I always pick up a wolf tag just incase, but this year I'm seriously considering an actual all out wolf hunt. with elk out of the way and hopefully a fast deer hunt in October I should have extra vacation time to look for a wolf and remove it from the Idaho wilderness. (dependent on how sons hunts go) anyone on here killed one before? I don't recall seeing pics?? this could turn into an annual Eastman members activity..... big wall tents with stoves, and snowmobiles, just sounds like fun. any advice?
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Dark Mavis
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Hilltop
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Work2hunt
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I happen to be great friends with the gentleman in charge of wolf control for all of Minnesota. Based on some discussions with him....
If you can, set-up a bait station and hunt over it. May need to add calling to the mix.
Being in an area where wolves are known to frequent then walking/driving to call locations. And call. Similar to hunting coyotes.
Most likely the wolves will come in as a pack so be prepared for that. And make sure your down wind side is protected as they will want to circle.
If you can, set-up a bait station and hunt over it. May need to add calling to the mix.
Being in an area where wolves are known to frequent then walking/driving to call locations. And call. Similar to hunting coyotes.
Most likely the wolves will come in as a pack so be prepared for that. And make sure your down wind side is protected as they will want to circle.
tim
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when you say call? what are you meaning. Sound like a coyote?, or a wolf or prey the wolf preys on? I would be curious as to what sounds you are referring to when you say try calling.
I have howled back and forth with a pack, before. I just ran out of daylight when one came in. but as far as cold calling, I don't know where to start( as in what I should sound like.) I have them around me, I have bumped into them and fair amounts of trail cam shots.
I have howled back and forth with a pack, before. I just ran out of daylight when one came in. but as far as cold calling, I don't know where to start( as in what I should sound like.) I have them around me, I have bumped into them and fair amounts of trail cam shots.
mnhoundman
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Not sure it's legal, but record hounds treeing something like a coon and play it. If they here it they will come, trust me!!
Work2hunt
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no' never killed one . used to feed the elk sometimes in the winter for f&g and we saw em all the time. have called em in but it was before there was a season so couldn't shoot em. it is a rush when the pack comes in though.
I know they are some smart buggers. Last fall I killed my Idaho bull on the first day. I then spent the next 2 and a half weeks trying to kill a wolf. I would hear them every day, see their tracks. But never once seen one. I know I was close several times, having them howl within 200 yds. I did not attempt calling.
I will be back at it in about 50 days. We hunt the Salmon zone.
I will be back at it in about 50 days. We hunt the Salmon zone.
sneakypete
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Ivory, if you bring shrimp, chicken to fry up Matt would be in on the hunt and first in chow line!
Matthoek21
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Somebody mention fried chicken?? I'm in! I like fried shrimp to but really like fried chicken. Just let me know.
sneakypete
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Matthoek21
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Not with chicken, but now if it's fried catfish or preferably fried crappie I'm all over it. Oh and don't forget the slaw!