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Old 12-30-2011, 02:23 PM   #1
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After hearing about more wolf attacks I am starting to wonder how to survive in wolf country. I always imagine it being a little like Dancing with Wolves, where you make wolf friends. But now I am starting to think one should be taking measure to guard against them.


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Old 12-30-2011, 02:37 PM   #2
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Very wise my friend. Very wise thinking.

Wolves are territorial. Take a dog into their area and you WILL be attacked. Most (but not all) of the recent attacks had a dog involved. The problem is how fast their area is expanding now they are protected.

I have been hiking and camping around both black and brown bears as well as big cats all my life and never thought to carry a sidearm. It has just been the last 4 or 5 years that practice has changed. I no longer take my dog when I hike certain areas, and when the grandkids are with, they are never to be alone.


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You're more likely to be killed in a car accident. Does that stop you from driving?

Don't worry about the wolves.


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Wolves and bears definately want to be your friend, they like to snuggle and do tricks.
Trust me on this one, I am a professional.
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Coz, I pretend to be their friend also, just until I can get a clear sight picture, safe line of fire and squeeze, not pull...

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Coz, I pretend to be their friend also, just until I can get a clear sight picture, safe line of fire and squeeze, not pull...

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How many bears have you killed Catspa? Wolves?


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Well, all the ones that have snuggled up to me and offered to do tricks. This coming one and the next one'll make 2.

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Hi...


Wolves are your friends. What's that? They're lining up behind you?


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"Pathfinder", who is now posting on this forum, is NOT Pathfinder1, which is me...!!
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Yup, gives me a good feeling to know my "friends" are behind me 100% (snarling, growling and snapping their fangs). The hair on my neck stands up in gratitude.

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I got 2 black bears, one in New Mexico and one in Maine....still waiting for the wolf but practising on 'yotes every chance I get.


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