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Post by Sandbur on Apr 27, 2017 6:13:10 GMT -6
That's great news! Less wolves by you means less by me. I'm glad I don't have a beef or dairy operation by me. It's all grain farmers by me. I think beef and dairy is the only way wolves get legally killed. Get away from the cows and the wolves get the run of the place. I tend to agree and the cattleman are very aware of what goes on........... and some have know how to handle things in the past. |
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Post by Freeborn on Apr 27, 2017 7:14:22 GMT -6
How do these types of things get reported to the general public? As a landowner approximately 10 miles away I would like to know the wolf population is so high they need to trap animals to control them. My property is most likely in that packs range.
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Post by terrifictom on Apr 27, 2017 8:03:10 GMT -6
How do they set up the traps, what kind of sets? They use sets just like any other trapper. Flat sets, dirt holes, scent posts and if they can find a good trail leading to the kill sites they probably will set a few blind sets. Most sets if not all will be foot hold traps. I doubt that they will use any snares as that could lead to an incidental pet catch and death. |
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Post by biglakebass on Apr 27, 2017 8:04:02 GMT -6
Then they dispose of the perpetrator on the spot?
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Post by Catscratch on Apr 27, 2017 8:33:58 GMT -6
I don't have wolves to deal with but I've wondered why guys who have deer hunting land (where there are wolves) don't buy a couple of cows and report wolf predation to the government to try to force population control. It seems everyone who has wolves wants them gone but most can't legally do it themselves. Would this not work?
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Post by smsmith on Apr 27, 2017 8:38:15 GMT -6
Cows cost money. So do fences. Most deer hunters just hope for the best in regards to wolves I think.
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Post by biglakebass on Apr 27, 2017 8:41:39 GMT -6
Wolves in this case are only taking his calves. He has had no issues with adults. Expensive proposition to buy calves to hope a wolf eats one so you can report it.  |
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Post by terrifictom on Apr 27, 2017 8:42:29 GMT -6
Then they dispose of the perpetrator on the spot? Yes if it is allowed. This was the case in Wisconsin when they were delisted, but since they are back on the endangered list in Wisconsin, nothing happens. |
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Post by terrifictom on Apr 27, 2017 8:49:54 GMT -6
I don't have wolves to deal with but I've wondered why guys who have deer hunting land (where there are wolves) don't buy a couple of cows and report wolf predation to the government to try to force population control. It seems everyone who has wolves wants them gone but most can't legally do it themselves. Would this not work? There is a lot more to it than just reporting the wolf kills. Some one has to come out and verify that it is indeed a wolf kill, Also if it is a single kill they will do nothing but pay a set fee for the loss. I was surprised that they are actually coming out and trapping with only 3 calves being reported. My guess other farmers/ranchers in the area have had losses too. |
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Post by Catscratch on Apr 27, 2017 8:50:46 GMT -6
Cows cost money. So do fences. Most deer hunters just hope for the best in regards to wolves I think. Makes since. I live in cattle country and ALL property has fence. I forget other parts of the country are different. I consider cows an investment, so their cost isn't a huge concern because it will be made back shortly. A loss is reason to get trappers involved. Different worlds! |
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Post by biglakebass on Apr 27, 2017 13:43:01 GMT -6
Got an emial from the neighbor. I asked when the trapper comes.
Not until I have a fresh kill/carcass. Told them calves are gone almost instantly, unless I lose one at birth and save it for them to trap with.
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Post by terrifictom on Apr 27, 2017 14:12:30 GMT -6
Got an emial from the neighbor. I asked when the trapper comes. Not until I have a fresh kill/carcass. Told them calves are gone almost instantly, unless I lose one at birth and save it for them to trap with. This makes sense as you stated they only could stay 2 weeks. With out a calf carcass they might not show up in that 2 week period. |
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Post by Satchmo on Apr 27, 2017 17:40:04 GMT -6
Then they dispose of the perpetrator on the spot? Yes in MN, and many are taken in for autopsy. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Apr 27, 2017 17:59:29 GMT -6
How do these types of things get reported to the general public? As a landowner approximately 10 miles away I would like to know the wolf population is so high they need to trap animals to control them. My property is most likely in that packs range. Jerry--they are around, even during daylight What am I -3 miles from you?  temp pic hosting |
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Post by Freeborn on Apr 27, 2017 18:57:05 GMT -6
How do these types of things get reported to the general public? As a landowner approximately 10 miles away I would like to know the wolf population is so high they need to trap animals to control them. My property is most likely in that packs range. Jerry--they are around, even during daylight What am I -3 miles from you? temp pic hostingYep, there around. Everyone I know in the area will take it upon themselves to take care of this issue. Your picture suprises me as I would think they hunt at night. |
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