Re: Share your wolf hunting tips to help the ungulates
I don't actively hunt wolves, but have had shooting opportunities on three separate occasions being successful on one. Out of my three experiences, my tips are:
1) Wolves tend to patrol longer distances than bears, or at least quicker than bears. Find moose or cattle populations and stay in the area, wolves will circle back daily, or close to it. (x2)
2) Calling for moose has called in more wolves for me than small game or wolf calls. (x3)
3) Stay incredibly still. Once you hear wolves find cover and stay upwind. (x3)
4) Don't take the first shot that presents itself, patience is key and more wolves will emerge if you stay still and upwind. (x2)
5) If wolves spot you and decide to investigate, one wolf will approach head on, while others circle. (x2)
6) If a shot is taken, be prepared for chaos as wolves will run in all directions. BE CAREFUL OF SHOOTING LANES! (x1)
7) If a wolf is killed the other wolves will eventually return to investigate. Secondary shots are possible, but likely at the edge of thick timber. (x1)
These tips are just my experiences from the Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, and Kamloops areas. The "x's" above indicate out of three experiences how many each tip occurred.
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