Alaskan Wolf Down

Biscuit · February 10, 2011, 11:50:46 AM

Man that is awesome. I would have to have a change of clothes with me if i called one of those within 25 yards of me around here. Especially if i was expecting to see a coyote

Butcher45 · February 10, 2011, 02:35:03 PM

Most Awesome!!!

FozzyBear · February 10, 2011, 08:28:01 PM

That's too cool

Todd Rahm · February 11, 2011, 09:33:06 AM

QuoteIt was hard getting him out of the area and into the truck.

Maybe ya need weave a Reese Wolf Carrier or Drag?

Like I said that thing looks huge and nice job. Did ya get him on video?

vvarmitr · February 11, 2011, 09:42:59 AM

Quote from: Todd Rahm on February 11, 2011, 09:33:06 AMMaybe ya need weave a Reese Wolf Carrier or Drag?

Yeah, what's up w/ that Loran?

desert dog · February 11, 2011, 10:10:11 AM

To be honest, I tried to use my Coyote Carrier. My thought was to put both ends around one foot and drag him out. I couldnt get the dam loops around his paws, too big. I am building one that will haul wolves and bears now.

Todd,

I got pre and post footage of the hunt. I will get it edited and posted. It gives you an idea of how close he was when I dropped him.

Todd Rahm · February 11, 2011, 10:30:43 AM

QuoteTo be honest, I tried to use my Coyote Carrier

You might be better served to make a couple of back pack straps.

riverboss · February 11, 2011, 11:33:58 AM

Wow that thing is hugh i cant imagine being that close and being hunted by it with just a 223 what kind of ammo were you shooting? I watched a guy a couple weeks ago on tv that shot one with a 30-06 and it ran off o i would of ruined my hunting suit i know you would of never got the smell out of them LOL.

bloodhound · February 11, 2011, 06:36:52 PM

Desert dog = your the man... wow is that a big dog...

Ol joe · February 12, 2011, 09:25:26 AM

wolf at 25 yards. his fur may have been in good shape but im not sure my under wear would have!

recurry · February 12, 2011, 12:09:25 PM

Whew, I don't know if I'd feel comfortable just packing a .223 with monsters like that running around. Nice wolf though, must be wonderful to hunt in a place where it's legal to take them. We're note allowed to shoot them in WI - you only get to watch them take your cattle and kill the neighborhood pets.

desert dog · February 12, 2011, 12:28:27 PM

You guys don't give the 223 enough credit. Properly placed bullets will do their job. Physical body size is no bigger than a deer. This is my second wolf to fall to this round. I have shot coyotes with a 6mm and put a bad shot on them, never to be found. Although, I do not recommend you carry a 223 when the brown bear are out.

possumal · February 12, 2011, 02:41:18 PM

I couldn't agree more with you, Loren, about the 223. I see people who don't hesitate to recommend a 22-250 for coyotes but frown on the 223, even though they may be shooting the same bullet in the two. A lot of them go for the speed of a lighter bullet where the heavier bullets have more knock down power. Congrats again on the great wolf kill.

JohnK · February 12, 2011, 05:52:33 PM

Now that's what I'm talking 'bout. You the man

bambam · February 12, 2011, 06:05:19 PM

That is a BIG animal ! Good job.

WldWldWest · February 12, 2011, 07:06:46 PM

I dont think Ole WWW coulda kept his composure with that BIG rascal "crashing" up behind him.......What's that smell???

Hell of a job! Congrats!

WWW

Bluesman · February 15, 2011, 01:15:00 AM

Good job Loren. Thanks for all the posts from Alaska. I appreciate it very much. I was fortunate to spend 5 weeks up there during the summer of 82. I did not hunt but had a great time catching halibut, salmon and grayling. I loved that Kenai peninsula....beautiful country. I hope you get another lynx on your next try.

JB in NC