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wolves & elk - the roles reversed

Started by Clay Hayes, June 19, 2013, 01:35:00 PM

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Clay Hayes

I was out bear/morel hunting a few weeks ago and happened to catch some pretty interesting elk behavior on film.  You can check it out at the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=257632731044333&l=6865250330338066805

Sixby

Those two young bulls probasbly have never seen a wolf and were curious. then when he ran they ran after him. Play behavior with them but the wolf was taking no chances.
What I noticed is just how really big a wolf is. When he is past the elk in the pics he still looks really large. Like large enough to kill an elk by himself without the help of a pack. Really neat film and I bet you are glad to get it. Thanks for sharing.

God bless, Steve

durp

whole different story had it been two wolves and one elk...

i for one will never believe that those two bull had never seen wolves before !!!

Kyle Lancaster

Not to highjack this thread but I just read the book "Wolfer". It was written by the guy that headed up the wolf introduction to the mountain west. It was a great read. I'd loan it to anyone interested.

Kyle

Kamm1004

I don't believe those elk hadn't ever seen a wolf before either. I think they knew exactly what they were doing. Sometimes the best defense is a good offense, maybe they were taking that angle? Who knows.
Now then, get your weapons, your quiver and your bow and go out into the open country to hunt some wild game for me.- Genesis 27:3

njloco

Coming elk hunting in Idaho this season, my friend told me to bring a side piece because of the wolves, just what I needed, biggest thing I've had to worry about were coyotes.

  • Leon Stewart 3pc. 64" R/D 51# @ 27"
  • Gordy Morey 2pc. 68" R/D 55# @ 28"
  • Hoyt Pro Medalist, 70" 42# @ 28" (1963)
  • Bear Tamerlane 66" 30# @ 28" (1966)- for my better half
  • Bear Kodiak 60" 47# @ 28"(1965)

Kamm1004

QuoteOriginally posted by njloco:
Coming elk hunting in Idaho this season, my friend told me to bring a side piece because of the wolves, just what I needed, biggest thing I've had to worry about were coyotes.
lol but all the experts say wolves would never attack humans and that there are no recorded wolf attacks on humans. I personally beg to differ from stories from people I trust in alaska who live with wolves but hey, you never know.
Now then, get your weapons, your quiver and your bow and go out into the open country to hunt some wild game for me.- Genesis 27:3

VictoryHunter

This is cool! I wouldn't to much about wolves there has only been one recorded wolf/human fatality.
There is a place for all God's creatures....right next to the potatoes and gravy.
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JamesKerr

Cool footage! If it were me hunting in an area that had wolves in it you can bet I would be packing a side arm. Saying a wolf won't attack a human is like saying a shark won't bite you either. Both are rare occurrences but you don't want it to happen to you.
James Kerr

Stickbow

I wouldn't worry about the wolves.......you just dont want to miss a chance

Daz

Great footage.
Mule deer does will gang up on single coyotes and run them and stomp 'em, and i had a quarter horse who had three confirmed coyote kills under his saddle (three different occasions).

He HATED coyotes. After stomping them, he would be pleased as all get out.
Less anger, more troubleshooting...

Sam McMichael

Are those elk just a little dumb or just plain damn stupid?
Sam

njloco

Victoryhunter, if you hear of a hunter who got eaten by wolves this September, you'll know who it was, probably me, just kidding, I ain't gonna miss out on hunting elk for the first time because of some dogs !

  • Leon Stewart 3pc. 64" R/D 51# @ 27"
  • Gordy Morey 2pc. 68" R/D 55# @ 28"
  • Hoyt Pro Medalist, 70" 42# @ 28" (1963)
  • Bear Tamerlane 66" 30# @ 28" (1966)- for my better half
  • Bear Kodiak 60" 47# @ 28"(1965)

Arkansas Osage

Wolf could have been trying to lead one into an ambush as well.
"Now take thy weapons, thy quiver of arrows & thy bow & go out to the field, & hunt some venison."

"I caught the caimans on a cane pole baited with hotdogs. I beat them to death with a stick and skinned them with my bare teeth." -dhaverstick

Clay Hayes

Hey guys, thanks for the comments.  I'll be uploading stuff like this to the page every so often, so check that little like button if you want to stay in the loop.  I hunt in north Idaho, which is kinda wolf central.  I've never felt unsafe, even though I've been within 10 yards of wolves while bowhunting. I don't carry a side arm, or spray.  IMHO, the talk about wolves attacking people is propaganda. Not wanting to start a debate, just saying.

The film was captured in a large meadow complex where wolves are frequently seen.  These elk have seen wolves before, no doubt.  This time of year, it's not uncommon to see a single wolf out in the meadow searching for elk calves and deer fawns.  These bulls were just doing what comes natural, pestering a predator when they had the advantage.

Killdeer

I think the wolves would take a look at Kenny and bring him something to eat. He has no fat. Then again, he just might outrun them.

Killdeer   :wavey:
Long, long afterward, in an oak I found the arrow, still unbroke;
And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend.

~Longfellow

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Bjorn

Someone needs to tell the big bad elk that the wolves have the protection of the federales!

Hummer3T

Cool video, I have seen this with elk, deer and antelope, loan and small groups of bulls can be aggressive at this time of year, even chasing off humans just trying to take pictures (from experience).
Life is about learning from your mistakes!

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VictoryHunter

Haha lets hope not! Notice I said "recorded" so you can't hold it against me    :bigsmyl:
There is a place for all God's creatures....right next to the potatoes and gravy.
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