In the hunting of
wolves it is vital that the guides have an intimate understanding of the area, as well
as know the travel habits of the various wolf packs in the area. For these reasons we
conduct our wolf hunts from our home - an area where outfitter grew up and where they
have continuously hunted wolves since 1996. This has given them consistent success in
getting their clients shots at wolves. The use of logging and oil roads in the area
means they have access to large areas of country even in the deep snows of winter. The
ability to use trucks keeps the hunters warm and comfortable even if the temperature
drops to -30 Fahrenheit
The days start early with a hot breakfast, then its into the trucks and a drive out to
your blind, or a day spent tracking and calling. Either a sack lunch is provided or else
a trip back to the lodge for a quick bite to eat.
While in your blind the guides and outfitter will be out looking for sign and checking
the other baits, making sure that all hunters are in the best location to have a
successful hunt.
All wolves and coyotes taken will be brought back to the lodge for skinning and salting.
There is no limit on the number of wolves or coyotes a hunter may take. Hunts are
conducted from their home in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, with hunters staying
in their lodge enjoying country style home cooked meals.
Wolves and coyotes are hunted over baited sites with heated blinds set up in advance.
Tracking and calling of wolf packs is also effective when conditions are favorable.
Expect your shots to be 200 yards when sitting in a blind and closer when calling wolves
or coyotes.
Temperature and snow conditions can vary greatly from year to year, with average snow
depth of 16 inches and average temperature of 0 Fahrenheit. With the use of heated
blinds, it is possible to hunt comfortably in the cold weather.
Many of the areas they hunt adjoin private ranches where wolf and coyotes regularly
prey on cattle. Therefore the landowners are more than happy to assist us and allow
us to operate on their property.
They have
successfully guided bow hunters for both coyote and wolf. Although it is a challenge,
with the use of portable ground blinds and shoot through screens it is now very
possible for a hunter to take a wolf. With the use of predator calls, calling a wolf
into bow range is an experience long remembered.
Contact
BC Outfitters for more information.