Hunter Shoots Wolf in Self-Defense

[Steve-o]

Oregon Elk Hunter Shoots Wolf in Self-Defense

On November 2, an elk hunter in Oregon reported that he was forced to shoot a wolf in self-defense. The hunter, whose name has not been released, was stalking elk in the eastern part of the state, near Seneca, when a wolf approached him. The animal came out from the woods in front of him at 30 yards and wouldn’t stop coming toward him. After yelling at the wolf and waving his arms in an effort to scare it off, the hunter said he had to shoot it.

The incident is still under investigation, but authorities say that the man self-reported shooting the animal. “Preliminary investigation revealed the hunter acted reasonably in shooting the wolf for personal safety,” the Oregon State Police (OSP) said in a press release. “The hunter stated he feared for his safety and fired one round, striking the wolf and killing it instantly.” Officials found that the man was only 18 yards from the wolf when he fired.

Oregon has around 178 wolves.  ...  The authorities will issue a report to the Grant County District Attorney’s Office for review.

Only 178?   

[glenn57]

i dont remember where i seen or read it but right here in good ol minnesota.........think up by Orr......they trapped and euthanized 18 wolves because of missing dogs. it also said hunters who just shot a deer the wolves would come running up to the kill.........its like they figured out what a gunshot means?????

[Steve-o]

I think the days of "wolves are more afraid of people..." are coming to an end.

[Scenic]

 I think those days are here already.  Have video of one in the yard on the security camera while we were working in the shop.    It took a deer hide out of a trailer parked 10' away and walked up the driveway with it. 

[Pulleye16]

who would report it??? Especially out in the mountains of Oregon. They'll make lesson out of him for sure out there. Plus the state will probably replace one dead wolf with five new ones.

[Leech~~]

i dont remember where i seen or read it but right here in good ol minnesota.........think up by Orr......they trapped and euthanized 18 wolves because of missing dogs. it also said hunters who just shot a deer the wolves would come running up to the kill.........its like they figured out what a gunshot means?????

it was 8 wolves between Ely and Babbitt for killing people's dogs. Posted that over yonder. 😉

[glenn57]

i dont remember where i seen or read it but right here in good ol minnesota.........think up by Orr......they trapped and euthanized 18 wolves because of missing dogs. it also said hunters who just shot a deer the wolves would come running up to the kill.........its like they figured out what a gunshot means?????

it was 8 wolves between Ely and Babbitt for killing people's dogs. Posted that over yonder. 😉

thats right.......there's just so much useful info all over these sites its hard to keep track!!!!!!

[Boar]

Oh i bet the wolf lovers in ely wer irrate, wolf loving hub of upper midwest

[Gunner55]

i dont remember where i seen or read it but right here in good ol minnesota.........think up by Orr......they trapped and euthanized 18 wolves because of missing dogs. it also said hunters who just shot a deer the wolves would come running up to the kill.........its like they figured out what a gunshot means?????

it was 8 wolves between Ely and Babbitt for killing people's dogs. Posted that over yonder. 😉

Just a bit more embellishment ......................... i.e.  from ol' 57, Leech.

[Leech~~]

i dont remember where i seen or read it but right here in good ol minnesota.........think up by Orr......they trapped and euthanized 18 wolves because of missing dogs. it also said hunters who just shot a deer the wolves would come running up to the kill.........its like they figured out what a gunshot means?????

it was 8 wolves between Ely and Babbitt for killing people's dogs. Posted that over yonder. 😉

Just a bit more embellishment ......................... i.e.  from ol' 57, Leech.

"And here is the rest of the story" 

https://www.elyecho.com/eight-wolves-trapped-between-ely-and-babbitt-due-dogs-being-taken?

[Gunner55]

Used to listen to Paul Harvey all the time. 

[Steve-o]

I think it makes sense to carry a 9mm when you are archery or grouse hunting alone in woof country.  I'd hate to run into 3 woofs wit' a double barrel shotgun loaded with 8 shot. 

[mike89]

Used to listen to Paul Harvey all the time. 

2nd that!!   

[Scenic]

He was a great commentator !!! 

Yes I agree I would be carrying in the woods these days too.

[markn]

I carry my 9mm PDP while grousing. 

[Leech~~]

If they can live trap, then inject them to kill them.  Why not make all the huggy folks happy and ship some wolves off to their states.  Like the Texas Governor and illegal's, just load them up in a van and drop them off in LA, DC or Chicago!   

[Jrasmussen]

Totally agree if they were roaming around there towns they would not feel the same way.