Wolf hunting

Up North as in Northern US, Canada, or Alaska?
I would do a Google there are some listing for all. Personally I would check in to BC or Alberta. Going to be pricy. probably for next year.
 
I have been on guided hunts in Alberta and BC. Look to pay $3-7K and check references thoroughly. Last I heard the Canada border was still closed for us to go up there. I have been DIY to Idaho as well. I am still looking to kill my first wolf.
 
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I've been a DIY-er in Montana for 17 years now (18 this year) and have yet to connect. Be that what it is, I only stay for a week, and am primarily hunting other critters but never seen a wolf yet. Heard them plenty of times howling at night and seen lots of tracks though. Have to admit I'm probably not as serious about it as I could be and just enjoy my time in the wilderness and taking it all in FWIW. Would suspect if I stayed an additional week my chances would go up a bit. The locals there tell me trapping them is the way to go for success.
 
I have never done a wolf hunt. I would talk to a biologist and see if there are any farms that are complaining about wolf predation on their cattle ranches in the area of your choice. Sounds like Idaho is full of them. But wherever the predatory complaints are, I would head in that unit area. Hope this helps. keep us informed on your progress. Sterling Extreme outdoors has the most entertaining wolf kill videos that are out there IMHO. I think he might guide also. Not sure [beeep]. I still watch the video over and over of him and his son blasting a couple of wolves after he called them in. Good luck!
 
I worked as a wolf hunting guide 6 winters for kapriveroutfitters. Been almost 10 years . I suggest using the biggest rifle you can accurately shoot.
We shot them with just about anything you can imagine. From 243win and 6mm rem up to 30-378 weatherby and 308 lazzeroni warbird. Bigger slower calibers than that too. Yes you can kill one with a varmint rifle but if you don’t have a team of people for tracking and retrieval a big hole with an exit sure helps .
 
Wolves in North America, where they can be hunted, are by far the hardest critter to kill.. few make the commitment necessary to consistently kill them... They aren't invincible, by you will earn it.. good luck..
 
Originally Posted By: Jim ByersWolves in North America, where they can be hunted, are by far the hardest critter to kill.. few make the commitment necessary to consistently kill them... They aren't invincible, by you will earn it.. good luck..

I have already been on them several times this year including yesterday. I am currently at about 400 miles on the jeep and another 50 on my boots. Two weeks ago I shot one(#8)at about 40 yards. It screamed, did a half spin and went down. I broke focus on the downed one, looked over my left shoulder for a 2nd because I had them all around me inside of thirty yards. Looked back and saw the "DEAD" one scoot into the incredibly thick timber. Long story short. Searched for 4 hours, went home got my dog (who is a very serious game tracker) and searched another 90 minutes, came back the next day and searched some more. NO JOY.

I broke my own rule of always watching the downed one until its confirmed dead, then look for number 2. I wanted to throw up when it happened because I certainly know better.

So my advice, do your homework regarding an area, use a "deer" bullet/caliber in a fast handling rifle with 1-3X on the low end for your scope. Most hunting in NW Montana or the Idaho panhandle will be in thick, steep country with shots at 10-30yds. I frequently pack a shotgun, leave the long range "Blaster 12,000" with 10-50X scope at home. Be prepared to have a grand adventure but understand that if you get to hear them it will be a significant success, seeing one will be incredible good fortune, getting a shot will be one in a million. But just like the lotto, you can't win if you don't play. Good luck, JCS

P.S. Yesterday I was sitting/calling in about an inch of fresh snow, so plan for that as well. Access gets harder every day as winter settles in up here.
 
They are not legal to actively hunt here, but legal in depredation.
I have seen three now and two were called when calling coyotes.
Several have been killed within a few miles of me one of which was killed with a .221.
 
We've gone to Idaho the last 2 years and plan on going again this year. They are definitely one of the toughest critters to hunt that I know of. We got lucky the first year just to see one. The people of Idaho sure do like about anyone that is willing to come out and do some wolf management also.
 
Hoping to get on them in boundary county in a few weeks here. Ill be bringing a .308 with a 1-8x30 scope. Scope will be staying on 1x unless i find myself in a position where i need to crank it up.
 
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Originally Posted By: SlagiattHoping to get on them in boundary county in a few weeks here. Ill be bringing a .308 with a 1-8x30 scope. Scope will be staying on 1x unless i find myself in a position where i need to crank it up.

Great area and great choice of equipment. Good luck!
 
Originally Posted By: SlagiattHoping to get on them in boundary county in a few weeks here. Ill be bringing a .308 with a 1-8x30 scope. Scope will be staying on 1x unless i find myself in a position where i need to crank it up.

I'm with ya. I'll be west of Dillon in a couple weeks. Using a 308 also, with a Leupold 1-4 variable scope.
 


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