Wolf Pack

GREY OWL · Post by **GREY OWL** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 3:21 pm

Went out moose hunting last Monday up at Fort a la Corne, about 2 hrs. away. Although we didn't see any moose the first two days, Monday morning first thing I had my crosshairs on a big Black Timber Wolf. My buddy had a bear licence, driving down the road to get to our hunting spot, I saw two black objects. I said, "Bears", nope, dem's wolves, there was a big black one a small black one and 3 grey ones, they all scampered, but the big black one. I raised my 30-06, but just couldn't pull the trigger. They were all just over a 100 yards away, my buddy could of also shot him, but didn't.

Some things I can kill and some things I just can't, timber wolves, owls, and my mother-in-law are a few.

I sure got an ear full from another hunter I met up with later that day. " they sure do alot of damage, should of killed every one of them", he said.

Was I wrong by letting him walk, or should I of leveled him???? I know they make great rugs, but its also illegal.

Grey Owl

Kenton · Post by **Kenton** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 3:25 pm

you were absolutely right to let them walk. How dare another hunter tell you what you should shoot.

Fox · Post by **Fox** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 3:27 pm

We have some issues with the wolf population in the Ottawa Valley right now and I would take one or two out in the winter but I see where you are coming from. Are they illegal to shoot in Sask?

GREY OWL · Post by **GREY OWL** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 3:32 pm

They are illegal to shoot because they were in a trapping block. On my own property I can shoot them.

What the guy was altimately saying was, SHOOT, SHOVEL, AND SHUT-UP.

Grey Owl

Hi5 · Post by **Hi5** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 3:36 pm

They are legal game in Manitoba. A hunter who holds a Big Game licence may take one wolf.

I seem to recall one guy being attacked by a non rabid wolf in Saskatchewan, recently, and another guy being killed by wolves.

That doesn't mean we should kill every one we see. I'm not advocating breaking the law, either.

However, it does no harm to educate/remind that species that they are NOT at the top of the food chain.

ecoaster · Post by **ecoaster** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:18 pm

My father taught me long ago to not kill anything I wasen't going to eat. I still live by that today. If I was a farmer protecting my livestock from being harrassed or slaughtered by wolves/coyotes, that would be a different story. I have seen pictures of wolves found dead around here (southern Ontario) and have heard howls while hunting. Personally I would love to see one and wouldn't consider shooting it. The game critters are doing just fine around here.

As for the idea of "kill em all", just because of rare attacks on humans, it's rediculous. We have a greater chance of being killed by some idot driver on the highway.

Grizzly Adam · Post by **Grizzly Adam** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:19 pm

Of course you shouldn't break the law.

Aside from the law, it's up to you what you shoot.

The point of reminding large predators that they are not running things is very well taken. It is wise to keep the fear of man in the species.

Ecoaster: What about shooting idiots on the highway?

Partikle · Post by **Partikle** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:18 pm

I think you did the right thing on many levels.

1. Not breaking the law
2. Not killing something you're not going to eat
3. Wolfs eat the sick deer that are easy to catch. Animals like this keep the cronic wasting disease in check!!!

ecoaster · Post by **ecoaster** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:25 pm

Grizz,

One can only dream

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Grizzly-Papa · Post by **Grizzly-Papa** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:12 pm

Another point of view.

I have been hunting for 40 years now.

This is the first time ever last weekend that I have ever felt threatened/uncomfortable hunting deer. The laws have changed in Ontario and the wolves/coyotes seem to have picked up on the fact that they are a protected species. They are opportunistic and will push the edge. Eat it or not, if we do not instill the fear of man in them, they will take out your cat or small dog.

Not trying to instill fear here but I live in a rural area and have seen what they are capable of. Think they are not in urban areas? Think again!

Grizzly-Papa

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:16 pm

I sure don't like the damage they do, although around here it's more coyotes and coy-dogs though than wolves.

Still, I'd have a hard time shooting one as I once had a wolf-malamute cross as a pet.

I don't like to kill things I don't eat. I'd make the exception for bears though!

Grizzly Adam · Post by **Grizzly Adam** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:20 pm

Hey, now ... bears are good to eat ... if they're killed quick, cooled down quick, butchered right and if they weren't too big or old in the first place.

I like good bear better than deer.

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:26 pm

We've had bear meat in the freezer and bear summer sausage from a nice young bear taken from our lot up north. Although my husband liked it, I couldn't quite bring myself to eat it. Can't explain it really, just couldn't get past the "bear" factor, I guess. Maybe if I was starving?

I rarely have nightmares, but when I do they involve bears. I have a strong dislike for them. I'm sure there's some therapist that could figure it all out.

Wolves & 'yotes have never given me reason to fear, but I haven't had many up close and personal encounters with them either. If I felt they were a danger I'd be able to shoot.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:15 pm

Real simple, if they are protected - DON'T SHOOT!
May not agree with the law, but you should respect it. Sure wouldn't be worth going to court and loosing your hunting privileges over. Don't know about there, but here in Ohio they often revoke hunting rights for a number of years over game violations.

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:48 pm

wabi wrote:Real simple, if they are protected - DON'T SHOOT!
May not agree with the law, but you should respect it. Sure wouldn't be worth going to court and loosing your hunting privileges over. Don't know about there, but here in Ohio they often revoke hunting rights for a number of years over game violations.

Sounds right to me. You made the proper decision Grey Owl. You didn't break the laws and you followed your concience(sp?). If some stranger chastised you for hunting I'm sure you wouldn't think you shouldn't hunt.