Idaho wolf hunting

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I've hunted wolves a couple times. I've never had success, so take my advice with a grain of salt. But the one time I chased them in Idaho was during archery elk season. Everyone we talked to assumed we were also out hunting elk (even though we were carrying guns). As soon as we told them we were looking for wolves, they'd get excited and would try to offer us advice and possible locations to check out.

All that to say, take advantage of the local hunting community. Talk to people who are out there in the field, at gas stations, and everywhere else. People seemed pretty willing to share spots if they knew you were looking to bag a wolf.
 

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I've hunted wolves a couple times. I've never had success, so take my advice with a grain of salt. But the one time I chased them in Idaho was during archery elk season. Everyone we talked to assumed we were also out hunting elk (even though we were carrying guns). As soon as we told them we were looking for wolves, they'd get excited and would try to offer us advice and possible locations to check out.

All that to say, take advantage of the local hunting community. Talk to people who are out there in the field, at gas stations, and everywhere else. People seemed pretty willing to share spots if they knew you were looking to bag a wolf.
This is very true. Ive got a lot of good intel from folks on here as well. Its not about trying to steal someone's spot its about trying to narrow down the needle in the haystack. If we all help each other out we will start to win the battle.
 

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latest newsletter and interesting notation on the lady from back east that tagged along and how to twist views with words….sounds all to familiar regarding the fuzzy little killers….🤣 I don’t know Justin but he is one of the 4 wolf trappers in the areas I hunt and thanks to him and the others there are a few elk remaining, sadly two of the trappers are in the mid 60s and their extensive knowledge hopefully gets past on as I know one of them has trapped a crazy number and when I met him in the backcountry I shook his hand 3 times as he whipped out an 8x10 photo showing me his impressive collection👊👊 sadly he told me my favorite haunt had the most wolf sign he has seen anywhere and is simply toooo far to trap
 

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latest newsletter and interesting notation on the lady from back east that tagged along and how to twist views with words….sounds all to familiar regarding the fuzzy little killers…. I don’t know Justin but he is one of the 4 wolf trappers in the areas I hunt and thanks to him and the others there are a few elk remaining, sadly two of the trappers are in the mid 60s and their extensive knowledge hopefully gets past on as I know one of them has trapped a crazy number and when I met him in the backcountry I shook his hand 3 times as he whipped out an 8x10 photo showing me his impressive collection sadly he told me my favorite haunt had the most wolf sign he has seen anywhere and is simply toooo far to trap
Suzanne Stone lives down in Sun Valley...I could offer my opinion on her and her bunch but it wouldn't fly on here. I would have told Page to go pound sand. I didn't read the article because I knew it was nonsense from the title. I know Brendon. Doesn't surprise me that someone from the New Yorker would try to smear him, and anyone else who chases wolves. He told his haters on YouTube he was going to start putting their names on traps as "sponsors" lol. May not matter if the lawsuit goes against us.

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latest newsletter and interesting notation on the lady from back east that tagged along and how to twist views with words….sounds all to familiar regarding the fuzzy little killers….🤣 I don’t know Justin but he is one of the 4 wolf trappers in the areas I hunt and thanks to him and the others there are a few elk remaining, sadly two of the trappers are in the mid 60s and their extensive knowledge hopefully gets past on as I know one of them has trapped a crazy number and when I met him in the backcountry I shook his hand 3 times as he whipped out an 8x10 photo showing me his impressive collection👊👊 sadly he told me my favorite haunt had the most wolf sign he has seen anywhere and is simply toooo far to trap
I know Justin and he is a solid dude. I've been a member for years since seeing more wolves in Idaho than ANY animal.

Quite frankly, its sad the Foundation isn't more supported/talked about on here to increase not only membership numbers and support, but also wolf hunters. Every meeting I've been to has been nothing but a room full of great people-family outdoorsmen and women.

Getting paid to do something I normally spend thousands to do? No brainer!

 

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Quite frankly, its sad the Foundation isn't more supported/talked about on here to increase not only membership numbers and support, but also wolf hunters. Every meeting I've been to has been nothing but a room full of great people-family outdoorsmen and women.
Perfect someday I will run into Justin in my favorite haunts and shake his hand…..🤙 the reality of what the wolves did in north Idaho and northwest Montana is only known to guys like Justin and families with a long history of hunting this country….don’t want to see it happen elsewhere if it can be slowed or stopped.
 

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latest newsletter and interesting notation on the lady from back east that tagged along and how to twist views with words….sounds all to familiar regarding the fuzzy little killers….🤣 I don’t know Justin but he is one of the 4 wolf trappers in the areas I hunt and thanks to him and the others there are a few elk remaining, sadly two of the trappers are in the mid 60s and their extensive knowledge hopefully gets past on as I know one of them has trapped a crazy number and when I met him in the backcountry I shook his hand 3 times as he whipped out an 8x10 photo showing me his impressive collection👊👊 sadly he told me my favorite haunt had the most wolf sign he has seen anywhere and is simply toooo far to trap
We running into the same thing in montana. Wolves are hanging back in harder to get too places now, avoiding hunting and trapping pressure. Eating more mature loner type animals.
 

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Yeah, bachelor groups of bulls, and any moose, is in trouble with those damn things. We're a thousand percent over objective and that still isn't good enough for the "your dog has a little wolf in it" crowd. Let your dog out in northern or central Idaho these days and there'll be "a lot of your dog in these wolves".

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I live down here in Salmon and I plan to hunt wolves this winter with a thermal at night. Gotta help my son fill his cow elk tag first. Anyone have experience calling/shooting wolves at night? Any thoughts on expected engagement distances at night? I plan to call in some sagebrush and on the edge of large openings.

I have a lead on a couple places to go call this winter. I have night vision to hike into the area with, a handheld thermal scanner and quality thermal to mount on a AR15 in 6mm ARC. My youngest killed a muley at 150 yards with the 6 ARC so I figure it should be enough for a wolf at night.

Hope everyones season is going well!
 
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Little bump, and while doubtful, I'll ask..

Has anyone tried the class from the Stuck n the rut folks? $447.00 for the wolf masterclass 👀

Would be interesting to see a review.
 

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Little bump, and while doubtful, I'll ask..

Has anyone tried the class from the Stuck n the rut folks? $447.00 for the wolf masterclass 👀

Would be interesting to see a review.
I'd be interested in this too.

I wonder if they actively pursue wolves in the class or just simulate it.

It's hard to tell from description and I noticed this year's class was in July.
 

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Little bump, and while doubtful, I'll ask..

Has anyone tried the class from the Stuck n the rut folks? $447.00 for the wolf masterclass 👀

Would be interesting to see a review.

I'd be interested in this too.

I wonder if they actively pursue wolves in the class or just simulate it.

It's hard to tell from description and I noticed this year's class was in July.
I took the masterclass when it first came out. Its worth the money, Tom is very experienced in wolf hunting and I picked up some nuggets that I have incorporated in my wolf hunting adventures. Tom is also very open to talk to about questions or scenarios you may have as you go about the class.

@Nine Banger, you are referring to the Western Wolf Academy, which Tom Schneider and Kate Small put on. This is an in person class, and I don't believe they actually pursue wolves, but I bet if their was a known pack nearby that they would probably give it a try.

Also either class is eligible as an expense for the F4WM reimbursement, if you were to get a wolf.
 

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Thanks for the review on the class, I was wondering if it’s worth the money as well. Here is a link to F4WM for those (like me) who don’t know much about it:
 
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I took the masterclass when it first came out. Its worth the money, Tom is very experienced in wolf hunting and I picked up some nuggets that I have incorporated in my wolf hunting adventures. Tom is also very open to talk to about questions or scenarios you may have as you go about the class.

@Nine Banger, you are referring to the Western Wolf Academy, which Tom Schneider and Kate Small put on. This is an in person class, and I don't believe they actually pursue wolves, but I bet if their was a known pack nearby that they would probably give it a try.

Also either class is eligible as an expense for the F4WM reimbursement, if you were to get a wolf.
I didn't realize you could use it as a F4WM expense, that's awesome. I've hunted them real hard this year but no luck, close but no cigar yet. Might be time for some guideance. Were you able to locate any wolves since the class and if so, how much easier was it compared to before the class?
 

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I didn't realize you could use it as a F4WM expense, that's awesome. I've hunted them real hard this year but no luck, close but no cigar yet. Might be time for some guideance. Were you able to locate any wolves since the class and if so, how much easier was it compared to before the class?
Yeah I have located some since the class. I would say their is nothing easy about locating wolves, but the class definitely, opens your eyes to what to look for when deciding where to go hunt them. I tell people 80%+ of the battle is finding them.
 

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Yeah I have located some since the class. I would say their is nothing easy about locating wolves, but the class definitely, opens your eyes to what to look for when deciding where to go hunt them. I tell people 80%+ of the battle is finding them.
I would disagree; locating them is easier than getting one in the crosshairs.
 
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