Wolf

[simonsr1]

Just wondering if anyone has encountered a wolf while out on their sleds?
I've seen pretty much everything else,
At times at night I'll be sitting on the side of trail with the sled off to relax with it being so dark and peaceful, and it crossed my mind what would I do if a wolf came near me?
If I had polarisrider1 with me I'm sure I would be ok. Since he's always packing.

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

I've seen them when on a sled before, also had them walk within a few feet of running and moving heavy equipment (skidders, dozer, tractors, etc). Many of them have little to no fear. Make lots of noise and keep looking behind you. While running skidder one day there was one out in front of me off in the distance I was watching, I happened to look behind me and there was 3 more much closer waiting....

 

[EXCESSIVE FORCE]

I've seen a few over the years on the trail. All the ones i've seen were very large. The last time we were at the cabin we arrived there in the dark and there were a bunch of tracks coming from the woods in the backyard right past the back door and across the road to the grade. While i was unloading the truck it was very quiet then a couple owls started hootin' then the wolf pack started howlin' big time.They sounded like they were only a hundred yards across the road on the grade.....

 

[racerx]

I have not but the wife said she did a few weeks back in between mass & kenton right off of 12. She was in the front of our group of 8 and I was last. She said it was of decent size.

 

[fcat700]

Just wondering if anyone has encountered a wolf while out on their sleds?
I've seen pretty much everything else,
At times at night I'll be sitting on the side of trail with the sled off to relax with it being so dark and peaceful, and it crossed my mind what would I do if a wolf came near me?
If I had polarisrider1 with me I'm sure I would be ok. Since he's always packing.

Saw one this January on the "Hogs Back" trail just south of the Gile Flowage about 10 miles south west of Hurley. Just came around the corner and it was on a slow run going the same direction I was and it jumped in to the woods after about 5 or 6 seconds. There was no doubt it was a wolf, they are very large.

 

[blkhwkbob]

A couple of years ago at night on the trail on the east side of Lake Gogebic, something large, fast and grey ran across the trail in front of me. I'm not positive it was a wolf, but it definitely wasn't a deer.

 

[srt20]

I followed a wolf on the Bill Nichols near the bridges for about 1/8-1/4 mile. Snow was deep off trail and it didnt want to leave the hardpack trail.

 

[poprivetus]

I and two other sleds were heading down a two-track north of Paradise when a large wolf came out of the pines and trotted 25 yards ahead of us. We were only going about 15 mph since we were pulling cargo sleds after a week at the cabin. He was totally unafraid, stayed on the trail for about 200 yards before heading back into the woods. Pretty unnerving.

 

[gary_in_neenah]

Price County, Wisconsin. Winter of 2009 during daylight hours in the Four Corners area. Stayed just far ahead of us until we stopped to watch then it jumped off the trail and was gone.

It was memorable because of it's size with large paws, long legs and especially the eyes. Those eyes give you a look that you never forget.

 

[srt20]

My brother seen one in Black River Falls atv trails about 5 years ago.

 

[switch07]

We saw one coming in to Kenton on the grade from Bruce about three weeks ago. Only about 1/4 mile from town. I was leading our group when it came up on the grade walking towards us. I stopped and it dropped down about 20 feet off the grade and stared us down. By the time the fourth sled came to a stop, it started walking back into the brush. I tell you what, that will raise the hair on the back of your neck......

 

[staple66]

Couple of weeks ago just south of Kenton was looking for place to pull the truck in and unload sleds and seen one on a forest road about thirty yards off of road. Also this summer seen one half mile from my parents house just outside of Iron River. Things are a lot bigger than you think. Have never seen one on a sled, lots of coyotes but never a wolf. I am sure glad they where not around when I was younger, was always out in the woods at night when lived up there. Dont think I would go out in the woods any more without a gun.

 

[classicchick]

I've seen them when on a sled before, also had them walk within a few feet of running and moving heavy equipment (skidders, dozer, tractors, etc). Many of them have little to no fear. Make lots of noise and keep looking behind you. While running skidder one day there was one out in front of me off in the distance I was watching, I happened to look behind me and there was 3 more much closer waiting....

I understand it's their kill technique, distract from one direction and attack from another. We were riding in the National Forest last winter and saw fresh wolf tracks on the trail.
then we came upon a fresh deer kill....it was still steaming! What a horrible death and to be ambushed. We could see they came from 2 directions. DNR hunting guide said each
wolf eats about 30-50 deer a year. The scariest part is they seem to be losing their fear of humans.
My husband was "still" hunting 2 years ago near Bruce Crossing and 3 huge wolves came running by, he could hear them panting but they didn't see him. Then he heard wimpering and
there was a young wolf watching him. It ran off. I no longer feel safe in the woods alone. It's time for anyone who goes alone in the woods to be armed! I don't even think a rifle would
be completely effective against a pack of wolves...what do you suggest? I should get my husband a gun for his birthday as I worry about him alone all day in the woods during deer season.

 

[wak]

I saw a couple last year on the north shore. I came around a corner and it was right there. I thought "what is a dog doing out here?". It went about 10 feet into the woods and we just looked at each other for a few minutes until other sleds came, then it took off. Another time I was waiting for my group to catch up and I saw some movement from the corner of my eye, it was a wolf peeking around a snowbank. Both times were pretty cool.

 

[caged_beagle]

DNR Hunting Guide.......

I understand it's their kill technique, distract from one direction and attack from another. We were riding in the National Forest last winter and saw fresh wolf tracks on the trail.
then we came upon a fresh deer kill....it was still steaming! What a horrible death and to be ambushed. We could see they came from 2 directions. DNR hunting guide said each
wolf eats about 30-50 deer a year. The scariest part is they seem to be losing their fear of humans.
My husband was "still" hunting 2 years ago near Bruce Crossing and 3 huge wolves came running by, he could hear them panting but they didn't see him. Then he heard wimpering and
there was a young wolf watching him. It ran off. I no longer feel safe in the woods alone. It's time for anyone who goes alone in the woods to be armed! I don't even think a rifle would
be completely effective against a pack of wolves...what do you suggest? I should get my husband a gun for his birthday as I worry about him alone all day in the woods during deer season.

What may I ask is that?????? A DNR Hunting guide? Kind of a conflict of interest if you ask me? Just interested in the wording if you would like to respond????

As far as wolves, they are everywhere up here. If a guy wants to pay attention he could spot many over a short span of days if he is in the correct places......in 'da woods.

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[mrsrunningbear]

We see them all the time and hear them too. We've had the guests ask "was that a wolf howling last night" it makes your hair stand up .There are 2 packs around here that we see often, one we call the Interior Pack and the other Choate Rd Pack. This picture is of a Black Wolf (interior pack) off of Trail 2 east of Watersmeet by the trout hatchery I was driving the groomer and pulled it up to a stop and watched this wolf pounce on a critter in the snow. It was very cool to watch but it wasn't concerned about me in the groomer at all.. The Choate pack is large we have seen 5 running together they seem fearless now a days. Our hunters have had some scary walks back from their stands. When Bear hit the deer and we were out on the forest rd (in the choate pack area)with the sun setting I was pretty worried about our situation. The next day when we went to the spot it was a bloody mess. I knew they were out there that night

 

[classicchick]

What may I ask is that?????? A DNR Hunting guide? Kind of a conflict of interest if you ask me? Just interested in the wording if you would like to respond????

As far as wolves, they are everywhere up here. If a guy wants to pay attention he could spot many over a short span of days if he is in the correct places......in 'da woods.




Pardon me "caged beagle" I wasn't sure what the DNR hunting regulations were specifically called so instead of calling it regulations I called it a hunting guide. I figured most
people would know what I was talking about. View attachment 30699 [/QUOTE

 

[caged_beagle]

misunderstanding.....

What may I ask is that?????? A DNR Hunting guide? Kind of a conflict of interest if you ask me? Just interested in the wording if you would like to respond????

As far as wolves, they are everywhere up here. If a guy wants to pay attention he could spot many over a short span of days if he is in the correct places......in 'da woods.




Pardon me "caged beagle" I wasn't sure what the DNR hunting regulations were specifically called so instead of calling it regulations I called it a hunting guide. I figured most
people would know what I was talking about. View attachment 30699 [/QUOTE

No "pardon me" necessary c-chick. I see after reading your last post that I read it wrong. When I read DNR hunting guide, I thought a DNR officer was guiding you. It is understandable to jump to that conclusion seeing as though hunting/fishing guides are so prevalent up here in the northwoods. It is not always easy to discern a meaning of phrases or sentences by people without having that one-on-one, face-to-face personal discussion. I thought I worded the question nicely enough, I was just interested in clarification. I'm sorry it offended you some how.

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[xsledder]

I saw a wolf a number of years back walking down the trail between Manitowish and Manitowish waters. He was carrying a very big stick. This last weekend I saw what was either a large coyote or a small wolf crossing the grade by Lac du Flambeau.

 

[EXCESSIVE FORCE]

The neighbor across the road from the cabin told us there's a pack on each side of town there.He said they've definately got a wolf problem there,but try to get the DNR to agree.....