Dog attacked by Wolves during Grouse hunting

[walleye101]

From their perspective that area may not have been wolf country. Looking further beyond them, though, the area was likely inhabited by wolves so in a broader perspective they came to wolf country.

I think I mentioned that; "It probably was wolf country in the 1800's but you could say that about most of the United States. Geographically it may have been wolf range but ecologically it has little resemblance to the county wolves previously inhabited."

[DitchPickle13]

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if i lived in wolf territory, i would coexist and take all the necessary precautions. high wire fence with hot wire if necessary and own certain breeds of dogs that are specifically designed as guards against wolves. kids are the adults responsibility. if a kid gets killed because of your open yard and was unsupervised, its human error.

Friar: Do you have a "coexist" bumper sticker? If so, please do your part and teach the wolves to read and obey it! : ) Thank You.

And no, I'm not going to provide any substantive arguments since most of it has been covered...just taking my shot.

[swamptiger]

I think Friar might be gone - look at the date on the posts..

This was a good thread - some good points brought up by some knowledgable people. Several have also mentioned they would like to see a hunting season on wolves if they are delisted. For my part, I would prefer to see a trapping season (with an option for hunting) - when they are in prime, so the fur can be utilized - it's very nice fur when put up properly.

[Mudflap]

Just a quick note....this dog survived an attack by three wolves in October but I had to put her down due to Lyme's complications.

I took her out for one last successful hunt on 12/23 and euthanized her in the back of my wife's CRV, her favorite place.

She passed with a beeper collar around her neck and laying on my game vest.

[reinhard1]

sorry about your loss. loosing my two dogs was very hard on me. i dont know if we will get another one. good luck.

[TooTallTom]

Jeez Mudflap, I'm sorry to hear that. It's nice that you got to get her out for one last hunt. I'm sure she was pretty excited about that.

Take Care,

Tom.

[rustysetter]

Sorry to hear that mudflap! great looking dog!! what were the lymes complications, mine has lymes now and not really showing any symptoms but tested positive. we have lots of deer ticks in our area.

[Duffman]

Sorry for your loss. She was a pretty dog, and that's a great picture to remember her by. Doing what she obviously loved to do.

[JayinMN]

Sorry to hear that Mudflap, she was a beautiful dog.

[swamptiger]

It's tough to lose a dog - especially a good one. My dad lost one of his favorite beagles to wolves about 20 years ago, and I lost a lab about 10 years ago to wolves or coyotes.

I've heard those deer ticks are really thick in the Bemidji area.

[DitchPickle13]

Bummer...sorry to hear.

[Harmonica Bear]

Beautiful dog, sorry for you loss.

[Mudflap]

The deer tick population expoded up here in the last 5 years.

In my opinion,duct taping a $20 bill to my Setter would be a better tick deterent than Frontline. On a friend's recommendation I switched to Advantix in October.

Not sure if there was any corralation,about then this dog lost her appetite and went on a double dose of antibiotics.

The weekend we decided to put her down she was down to 38 lbs. but still

woke me that morning with a wet tennis ball wedged between my ribs and elbow.

[cbrooks]

Sorry for your loss mudflap.