2014 Wolf Archery Kill

[BrentM]

Called a in pack yesterday and shot this big male. I had a 2nd wolf in sight but he saw me draw my bow and gave me a head shot target. I had a hard time getting the distance sorted out and by the time I did he ducked out of sight.

 

[300 ultra]

That is so awesome... Bow hunting to boot.

 

[Unofficial Gun Addict (UGA)]

Nice going. I'd be happy with a good rifle shot. Heck... I'd be happy if one ran in front of my car. Reducing the wolf population to a point where the rest of the ecosystem can get back in balance works for me!

Great shot man!

 

[royinidaho]

That's a trophy all the way around.

Trophy woof
Trophy hunt
Trophy shot
Trophy grin

 

[rooster740]

You are the man! Mutt with a bow is **** sure impressive!
Did it just happen or did you know they were in the area?

 

[BrentM]

I shot a bull a few days before and figured I would try for wolves now. This area generally has some sort of activity during the archery season so I went to a spot that might give a good chance of calling and getting a response. Luck was on my side and I was able to call them in via howls and barks.

 

[Unofficial Gun Addict (UGA)]

Brent... Were you hunting north of Boise? I've been looking at the packs in that area over the last couple of years and they appear to be pretty thick... Overlapping one a others territory. Down south here.... they've not yet moved in from the east... At least here in the Twin Falls area. We did see a wolf over at Sublett reservoir when we were deer hunting last year, but I'm hunting this year at area 54 for a controlled hunt this year. I've scouted there but have seen no sign and no wolves there (yet).

Good job on the wolf! I would love to come up your way and reduce the number by at least 1 more. My son and my x live up on Eagle road, so I'm up your way every other week. If you would be willing to point me towards some mutts, I'd be out there in a heartbeat. Bought 2 wolf tags this year and have them in my wallet so that what happened last year doesn't occur again. Easy shot...no tag.

Congrats!

 

[threejones]

Sounds like you need a "semi auto" bow! Nice work, now go get his buddies!

 

[mtnwrunner]

Brent, way to go. That is just plain friggin awesome and the elk thank you as well.

Randy

 

[RockyMtnMT]

Very cool. Reminds me that I need to pick up my tag.

Steve

 

[Idgunner]

Nice job taking a wolf with a bow. I just want to get within 500 yards of one with my 25-06. Lots of opportunity to chase them in Idaho for sure.

 

[BrentM]

Interesting. Measured the skull and wet it is 16 12/16. If it holds and SCI scores it the same it will be the #4 Archery Wolf in SCI books. It appears BC and PY don't have records or interest in the Gray Wolf. I have another I shot that I need to re-measure. Can't remember the score.

 

[HARPERC]

A wolf with a bow and I'd be looking for angels, cause being dead and gone to heaven would be the only explanation. With me being in heaven only slightly more likely, than getting a wolf archery style.

 

[BrentM]

Baaaa haaa haaa. Well, so I measured the other skull and it is 15". That wolf is 7 ft 2" long. Crazy.

I have 4 opportunities to kill with my bow and something seemed to always go wrong. This time luck was favoring me for sure. A double kill would have been surreal. I have lost a few rifle shots. One was a solid white male and he was collard. By the time the F&G could locate him the hide was bad. So bummed.

Man, I am already going crazy wanting this rug done.