American Wolf Trapper

[Torkdiesel]

Originally Posted by Marty S

I got in contact with him to ask a little more, the obvious questions. How did you get them, how many trapped/snared vs shot. I mistakenly assumed that he had shot a few from a plane and trapped the rest, possibly even hit a few with M-44s. How wrong I was!

This pack of wolves had been in a specific area and were doing extensive stock damage the word extensive being an understatement! as the wolves had done about $200,000 damage in livestock value. This pack of wolves had been named "The Phantom Pack" as the government guys showed up and tried to kill them, and tried for 2 years to get them but for some reason unknown to me these guys couldn't do the job and they got zero! Funny eh? Two years and got zero! (I heard a funny story similar in SW Alberta once! minus the flying) So they contracted my friend.

His job was to kill all 13 wolves and he couldn't use a plane as in his words, "it was all dark forest, I couldn't use the plane". He was dealing with a pack that had been highly educated as the g-men had been harassing them for two years. He used traps, snares, and calls, taking 5 with traps, 4 with snares and called and killed the other 4 with the rifle, and he did the job in 7 weeks!

No aircraft and no poison used!

I say congrats, and well done my true friend! This is a true accomplishment!

That's very impressive!!! Congrats to your friend on his success, not a feat many could accomplish

[diamonddave]

That is too cool, just goes to show what can be done if you put in the effort!!

[drake]

Originally Posted by Marty S

I got in contact with him to ask a little more, the obvious questions. How did you get them, how many trapped/snared vs shot. I mistakenly assumed that he had shot a few from a plane and trapped the rest, possibly even hit a few with M-44s. How wrong I was!

This pack of wolves had been in a specific area and were doing extensive stock damage the word extensive being an understatement! as the wolves had done about $200,000 damage in livestock value. This pack of wolves had been named "The Phantom Pack" as the government guys showed up and tried to kill them, and tried for 2 years to get them but for some reason unknown to me these guys couldn't do the job and they got zero! Funny eh? Two years and got zero! (I heard a funny story similar in SW Alberta once! minus the flying) So they contracted my friend.

His job was to kill all 13 wolves and he couldn't use a plane as in his words, "it was all dark forest, I couldn't use the plane". He was dealing with a pack that had been highly educated as the g-men had been harassing them for two years. He used traps, snares, and calls, taking 5 with traps, 4 with snares and called and killed the other 4 with the rifle, and he did the job in 7 weeks!

No aircraft and no poison used!

I say congrats, and well done my true friend! This is a true accomplishment!

really cool, thanks for the follow up!

[Mhunter51]

Strange he wants to be so secretive and unknown yet quite willing to SELL his ( this ) poster/print of the exact picture that was posted in post #1 for 46.99 to anyone who wants one. Just click on the photo in post #1 . I don't know ????? Other purchase option are a canvass wrap or a metal print. He seems quite commercial, not shy.

[Jeremy403]

Originally Posted by Mhunter51

Strange he wants to be so secretive and unknown yet quite willing to SELL his ( this ) poster/print of the exact picture that was posted in post #1 for 46.99 to anyone who wants one. Just click on the photo in post #1 . I don't know ????? Other purchase option are a canvass wrap or a metal print. He seems quite commercial, not shy.

Dude thats too funny. Let me guess your first time on photobucket?

[drake]

Originally Posted by Jeremy403

Dude thats too funny. Let me guess your first time on photobucket?

That is really funny...lol

[Marty S]

Originally Posted by Mhunter51

Strange he wants to be so secretive and unknown yet quite willing to SELL his ( this ) poster/print of the exact picture that was posted in post #1 for 46.99 to anyone who wants one. Just click on the photo in post #1 . I don't know ????? Other purchase option are a canvass wrap or a metal print. He seems quite commercial, not shy.

Looks like I need a new photo hosting site.

[South west trappin RG]

I like how you just LAYED out the southern Alberta trapping story. I liked that marty

[diamonddave]

Originally Posted by mhunter51

strange he wants to be so secretive and unknown yet quite willing to sell his ( this ) poster/print of the exact picture that was posted in post #1 for 46.99 to anyone who wants one. Just click on the photo in post #1 . I don't know ????? Other purchase option are a canvass wrap or a metal print. He seems quite commercial, not shy.

Originally Posted by jeremy403

dude thats too funny. Let me guess your first time on photobucket?

lol!!

[Tall Texan]

Yep that's a cool story, but a almost too cool for me.

[diamonddave]

What's your problem now Tex?

[Tall Texan]

Originally Posted by diamonddave

What's your problem now Tex?

No problem, I said "almost".

[South west trappin RG]

Originally Posted by diamonddave

lol!!

I am not very computer savy an really unsure of the joke. Marty posted this for guys to see an now there is some tecky guy busting the post apart. I guess that's why I , I have had some of the best years the last few but this is why nothing gets posted. Happy trapping I might not ever visit the site anymore. Thank Marty for the pic. Gets the bug really going when you see fur hanging.

[Marty S]

Oh whatever, skeptics are expected. This is the internet, plenty of BS out there to cause us to be skeptical of whatever we encounter.

Meanwhile, in this world there are exceptional people out there and this guy is one of them. Any of the skeptics out there ever heard of a guy named Scott Huber? Yes, I thought not! Anyways, one of the greatest minds in the coyote killing world, a real expert and I would have to rate this wolf trapper guy right up there with him (actually beyond). On top of his "acquired skill set" this guy has drive like I have never seen.

[Gboe8]

That's for posting Marty awesome story!

[Tall Texan]

Huber used to write for a Trapping and Calling magazine I think. There was a famous Phantom pack in Idaho but I thought it was the area they were in they were named after. I'm still skeptical how these wolves could kill $200,000 worth of cattle and sheep in one or two years. What did they kill if you happen to know?

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by Tall Texan

Huber used to write for a Trapping and Calling magazine I think. There was a famous Phantom pack in Idaho but I thought it was the area they were in they were named after. I'm still skeptical how these wolves could kill $200,000 worth of cattle and sheep in one or two years. What did they kill if you happen to know?

We all know it was not 200,000. I'm sure some of the ranchers embellished a bit for a wee better payout. Just my opinion.

[Tfng]

Originally Posted by AlbertaClipper403

I don't see any traps in the photo. Maybe this should have been posted in the Hunting section?

Maybe you should pm a Moderator to move it.

Thanks Marty for a great pic and story!

[Marty S]

Oh, we shouldn't waste our breath. Our goodest new buddy al here lives by a very high standard...

Originally Posted by AlbertaClipper403

If people minded their own business more often society would be much nicer to be around. #SMH

Tex, I have no idea what they were eating at the time, both? Likely cattle. What are they worth today? More than a couple years ago but even cows at 200 head x $1000 obviously equals $200,000, but cows take a while to eat. Then there's 365 days per year x2. Eat a $700 calf every couple days.... $700 when they come home in the fall, if they don't come home no $700 x 300 in two years, math sure is easy.

Rod, you did make me laugh! Ya, weird, wolves pursued relentlessly all summer, survived then show up at 5 traps and get whacked. But with these Parks people running around making silly rules, possibly the real pros hands were tied.

[thunderheart]

Originally Posted by drake

really cool, thanks for the follow up!

indeed ... great story

[The Spruce]

Originally Posted by Marty S

I got in contact with him to ask a little more, the obvious questions. How did you get them, how many trapped/snared vs shot. I mistakenly assumed that he had shot a few from a plane and trapped the rest, possibly even hit a few with M-44s. How wrong I was!

This pack of wolves had been in a specific area and were doing extensive stock damage the word extensive being an understatement! as the wolves had done about $200,000 damage in livestock value. This pack of wolves had been named "The Phantom Pack" as the government guys showed up and tried to kill them, and tried for 2 years to get them but for some reason unknown to me these guys couldn't do the job and they got zero! Funny eh? Two years and got zero! (I heard a funny story similar in SW Alberta once! minus the flying) So they contracted my friend.

His job was to kill all 13 wolves and he couldn't use a plane as in his words, "it was all dark forest, I couldn't use the plane". He was dealing with a pack that had been highly educated as the g-men had been harassing them for two years. He used traps, snares, and calls, taking 5 with traps, 4 with snares and called and killed the other 4 with the rifle, and he did the job in 7 weeks!

No aircraft and no poison used!

I say congrats, and well done my true friend! This is a true accomplishment!

Good stuff Marty. What everyone here seems to often miss on here is the point of this. Its not how much did it cost, how exactly was it done, what are cows actually worth....Its the fact that a paid for (and likely very expensive) government program failed. THEN they bring in the lowly trapper who quickly does what others could not. It is stories like this that better us as a group, not the other way around.

On a side note, kudos to that guy! Taking out a pack of wolves is no small feat. What people don't realize about wolves is that you teach the entire pack every time you put up a set. You have to be incredibly crafty and knowledgeable to fool them all (gun or trap, or both, I don't care).

Spruce

[Tall Texan]

Yep - math, logistics, reality, sure is easy for some, not so much for others.

[Marty S]

i don't believe you tex

[357xp]

Takes a pretty dedicated trapper to live in a forestry tent for 7 weeks in the winter.

[Tall Texan]

Originally Posted by Marty S

i don't believe you tex

I know it's sacrilege to say anything negative, but for me it just doesn't quite add up. That's all. I have no idea what I said you don't believe, but it's a free country - kind of.

[diamonddave]

Originally Posted by South west trappin RG

I am not very computer savy an really unsure of the joke. Marty posted this for guys to see an now there is some tecky guy busting the post apart. I guess that's why I , I have had some of the best years the last few but this is why nothing gets posted. Happy trapping I might not ever visit the site anymore. Thank Marty for the pic. Gets the bug really going when you see fur hanging.

SWT.... I was laughing at the fact that the poster thought Marty was trying to sell prints of the picture. It is just what photobucket does, it wasn't Marty trying to sell the prints. I have nothing but respect for Marty posting those pics to share, the people one here trying to make something out of it that its not is what's comical.
There was no disrespect on my part to Marty in any way shape or form.
Dave.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by AlbertaClipper403

A real trapper wouldn't use a quad or gun.
#NotOldSchool

Than what does one use?

Great picture and nice haul of wolf pelts.

[philintheblank]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

Than what does one use?

Great picture and nice haul of wolf pelts.

Snow shoes and a sledge hammer I guess haha

[Hydro1]

Seems some new trolls have come out for a little sunshine before heading back under their bridge.

Really neat story Marty, and the follow up information.
Thanks for sharing!

[Marty S]

Originally Posted by Tall Texan

I know it's sacrilege to say anything negative, but for me it just doesn't quite add up. That's all. I have no idea what I said you don't believe, but it's a free country - kind of.

I think we all got your drift with your first skeptical post. When will it end? No biggie, like I previously suggested, I expect some to be skeptical.

But do share with us some of your wolf killing stories. You also had suggested that you have some experience in this department, with trying to annihalate a pack a time or two or more. Seriously, I'm bored, it's been a long summer. Pictures most welcome.

I'm glad you're the real thing, not like this trouble making character that's been hanging around wasting his time. Her time? It's time! (He, she, or it...)