Post by: True Sportsman on July 18, 2011, 09:56:03 PM
Ever see any wolves or get any shots?
I am toying with the idea of making a trip this year to Idaho just for wolves. Shooting a big wolf is kinda getting me thinking....
Post by: huntnnw on July 18, 2011, 11:42:54 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 18, 2011, 11:47:03 PM
Post by: rtspring on July 19, 2011, 12:13:50 AM
Should be fun and if we get one we will post up some pics...
RTSPRING
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 19, 2011, 04:21:37 AM
Post by: 3nails on July 19, 2011, 04:55:53 AM
Post by: Machias on July 19, 2011, 01:28:11 PM
Post by: bucklucky on July 19, 2011, 01:41:31 PM
Post by: GoldTip on July 19, 2011, 02:06:51 PM
Post by: Machias on July 19, 2011, 02:39:55 PM
You should be able to recoupe that 300 with 1 wolf ??
Well that is $300 for the lic, gotta buy some wolf steel, then running the trapline, probably looking at over $1000 all total for a wolf or two....might be worth it, would sure be exciting to lay some steel for canis lupus occidentalis.
Post by: Machias on July 19, 2011, 02:40:33 PM
I will certainly be hunting them this winter, I believe the season will run to March 31, so riding snowmobiles while cutting wolf tracks seems like a fine way to spend a weekend to me.
:tup:
Post by: bearpaw on July 19, 2011, 03:22:56 PM
If I have time, I am giving it a try. :tup:
Post by: grundy53 on July 19, 2011, 03:27:18 PM
Post by: Alan K on July 19, 2011, 03:43:10 PM
I guess it all depends on the area you plan to hunt though. I was in the woods probably 30-40 days/year the 4 years I was going to UI. Spent lots of time from Elk River to St. Maries and everywhere in between at all times of the year, and never saw single one in the flesh, though I saw some sign. The one trip I made down to the McCall area I saw two. Go figure.
Post by: Machias on July 19, 2011, 04:03:56 PM
Post by: grundy53 on July 19, 2011, 05:16:03 PM
They should make deer and elk tags valid for wolves for non-residents the same way they did for bears/cougar. I think $186 is pretty spendy for someone being in Idaho for maybe a week or two which isn't much time to not only see a wolf but to get a shot at one.
I guess it all depends on the area you plan to hunt though. I was in the woods probably 30-40 days/year the 4 years I was going to UI. Spent lots of time from Elk River to St. Maries and everywhere in between at all times of the year, and never saw single one in the flesh, though I saw some sign. The one trip I made down to the McCall area I saw two. Go figure.
:yeah:
Post by: 3nails on July 19, 2011, 08:47:33 PM
I see it realistically costing $1000 to $3000 to get a wolf by the time you figure in travel costs, expenses, and the fact a person probably will have to go numerous times to be successful.Sounds reasonable! The Jeremiah Johnson in me would rather trap a wolf than shoot an elk. Wish I lived closer.
If I have time, I am giving it a try. :tup:
Post by: seth30 on July 19, 2011, 08:54:31 PM
I see it realistically costing $1000 to $3000 to get a wolf by the time you figure in travel costs, expenses, and the fact a person probably will have to go numerous times to be successful.I wonder if you use recorded wolf howlings how many trips you would have to make before they showed up?
If I have time, I am giving it a try. :tup:
Post by: grundy53 on July 20, 2011, 05:52:18 AM
I see it realistically costing $1000 to $3000 to get a wolf by the time you figure in travel costs, expenses, and the fact a person probably will have to go numerous times to be successful.Sounds reasonable! The Jeremiah Johnson in me would rather trap a wolf than shoot an elk. Wish I lived closer.
If I have time, I am giving it a try. :tup:
But the real question is.... Can you skin Grizz?
Post by: True Sportsman on July 20, 2011, 05:56:08 PM
I see it realistically costing $1000 to $3000 to get a wolf by the time you figure in travel costs, expenses, and the fact a person probably will have to go numerous times to be successful.I wonder if you use recorded wolf howlings how many trips you would have to make before they showed up?
If I have time, I am giving it a try. :tup:
Can you get digital recorded howlings and load them into a foxpro caller? That would be the ticket, I think. Howling works for coyotes, why not for wolves? Thatd be an interesting predator calling trip...
Post by: Machias on July 20, 2011, 08:11:23 PM
Post by: True Sportsman on July 20, 2011, 09:25:19 PM
I already have a single wolf, a pair and a pack of wolves howling on my foxpro. :tup:
Nice! Have you got a response with it? Or have you called anything in with it?
Post by: Alan K on July 20, 2011, 09:44:00 PM
I see it realistically costing $1000 to $3000 to get a wolf by the time you figure in travel costs, expenses, and the fact a person probably will have to go numerous times to be successful.Sounds reasonable! The Jeremiah Johnson in me would rather trap a wolf than shoot an elk. Wish I lived closer.
If I have time, I am giving it a try. :tup:
But the real question is.... Can you skin Grizz?
:chuckle:
Post by: jager on July 20, 2011, 09:57:03 PM
No snowmachine here.
I guess it would depend on, if I run into one while I'm over in Montana hunting :)
If I go...it may have to be after Christmas though. I've got waaay to much hunting planned this fall.....wait, is that possible?
Post by: Machias on July 20, 2011, 10:09:55 PM
I already have a single wolf, a pair and a pack of wolves howling on my foxpro. :tup:
Nice! Have you got a response with it? Or have you called anything in with it?
Not me and not yet, but I have heard it worked for a couple guys during the first season.
Post by: rebal69972 on July 20, 2011, 10:19:40 PM
Post by: wehunt on July 25, 2011, 06:57:30 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 25, 2011, 07:06:53 PM
Post by: rock on July 31, 2011, 11:30:23 AM
Post by: rock on July 31, 2011, 11:34:33 AM
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/?getPage=266 (http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/?getPage=266)
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on July 31, 2011, 12:16:46 PM
Post by: Machias on July 31, 2011, 04:31:18 PM
Post by: True Sportsman on July 31, 2011, 04:39:59 PM
Post by: rasbo on July 31, 2011, 05:03:55 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2011, 05:08:29 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2011, 05:10:39 PM
the nut cases will be in the woods with you guys while youre hunting wolves..
Thank God Idaho recognizes Wa State CWP's. I just happen to have one.... Probably Rainbows. :tup:
Post by: Kowsrule30 on July 31, 2011, 05:12:21 PM
Post by: 3nails on July 31, 2011, 05:14:30 PM
the nut cases will be in the woods with you guys while youre hunting wolves..?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2011, 05:16:24 PM
the nut cases will be in the woods with you guys while youre hunting wolves..?
This means the commie hippie PETA type people.............
Post by: 3nails on July 31, 2011, 05:19:47 PM
What does a tag for one of them cost? Can you call them in? Over hear you just yell "free handout" and they line up.the nut cases will be in the woods with you guys while youre hunting wolves..?
This means the commie hippie PETA type people.............
Post by: Special T on July 31, 2011, 05:21:09 PM
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on July 31, 2011, 05:28:16 PM
I still see nonresident wolf tags at $186 ?when you buy them online it shows you the updated price. only option is gray wolf, $31. Mine is in the mail ; )
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2011, 07:00:17 PM
I still see nonresident wolf tags at $186 ?when you buy them online it shows you the updated price. only option is gray wolf, $31. Mine is in the mail ; )
Good. When I called on Wednesday, I was told $186, BUT, you can get 2 tags.
Post by: Todd_ID on July 31, 2011, 08:22:57 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on July 31, 2011, 08:25:10 PM
I just bought mine online. Total was $36.20 after the fee. I hunt areas with plenty of wolves, so I'm hoping I can reduce the population by 1.
Every little bit counts :tup:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2011, 09:40:12 PM
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on July 31, 2011, 09:55:26 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2011, 09:57:43 PM
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That's what I did. Good excuse for another gun............. :tup:
Post by: get one leakin on July 31, 2011, 10:51:47 PM
Post by: huntnnw on August 01, 2011, 05:29:14 AM
Post by: grundy53 on August 01, 2011, 08:03:37 AM
Post by: B.G.hunter on August 01, 2011, 08:07:31 AM
Figures, I bought my tag when it was $186..... oh well.
I think they will give a refund if you call them
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on August 01, 2011, 08:49:51 AM