunting partners or myself.
Hopefully one day when I can hunt out of state I will be able to purchase a wolf tag. It may even happen here in our great state of Washington.
Post by: Bean Counter on April 30, 2013, 09:21:42 AM
Post by: notellumcreek on April 30, 2013, 09:31:54 AM
Have none of you seen "The Grey"??? :chuckle:
I won't lie this movie really prompted me in getting a concealed permit and a side arm last fall... :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on April 30, 2013, 09:36:27 AM
Have none of you seen "The Grey"??? :chuckle:
That movie clearly outlines how to take care of a reckless wolf.
:dunno:
Post by: boneaddict on April 30, 2013, 09:52:13 AM
Post by: jackelope on April 30, 2013, 09:52:54 AM
I personally like the Bourne Legacy.....stick them in a headlock, shove a transmitter down their throat and let a laser guided missle do the job. Thats the manly way. Catch, release, incinerate....
Good call, Doug. I forgot about that one.
:tup:
Post by: boneaddict on April 30, 2013, 09:57:09 AM
Post by: Huntin Hounds on April 30, 2013, 02:43:47 PM
Post by: 1bugman on April 30, 2013, 02:45:18 PM
Just remember before you shoot to say "its coming right for us!" :chuckle: On a serious note though you are far more likely to be attacked by a moose than a wolf.
Yes, but much less likely to be eaten by the moose. :chuckle:
Post by: Eli346 on April 30, 2013, 06:12:24 PM
Post by: 20 Minutes on April 30, 2013, 11:38:29 PM
I worry more about walking the streets at night than I do walking the woods at any time of the day or night! Those humans are savage critters!
Agreed...my friend got robbed at 1pm last Saturday afternoon in the Mcdonalds drive-thru on 176th and Meridian in Puyallup. The guy jumped in the back seat of the car behind her; chocked the chit out of the lady in the driver seat, and took her purse. Ran up to the next car (my friend) and tried to steal my friends Coach bag (purse) and snatched $40 out of her hand. He takes off on foot and 2 cars waiting for their food ahead take off after him. The dumb ass heads off into the woods by the airport and gets caught by police. Some of you probably heard about this. So now the dumb ass is going to prision over $40, 1 purse with a minimal amount of cash. What a flipping idiot!
Perhaps we should be taking idiots like this and dump them off in Preacher Canyon. The wolves have NOT KILLED ANYTHING up there!! At least that is what our lovely game department claims.
Post by: hrd2fnd on May 01, 2013, 12:01:33 AM
I worry more about walking the streets at night than I do walking the woods at any time of the day or night! Those humans are savage critters!this is such a true statement, so much has changed in my town in the last 10 years. whether in the woods or your own home town we have to be vigilant in our survival from all predictors no matter how many legs they have.
Post by: TommyH on May 13, 2013, 11:54:17 PM
Just remember before you shoot to say "its coming right for us!" :chuckle: On a serious note though you are far more likely to be attacked by a moose than a wolf.
Yes, but much less likely to be eaten by the moose. :chuckle:
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Id bet most that said no, are not in the woods where wolves call home every day. -bone :chuckle:
Its on my mind when im solo in the thick stuff, thats everyday. It wont be long and someone will get close to a hungary one.
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