Post by: LittleJohn on December 18, 2013, 09:33:08 PM
Killed in Western Montana by a good friend of mine on Thanksgiving weekend. 70# female, F&G said it was 9 month old.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 18, 2013, 09:36:15 PM
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Post by: LittleJohn on December 18, 2013, 09:46:05 PM
They were working a ridge with lots elk and moose sign. We tracked them for 5+ miles in fresh snow and could not catch up with them. We had to turn back because it was getting late.
We drove around and checked the basin we thought they were dropping into. We discovered that they had not crossed the road and were still on the ridge.
I had a wolf trapping class on Saturday and could not go. My partner did not want to go without me, I told him he was crazy not to go, we had them located and a good idea of where they would be the next day.
He went up the ridge on Saturday am and discovered they had crossed the road over top of our track from the evening before. He set up the Fox Pro and started the lone wolf howl.
10 minutes into it he had a wolf at 30 yards :} 55gr BT out of the .243. snow nap!
After the shot the wolf dropped in its tracks. Another wolf walked out at 15 yards and just stood there. He only had one tag in his pocket and let it walk. He is a better man than me :}
Post by: LittleJohn on December 18, 2013, 09:59:09 PM
I let out a few howl and got a reply from the drainage below me. We howled back and forth every 15 minutes for over an hour. I did not want to drop into the drainage due to the thick and brushy timber. I knew visibility would be 30 yards or less.
I dropped in about 200 yards and let out a couple howls and got a quick response. I closed in another couple hundred yards. I let out another couple howl and got no response. I was standing in the timber and could only see 20 yards or so. I waited about 3 or 4 minutes and started walking again. I stepped out from behind a small fir tree and there he was 25 yards on a dead run right at me.
We saw each other at the same time. He turned inside out and bolted. He was gone in a flash and I never got a shot off. :bash: :bash: :bash:
I just sat there a smiled, pretty cool experience. I will get him next time :) :)
Post by: MLBowhunting on December 18, 2013, 09:59:49 PM
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Post by: denali on December 18, 2013, 10:43:46 PM
good job you guys
Post by: bowhunterforever on December 19, 2013, 12:07:45 AM
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Post by: LittleJohn on December 19, 2013, 05:57:13 AM
I will post some wolf trapline pics when I get them out. Waiting for some more snow.
No-res tags are only 50$, come on over guys!!!! :) :)
Post by: KenPCPilot on December 19, 2013, 06:04:06 AM
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Post by: LittleJohn on December 19, 2013, 06:39:15 AM
Post by: Houndhunter on December 19, 2013, 07:11:04 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 19, 2013, 07:44:59 AM
I live in Libby, but there are lots of wolves all over NW MT! :)
I better get a Montana tag along with my Idaho tag this year. 2014
Post by: BENCHLEG on December 19, 2013, 08:10:23 AM
Post by: sebek556 on December 19, 2013, 08:16:49 AM
I am game for that idea.I live in Libby, but there are lots of wolves all over NW MT! :)
I better get a Montana tag along with my Idaho tag this year. 2014
Post by: klikboom on December 19, 2013, 08:24:57 AM
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Post by: gaddy on December 19, 2013, 10:38:04 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 19, 2013, 10:52:32 AM
I am game for that idea.I live in Libby, but there are lots of wolves all over NW MT! :)
I better get a Montana tag along with my Idaho tag this year. 2014
I know yesterday that the Idaho wolf killed were at 140, with 40 killed being in the Panhandle alone.
Post by: mazama on December 19, 2013, 12:15:28 PM
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Post by: LittleJohn on December 22, 2013, 03:07:43 AM
I had then howling all around but could not make it happen.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 22, 2013, 04:10:07 AM
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 22, 2013, 06:05:15 AM
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Post by: LittleJohn on December 22, 2013, 11:44:45 AM
Should have my trap line out by next week too!!!
Post by: villageidiot on December 22, 2013, 08:52:51 PM
Look out though, because they will try and come in down wind.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 22, 2013, 09:09:13 PM
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Post by: Capt. Rob on December 24, 2013, 01:00:40 PM
Post by: LittleJohn on December 27, 2013, 09:38:36 AM
I am headed out to put out my first wolf traps. I will post pics later. I found some major wolf trails yesterday. :}
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 27, 2013, 10:01:41 AM
I would suggest some of you wolf hunters record some hounds baying at a cougar or bear up a tree and play it very loud. All hound hunters know that a pack of hounds baying is a virtual "dinner bell" call to the wolves. They will call all their buddies and come in on you in full force. If you howl with a wolf call you might get one or two curious young stupid wolves but hounds baying brings in the big cahutas wanting to kill a pack of luscious tasting hound dogs.The more I read about this and hear from my buddies in Montana I would say this would be the trick of tricks :dunno: :tup: :yeah:
Look out though, because they will try and come in down wind.
Post by: 75johndeere on December 27, 2013, 11:01:28 AM
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Post by: WaSouthpaw on January 05, 2014, 11:34:55 AM
I would suggest some of you wolf hunters record some hounds baying at a cougar or bear up a tree and play it very loud. All hound hunters know that a pack of hounds baying is a virtual "dinner bell" call to the wolves. They will call all their buddies and come in on you in full force. If you howl with a wolf call you might get one or two curious young stupid wolves but hounds baying brings in the big cahutas wanting to kill a pack of luscious tasting hound dogs.
Look out though, because they will try and come in down wind.
You are not a Village Idiot! This is a brilliant calling suggestion!
Don
Post by: WaSouthpaw on January 05, 2014, 11:56:37 AM
That calf call with a coyote pack mixed in might yield some affective results.
Don
Post by: LittleJohn on January 05, 2014, 12:26:59 PM
Everyone I know with an e-caller has the hound baying sounds. I havn't had any luck with it. But am sure it works.
Post by: snowpack on January 05, 2014, 12:40:00 PM
Post by: TwoFeet on January 05, 2014, 07:06:17 PM
Post by: LittleJohn on January 06, 2014, 02:04:44 PM
Had a couple cows hanging round. Cow on left is sniffing my trap. Glad a put up a walk-round stick :tup: :chuckle:
I hope those elk know I am trying to save their lives :IBCOOL: