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Big Game Hunting => Wolves => Topic started by: Timber on June 22, 2013, 10:40:23 AM

Title: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: Timber on June 22, 2013, 10:40:23 AM: I was just going through some of last years trail cam photos and saw this photo of what I originally thought was a dog. Could it be a collared wolf?

This is between Republic and Curlew. The nearest house is a couple miles away, so a dog seems unlikely. :dunno:
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: CoryTDF on June 22, 2013, 10:41:49 AM: I vote wolf. :dunno:
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on June 22, 2013, 10:50:26 AM: I would say wolf as well.
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: haugenna on June 22, 2013, 10:54:42 AM: It is definitely a DOG. You can shoot stray dogs.
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Post by: Bigshooter on June 22, 2013, 10:54:51 AM: Bobcat? :dunno:
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: snowpack on June 22, 2013, 10:58:18 AM: dog with rabies! Take him out!
Title: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
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I say dog.
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: Alan K on June 22, 2013, 11:20:16 AM: Looks like a wolf itself, but looks like it's a pet collar. :dunno:
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Post by: norsepeak on June 22, 2013, 11:32:15 AM: dog. no doubt.
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: Timber on June 22, 2013, 11:38:15 AM: I think I should have stuck with my first instinct....Dog.
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Post by: Bigshooter on June 22, 2013, 01:17:49 PM: puma? :dunno:
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: boneaddict on June 22, 2013, 01:28:06 PM: dog (looks like it might have a little hybrid in him though)
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: bearpaw on June 22, 2013, 01:53:13 PM: That's a pet collar, there is no transmitter box on it!
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: bowhunterforever on June 22, 2013, 05:44:37 PM: Quote from: Alan K on June 22, 2013, 11:20:16 AM
Looks like a wolf itself, but looks like it's a pet collar. :dunno:
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Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: haugenna on June 22, 2013, 06:51:40 PM: Sure looks like a wolf. Unusual collar. Maybe it is the guy's wolf dog that got into a fight with the wolf on the back deck.
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: bearpaw on June 22, 2013, 07:18:04 PM: The wolf lovers now have proof that wolves prefer grain over ungulates... :chuckle:
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Post by: PolarBear on June 22, 2013, 07:33:46 PM: House cat
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: seth30 on June 22, 2013, 07:46:21 PM: looks like a wolf/husky mix that was a pet that was either dropped off to die or wanders a long ways from his home in the night :hello:
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: MuleDeerCrazy on June 22, 2013, 08:18:17 PM: Two miles isn't far for dogs running around at night...
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 22, 2013, 08:34:12 PM: We have had quite a few sightings of "wolves", the same color as the picture, around the Curlew area in the past few months. Nobody has taken a picture for proof.
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: boneaddict on June 23, 2013, 06:48:59 AM: There are lots of wolves around Curlew and Republic and in this area, I just dont think this is one of them. Its also not too uncommon to have "wild" dogs running about in this area, however this one looks in good shape. Somebodies sled dog out for a romp.
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: AspenBud on June 23, 2013, 07:46:51 AM: Looks like a dog with a brown leather collar.

More and more dogs are running around these days with shock collars, bark collars, and invisible fence collars. Then there is the Garmin Astro which has a long antenna hanging off it. Depending on the time of year and where you are you want to be darn sure you aren't plugging someone's dog that happens to have electronic hardware around it's neck when a season does open. Saying " I thought it was a wolf" after shooting someone's black German Shepherd (some lines can clear 100 lbs guys) or husky that got out of eye shot on a hike probably won't go well in court when the destruction of property charges are filed.
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: floatinghat on June 25, 2013, 03:11:58 PM: Dog
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: 92xj on June 25, 2013, 03:14:08 PM: Quote from: Timber on June 22, 2013, 11:38:15 AM
I think I should have stuck with my first instinct....Dog.

no longer?
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on June 25, 2013, 03:19:48 PM: Was there a sighting of Bigfoot nearby holding an empty leash?
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: VarmintVentilator on June 25, 2013, 05:17:16 PM: Bearpaw is right, that's a dog collar not a radio collar. Too narrow and wrong color. Also, look at his ear. It's a dog. Pretty one at that. Unfortunately somebody might have dumped him off in the area just to get rid of him. I see this alot where I live. It sucks.
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 25, 2013, 05:20:13 PM: house cat :twocents:
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: steen on June 25, 2013, 09:29:49 PM: Husky type dog!
Title: Re: Is this a Collared Wolf or a Dog?
Post by: GoPlayOutside on June 25, 2013, 09:59:54 PM: I think the one on the left is a polar bear, and the one on the right is a wolf.
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