Author Topic: So who here is goin' wolf huntin? And whatcha gonna use? (Read 1173 times)

onemountain · « **on:** May 03, 2011, 07:20:01 PM »

So apparently a rider on the the budget bill a little while back to avoid a government shutdown requires the US Fish and Wildlife Service to take wolves off the endangered species list in all states but Wyoming, returning wolf management to the states. I assume this means there'll be a wolf season this year! I also heard that the law had something in it to prevent that federal judge from relisting them from the bench. Not sure if that part's true; would be awesome if it is.

I didn't know of this rider until today; probably you guys knew about it.

Which leads me to my second title question: what would you use in a wolf hunt?

J Mack · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2011, 07:43:34 PM »

Quote from: onemountain on May 03, 2011, 07:20:01 PM

what would you use in a wolf hunt?

Small caliber ball ammo. Aim for the gut.

adrewiske · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2011, 08:23:41 PM »

Agree, small caliber but I wouldn't want to try and find a wolf that's gut shot!

Jeff · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2011, 09:22:03 PM »

I don't think he plans on finding any (of the many) that are gut shot.

If I go it'll be an AR of some type. Or an XP100 if I feel I can get close enough.

MarkinIdaho · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2011, 09:50:59 PM »

I'll probably chase em with my .223. If I see one when hunting elk or deer, then an '06.

fj40mojo · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2011, 09:55:45 PM »

Quote from: adrewiske on May 03, 2011, 08:23:41 PM

Agree, small caliber but I wouldn't want to try and find a wolf that's gut shot!

This style of hunting is more often referred to as "Shoot and Release"

fastfire · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2011, 10:34:14 PM »

I got my deer and elk last year with my Bushmaster Varminter .223 so I think it'll work on a wolf.

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NoviceHunter · « **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2011, 12:56:33 PM »

Quote from: J Mack on May 03, 2011, 07:43:34 PM

Small caliber ball ammo. Aim for the gut.

Eh, I want fewer wolves, but that's no reason to be cruel about it. The wolves aren't the villains; the politicians are. And they're just big dogs. Any centerfire will do, I'd expect.

Farlo · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2011, 09:19:09 AM »

Here's where F&G is with it:

http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/releases/view.cfm?NewsID=5844

J Mack · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2011, 09:47:21 AM »

Quote from: NoviceHunter on May 04, 2011, 12:56:33 PM

Eh, I want fewer wolves, but that's no reason to be cruel about it. The wolves aren't the villains; the politicians are. And they're just big dogs. Any centerfire will do, I'd expect.

Then you might want to aim for center of mass on the politicians!

44magnut · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2011, 12:09:19 PM »

I’ll use my 450 Marlin, 425gr hard cast boolit should do the job on them

Nomad · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2011, 07:10:49 AM »

Hunting big game with an 06 shoot the same.........
Bird hunting a 12ga carry one buck for needs......

Joey · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2011, 08:38:51 AM »

12" suppressed AR, that way I can easily stick it out the window of my truck

J Mack · « **Reply #13 on:** May 09, 2011, 09:11:13 AM »

Quote from: Joey on May 09, 2011, 08:38:51 AM

12" suppressed AR, that way I can easily stick it out the window of my truck

Kyverik · « **Reply #14 on:** May 09, 2011, 09:52:19 AM »

According to the Statesman, F&G is going to get started as soon as possible on a cull in northern Idaho. With a statewide season starting this summer.

Idaho Statesman, May 5:

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Page 1: Wolves are off the list and back into the crosshairs
Idaho regained management of the states 700 to 1,000 wolves, and officials say they'll soon start killing 50 of the predators from helicopters and small planes in a part of north central Idaho where elk have struggled. They hope to begin while there is still snow on the ground to make tracking easier and before elk begin having vulnerable calves. Hunting seasons around the state likely will start later in the summer.

To respond to the OP, like most others, whatever I have when I see one. Likely .308 Win.

neby98 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 09, 2011, 04:40:04 PM »

I'm excited about this, I'm thinking I'll buy a tag and just use my AR, or possibly my good old 30-30 I throw in when I'm camping, cause I'll have it with me.

Farlo · « **Reply #16 on:** August 12, 2011, 09:27:32 PM »

I'll be using the firearm I have in possession at the time.

ponder · « **Reply #17 on:** August 13, 2011, 08:51:22 AM »

ICOM R8500

No-One · « **Reply #18 on:** August 30, 2011, 01:01:26 PM »

Anyone going out this week ?

AR10ER · « **Reply #19 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:28:11 PM »

Quote from: J Mack on May 03, 2011, 07:43:34 PM

Small caliber ball ammo. Aim for the gut.

avking · « **Reply #20 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:42:46 PM »

I was planning on getting a tag and just taking one if I see one, when elk and deer hunting. 300 win mag, as I only plan on packing the one gun. I know we have a good size population up here. Saw one myself about 200 yards out past the barn, a couple months ago. If I ever see one near the house again, it is getting shot right away.

CBlessing · « **Reply #21 on:** October 14, 2011, 08:30:09 PM »

Varmint call, 7.62x39 soft point

2big2fail · « **Reply #22 on:** October 14, 2011, 09:40:55 PM »

let's see, what would I use on a wolf hunt?.....Hmmm, I'd like to nab me one of those lib-tard Peta fuks who lit the match at the fireworks stand, find a trail or watering hole, steak 'em down, shoot the fuk-tard in the leg, drop back about 200 yards with a .308 and let the screaming hippee call 'em in for me. Maybe, the wolves will feel sorry for him and lick his wound 'til it all feels better.

hiredgun30 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 29, 2011, 10:00:59 AM »

I just bought a sw ar15 sport and 75 grain hornady tap ammo

Joey · « **Reply #24 on:** October 29, 2011, 10:17:58 AM »

Quote from: 2big2fail on October 14, 2011, 09:40:55 PM

let's see, what would I use on a wolf hunt?.....Hmmm, I'd like to nab me one of those lib-tard Peta fuks who lit the match at the fireworks stand, find a trail or watering hole, steak 'em down, shoot the fuk-tard in the leg, drop back about 200 yards with a .308 and let the screaming hippee call 'em in for me. Maybe, the wolves will feel sorry for him and lick his wound 'til it all feels better.

Sounds good to me