Wolf Sizes

[Leanwolf]

Not trying to start an old argument about whether this dog or that dog can whip a mature wolf, or wolves, but here is a picture of a mature Canadian Grey wolf for a comparison of size.

This wolf was shot by U.S. F&W, according to the report, because it had gotten into preying on stock, rather than hammering the usual elk and deer.

It was killed about 45 miles north of Boise, Idaho. (For you Idaho boys & girls, off Hwy. 17, in the Danskin Station area, between Banks and Loman.)

At the moment, there are 800 + of these wolves in Idaho, whereas the original goal was 125. So much for "wolf management.

How'd you like to be out in the boonies, unarmed, and be surrounded by four or five of these big boys??

L.W.

 

[stabman]

I think I'd at least want a machete.
A knife against one, might come out on top but with a badly mangled limb. Against 4 or 5, then sans 12 gauge, I'd want something with more punch and reach, like a machete.
But a nice Remington 870 would be better.

 

[CSG]

I think when you let "environmentalists" and the Jon Marvels of the world run things you get the clusterf*** that is this program.

 

[xbxb]

CRAP I'd want a big rifle and a helicopter, that's what I'd want

 

[stabman]

CRAP I'd want a big rifle and a helicopter, that's what I'd want

That WOULD be better.

 

[Horned Toad]

They cant be that tough if the cave man could make them sit

 

[Esav Benyamin]

We have a wolf rescue and exhibition outfit here in NJ that I've been to. The wolves are behind a fence so you can get within inches of them. "Huge" does not do them justice. These are not your childhood German Shepherd.

Wolves -- and all wildlife -- are an integral part of the natural world. So are we. A balance can be struck by reasonable people. 125, 800, maybe 500 works. But we don't live in a world where we are going to factor in an "acceptable" number of human prey for them. The same pro-wolf organizations that promote their well-being need to do what's needed to promote ours, or they will be removed, again.

Of course, if it's PETApeople we're dealing with, hunt, kill, and eat as you please. There's no working with them.

 

[Zombie Zeke]

That pic looks like its had some work done...

Plus one to Stabman on the 12 Gauge idea.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

They cant be that tough if the cave man could make them sit

There never was an environmentalist caveman.

 

[Dog Man]

How'd you like to be out in the boonies, unarmed, and be surrounded by four or five of these big boys??

I'd be thrilled. Since the rare attack on humans by wild wolves have been mostly rabid animals, why worry? You'd be lucky to just see them, let alone be "surrounded" by them.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Yes, but "be prepared".

 

[Horned Toad]

I'd be thrilled. Since the rare attack on humans by wild wolves have been mostly rabid animals, why worry? You'd be lucky to just see them, let alone be "surrounded" by them.

I have seen two, it was pretty cool, one up close and one at a distance, but I would hate to be known as the first confirmed wolf kill

 

[Zombie Zeke]

Checked snopes there is nothing there...

here is a link to an interesting story on the elder wolves relocated into Idaho

http://wolves.wordpress.com/2007/01/17/one-of-the-orginal-idaho-wolves-b7m-found-dead/

 

[stabman]

I'd want the 12 gauge to deal with the rabid ones.
Most animals leave humans alone now that we've killed so many of them, but there's still a few rabid ones out there.
And some are just plain nuts.

 

[texastonydobbs]

nice Bell 47

 

[batosai117]

Nice looking wolf, but I wouldn't want to be in the bush unarmed against one of those. They do leave people alone, but as said earlier, I wouldn't want to be #1 on the confirmed human attack.

 

[Codger_64]

...but I would hate to be known as the first confirmed wolf kill

Don't...make...me...post...the LINK!

 

[Leanwolf]

"That pic looks like its had some work done..."

QUOTE]


Well, Chef, you'll probably say this one too, was "photoshoped." It's of the chopper pilot holding the same wolf.

Obviously you haven't the faintest idea just how large the Canadian Grey wolves become, especially when they are uncontrolled, and have an unending supply of elk, deer, cattle, sheep, and pet dogs.

When they are not hunted, as they are not, here in Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, etc., they have absolutely no fear of Man.

L.W.

 

[gutsy]

looks like something out of chronicles of narnia.

 

[ADD]

That pic looks like its had some work done...

I agree or the perspective is way out of whack. Like a guy holding a fish out in front of him to exaggerate the size.

Consider yourself very fortunate to ever see one in the wild. I have seen three.
One stepped onto a logging trail as I looking the away, I turned back down the trail and he was there.
Black/brown. Very spooky. They are elusive and stealthy. These were Northern Gray Timber wolves.

Only one confirmed attack in my state. A trapper loaded with furs on his back and cover scent on his person. He was jumped from behind. When the wolf realized what the real "prey" was, he ran off.