man hunting black bear shot and killed a wolf near Olney, northwest of Whitefish.

Zachary Harms of Kalispell was driving his truck up a forest road Tuesday when he saw movement. He walked along the road with his rifle, thinking he may have seen a black bear.

Two wolves then ran out from the side of the road. One ran across the road and up the hillside. The other ran down the road towards Harms. The wolf closed to approximately 10 feet and Harms fired, hitting the female wolf in the front of the head.

The hunter contacted the sheriff’s office later that day and reported he had killed a wolf. Two state game wardens investigated, and determined the shooting was in self-defense and was allowed under state law.

that will have the anti's throwing a fit

to bad he didn't kill both but at least he got the egg layer.

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Two state game wardens investigated, and determined the shooting was in self-defense and was allowed under state law.

IMO everything occurred as it should have.
It was investigated, the man acted in self defense, so end of story.

I just hope the story doesn't make BHN (the Bunny Hugger Network.)

Wolves must not be too smart in that area.

Was Mr. Harms 4'-6" tall wearing Alpo #5 Cologne??

Can't understand why a Wolf or two would think they could take an adult Male homonid.

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I just hope the story doesn't make BHN (the Bunny Hugger Network.)

I hope it does. What are they going to do about? Protest that one of they fuzzy-cuddlys was killed for almost killing a human in an unprovoked attack?

"Another one bites the dust, another one bites the dust, another ones gone and another ones gone, and another one bites the dust!

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Originally posted by Macifej:
Can't understand why a Wolf or two would think they could take an adult Male homonid.

Woman Recovering after Wolf Attack
Tim Mowry / Fairbanks Daily News-Miner / July 12, 2006
An Anchorage woman walking along the Dalton Highway was chased down and bitten twice by a wolf Friday morning in what wildlife officials are calling a "very rare," but not unprecedented, attack.

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Originally posted by Macifej:
Can't understand why a Wolf or two would think they could take an adult Male homonid.

Woman Recovering after Wolf Attack
Tim Mowry / Fairbanks Daily News-Miner / July 12, 2006
An Anchorage woman walking along the Dalton Highway was chased down and bitten twice by a wolf Friday morning in what wildlife officials are calling a "very rare," but not unprecedented, attack.

Think that was really a Wolf? What was the "Wolf" up to there?? Just chasing the lady off or a feeble attempt at a meal?? Makes little sense.

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Can't understand why a Wolf or two would think they could take an adult Male homonid.

Just a couple of questions: Haven't wolves been protected for some time? If so, might they not be shedding some of their fear of humans as a consequence?

I understand something similar to this happened in Grand Canyon park with regard to coyotes. People picnicking started feeding the yotes. The ones populating the area lost some of their innate fear of humans and began biting some of the people that didn't feed them.

Possible lesson: Don't be kind to wild canines. They might consider it a sign of weakness or fear.

Sadly, it seems that some humans feel that way also.

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Can't understand why a Wolf or two would think they could take an adult Male homonid.

Just a couple of questions: Haven't wolves been protected for some time? If so, might they not be shedding some of their fear of humans as a consequence?

I understand something similar to this happened in Grand Canyon park with regard to coyotes. People picnicking started feeding the yotes. The ones populating the area lost some of their innate fear of humans and began biting some of the people that didn't feed them.

Possible lesson: Don't be kind to wild canines. They might consider it a sign of weakness or fear.

Sadly, it seems that some humans feel that way also.

Exactly. When the bunny huggers befriend wild canines, the canines become fearless of people. Those genes within the canines get passed down through generations of canines and soon situations as above occur. The thing that can't be forgotten is that the basic instincts of wolves will always be there for them, and that is to kill. So, the bunny huggers are all doing us a huge disservice by befriending wolves.
Interestingly, I see you're from East Alabama. A few years ago, I vegged out in the Fort Payne, Mentone area during the winter. I was dating a girl who lived in Huntsville, and her son had a pet wolf that had been raised from a pup. Every time I went to the son's house, I had my eyes riveted on the wolf the entire time I was in the house. That thing was a monster, with powerful legs... I don't know what vibes the wolf picked up from me, but I kept the wolf on the other side of the room at all times. just in case.

Don

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Can't understand why a Wolf or two would think they could take an adult Male homonid.

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Think that was really a Wolf? What was the "Wolf" up to there?? Just chasing the lady off or a feeble attempt at a meal?? Makes little sense.

Wolf Attacks British Columbia Man
Jul 22nd, 2007 by admin
Report Wolf Crossing, contributed by Valerius Geist.

Another wolf incidence in coastal British Columbia. It took place about a week ago on Anderson Island close to Bella Coola, and involved a man who had disembarked from his kayak on the beech of the island. The wolf came on a run, bit his legs. The man grabbed the wolf by the jaws and was apparently severely bitten. He dragged the wolf to his kayak where he was able to grab a knife and stab the wolf, who then ran away. It was shot later. Apparently, it was a female with worn teeth. The carcass is about to be examined for signs of rabies. It was an unprovoked attack. There are more wolves on the island.


Woman Recovering after Wolf Attack
Tim Mowry / Fairbanks Daily News-Miner / July 12, 2006
An Anchorage woman walking along the Dalton Highway was chased down and bitten twice by a wolf Friday morning in what wildlife officials are calling a "very rare," but not unprecedented, attack.

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Originally posted by Macifej:
Think that was really a Wolf?

Emily Travaglini-Wright, 14, of Sault Ste. Marie, displays wounds she suffered while fighting off a wolf that attacked her and four other family members at Katherine's Cove beach in Lake Superior Provincial Park. Photo credit: Margaret Cameron-Mcqueen, the Canadian Press. http://www.hamiltonspectator.com/images/hs/hs1469793_1.jpg


Leah Morgan from Marathon, Ontario, was attacked by a wolf at Katherine's Cove, Lake Superior Provincial Park. She was with her grandparents who rescued her from the wolf as it tried to drag her away. Photo credit: Brenda Grundt, Wawa-News.Com. http://www.hamiltonspectator.com/images/hs/hs1469793_2.jpg

For many years now, there has been a simple solution for living peacefully among the wolves, and the recipe that worked back then is still just as valid valid today:

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It's 34 grains of H4895 under a 55 grain Sierra GameKing spitzer in any good 22-250.....

Bobby with many wolfes running well above 100lbs with some running 150 plus I think my sav 99 300 sav with 165 corloks at 2400 fps would be better.

But then a 22lf between the eyes or the ribs would work well also it one was trying to bite me.

Good point, p dog shooter!

Heck, my .308 WCF Encore with 150 grainers running nearly 3000 fps from its 28" barrel might just be the ticket as well...

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Interestingly, I see you're from East Alabama. A few years ago, I vegged out in the Fort Payne, Mentone area during the winter. I was dating a girl who lived in Huntsville, and her son had a pet wolf that had been raised from a pup. Every time I went to the son's house, I had my eyes riveted on the wolf the entire time I was in the house. That thing was a monster, with powerful legs... I don't know what vibes the wolf picked up from me, but I kept the wolf on the other side of the room at all times. just in case.

I'm about 90 miles southeast of Mentone. (Actually, I'm very close to the Talladega Superspeedway.) Mentone is generally the coldest part of the state in winter, being in the mountains. But it's pretty up there.

We have some individuals in the county where I live (St. Clair) who have "pet" wolves. I understand they have few visitors.

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It's 34 grains of H4895 under a 55 grain Sierra GameKing spitzer in any good 22-250