Running with the wolves

Popcan · #1 05-25-2018, 12:14 PM

Any thoughts on this ? 1st one is a wolf but the 2nd one isn't a very good actor I'm guessing. Of all things to see out there... No way that 1st one is a Husky ! Figured I'd share it... something different

SamSteele · #2 05-25-2018, 01:18 PM

I think that’s the elusive “pail-tailed malamute”.

silver lab · #3 05-25-2018, 01:47 PM

I am sorry but I don't see any wolves in these pictures..... Looks like the nabours dogs are stealing from your bear bait.

1899b · #4 05-25-2018, 02:18 PM

Yeah you might end up in a conflict of sort if you hammer either one...

JoshT · #5 05-25-2018, 02:18 PM

Agreed, they both look like malamutes.

Popcan · #6 05-25-2018, 02:48 PM

I wonder if they’re wild & roaming the bush or is someone running their dogs out in the middle of nowhere. There’s fresh deer kills nearby with wolf tracks around.
Friggen dogs I hope they’re friendly

nube · #7 05-25-2018, 03:36 PM

Both look like dogs to me

doorout · #8 05-25-2018, 04:26 PM

They look like a well-fed Neighbor's Dogs

Slicktricker · #9 05-25-2018, 05:16 PM

Neither of them are wolves lol malamutes for sure

guywiththemule · #10 05-25-2018, 06:19 PM

Dogs.

JoshT · #11 05-25-2018, 06:48 PM

How many miles away from anything is the "middle of no where?"

Could of been the dogs that killed the deer..

Chungo · #12 05-25-2018, 07:12 PM

Looks like a couple of malamutes. I know that the sister of my pup (in pic) ran with a pack west of Rocky over the course of a year. Probably not the best owners/parents or whatever you want to call them... If you meet a malamute in the bush give em a butt rub and they will be your friend for life!

6.5 shooter · #13 05-25-2018, 10:30 PM

Shoot them both

270person · #14 05-25-2018, 11:24 PM

Neither of those "dogs" are wolves. Scary someone would even think so.

Grizzly Adams · #15 05-26-2018, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JoshT

How many miles away from anything is the "middle of no where?"

Could of been the dogs that killed the deer..

First nations reserve near by ?

Grizz

Popcan · #16 05-26-2018, 07:07 AM

there's a work camp about 8k up the road + some logging near there. Nothing residential for a long ways. They've got good sniffer's on'em to say the least. I really did think that first one was a wolf. The coloring & head on it is identical to what I've seen before. It's paws look small though. Second guessing myself sucks.

58thecat · #17 05-26-2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 270person

Neither of those "dogs" are wolves. Scary someone would even think so.

Yup.

Had this fella show up, neighbours said they saw a wolf one night

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Wolftrapper · #18 05-26-2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Popcan

there's a work camp about 8k up the road + some logging near there. Nothing residential for a long ways. They've got good sniffer's on'em to say the least. I really did think that first one was a wolf. The coloring & head on it is identical to what I've seen before. It's paws look small though. Second guessing myself sucks.

Don't second guess yourself. You sound like a responsible, good guy to me.
It's easy for someone to say just shoot them. But when you're not 100% sure, only a goof would shoot.
Good job and thanks for posting the pics.

6.5 shooter · #19 05-26-2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolftrapper

Don't second guess yourself. You sound like a responsible, good guy to me.
It's easy for someone to say just shoot them. But when you're not 100% sure, only a goof would shoot.
Good job and thanks for posting the pics.

Domestic dogs running in packs kill wildlife for the fun of it...shooting wild domestic dogs saves a lot of wild life. But hey they might be someones pet's .? Big deal, if they are running lose their owner (s) are irresponsible and don't deserve the animals. When you see your "pets" killing deer, calves etc. your pets become targets..PERIOD.

silver lab · #20 05-26-2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 6.5 shooter

Domestic dogs running in packs kill wildlife for the fun of it...shooting wild domestic dogs saves a lot of wild life. But hey they might be someones pet's .? Big deal, if they are running lose their owner (s) are irresponsible and don't deserve the animals. When you see your "pets" killing deer, calves etc. your pets become targets..PERIOD.

My dog gets out of the yard every once in a while.... Does that mean someone should shoot it? I also know multiple ranchers that let there dogs run free to keep the toothed wildlife at bay..... I guess you would shoot them too?

Stay in the city son.

Jordan_BHA · #21 05-26-2018, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Popcan

there's a work camp about 8k up the road + some logging near there. Nothing residential for a long ways. They've got good sniffer's on'em to say the least. I really did think that first one was a wolf. The coloring & head on it is identical to what I've seen before. It's paws look small though. Second guessing myself sucks.

Much better to be wrong on a photo then be wrong pulling the trigger. Study wolf identification some more and take it as a learning experience. Great photos though!

nube · #22 05-26-2018, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan_BHA

Much better to be wrong on a photo then be wrong pulling the trigger. Study wolf identification some more and take it as a learning experience. Great photos though!

I think he knows what a wolf looks like but it doesn't hurt to look at some pics. I wouldn't feel bad about wondering what they were Popcan. Easy mistake. If you were hunting you would have shot them both the instant you saw them I would think and if they are that far away from any civilization I wouldnt' feel bad about it either. I bet they are killing as many baby elk and moose as the wolves are.

Wolftrapper · #23 05-26-2018, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 6.5 shooter

Domestic dogs running in packs kill wildlife for the fun of it...shooting wild domestic dogs saves a lot of wild life. But hey they might be someones pet's .? Big deal, if they are running lose their owner (s) are irresponsible and don't deserve the animals. When you see your "pets" killing deer, calves etc. your pets become targets..PERIOD.

Oh ok. Thanks for telling me something I didn't know.

6.5 shooter · #24 05-26-2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by silver lab

My dog gets out of the yard every once in a while.... Does that mean someone should shoot it? I also know multiple ranchers that let there dogs run free to keep the toothed wildlife at bay..... I guess you would shoot them too?

Stay in the city son.

35 years a rancher shot more then a few of your free roaming dogs in my day.

Have you ever lost a calf to someones family pet running wild and free because they're to lazy to teach them to stay home ?? then yup DRT....sorry but been there done that.

PS. your little fluffy with the pink ribbons in it's hair might get a pass.

sage 13 · #25 05-26-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 6.5 shooter

35 years a rancher shot more then a few of your free roaming dogs in my day.

Have you ever lost a calf to someones family pet running wild and free because they're to lazy to teach them to stay home ?? then yup DRT....sorry but been there done that.

PS. your little fluffy with the pink ribbons in it's hair might get a pass.

Just curious if your ok with someone shooting live stock that has gotten out or off of the owners property.

spoiledsaskhunter · #26 05-26-2018, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sage 13

Just curious if your ok with someone shooting live stock that has gotten out or off of the owners property.

this is not legal.....but shooting someone's dog that chasing your livestock IS.

Big Grey Wolf · #27 05-27-2018, 09:53 AM

Your correct in Alberta if someones dog chases your livestock, just shoot it and call the owner to come pick up the carcus. Totally legal!!

creeky · #28 05-27-2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordan_BHA

Much better to be wrong on a photo then be wrong pulling the trigger. Study wolf identification some more and take it as a learning experience. Great photos though!

Not many hunters know wolves like Popcan does.

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Grizzly Adams · #29 05-27-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by creeky

Not many hunters know wolves like Popcan does.

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Seen enough dogs in, should be wolves situations, to realize it's not always that easy. Even a coyote can be problematic at times, if he's far enough away. Lot of wolves and coyotes share color patterns, rigt down to the spot on the tail. If they're running like Hell, no doubt.

Grizz

silver lab · #30 05-27-2018, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by spoiledsaskhunter

this is not legal.....but shooting someone's dog that chasing your livestock IS.

You are comparing Apple's to oranges. Just shooting a random lost dog that is walking through the woods is illegal. Just like shooting a random lost cow.