Originally Posted by
mpotzold
The main reason. They remind me of dogs.
It all started when I was still a teen surveying mining claims in the remote Yukon wilderness. A FN guy in the next door tent camp stole a wolf pup near Pelly River & we watched it grow. The pup behaved similar to a dog except for the ravenous appetite. It was also a 1 man dog. They even took him for a helicopter ride in the mountains.
I have approached more than a few wolves while hunting & even had a staring match with a huge wolf from less than 100 feet. It was like meeting a huge German shepherd. No problem.
Was surrounded by a large pack while staying in a doorless shack near Germansen. They were after 2 moose.
Stayed in Whitehorse for a while in the 60's & it seemed like every yard had part or a pure wolf in it.
I have also walked up to coyotes & will have to dig up some old photos.
We even named one of our favourite hunting roads REX ROAD. Eve named the handsome & very large coyote REX that we saw at least a couple of times. Have a photo somewhere.
You know you're in the wilderness when you hear that melancholy sound of the wolves howling.
And from my experience the bears not the wolves are a major reason for the declining game numbers.