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Re: Big wolf
« Reply #135 on: October 31, 2011, 05:59:58 PM »
Another thing to consider that has some of us yoopers a bit uptight is the emergence of chronic wasting disease in northern Wisconsin. I can't remember if it was in Forest or Vilas county last year.

been an issue for a couple years now, and it weighs heavy on my mind as well.   the DNR encourages hunters to donate the heads of the deer they've tagged in an effort to figure out wtf is going on with this "mad cow for deer."  would i be wrong to assume that's done in the u.p. as well?   it's a scary thing, and i've got the sinking feeling it's going to get worse before it gets better.   wtg on the doe, and here's to that trophy that's gonna mosey past your stand.  :cheers:     all the best  :salute
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Re: Big wolf
« Reply #136 on: October 31, 2011, 06:48:42 PM »
Ahhh to fatten them up? :D


They had feeders to get the deer used to being around their property. Wasn't even hunting season when my friend tried that, he just did it for the hell of it.
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« Reply #137 on: October 31, 2011, 06:56:13 PM »
 Melvin,


  Do you know anything about wolves?  I mean besides the fact they kill dear! the only reason the population has grown is because there is suffient forage to support an increase in numbers. Wolve dont just breed willynilly you know. They are always in check with the available food sources because unlike you or I they cant just go to thwe supermarket and buy a steak.

 Now if you were talking about coyetes I could see the atitude you have as being fair,they were never here before so shouldnt be here now IMHO.


  To say that the wolves have taken X amount of deer is fine but what percentage of those were even havestable deer,how many are sick,injured,starving and out right dead when the wolves"take" them.

 In Algonquin it's regular practice to take roadkill into the park to help sustain the rare and endangered wolves found there,the vast amount of "kills" are either old,sick,injured or young. Wolves rarely kill healthy animals,why do you think they run the herd? to see which animals have a hard time keeping up,this is true for most wolves and most of their prey.

 Wolves evolved to run at a constant pace for a long time but not to run full out,their prey do the opposite,this gives the wolves the luxury of picking their prey and the almost never target the "front runners" or healthy unless they have no other choice.


 IMHO if you were a "true" hunter you'd be in favour of preditors as they keep the populations of prey in their most healthiest state. Judging from you posted I highly doubt that,oh and I live right across the lake from you,your more thasn welcome to send some of your wolves over here!




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« Reply #138 on: October 31, 2011, 06:59:06 PM »
We need a few predators here.

Rt 23 runs right through Valley Forge park.

Trying to drive it at night is like taking one's life into one's hands.  The deer literally number in the thousands and have no fear of cars.  They will walk right up to your vehicle.

http://articles.philly.com/2010-10-04/news/24980804_1_deer-population-shooting-deer-animal-rights

http://www.timesonline.com/news/state/nd-deer-cull-to-begin-at-valley-forge-park/article_88924877-0785-573f-9856-649815188ea1.html
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Re: Big wolf
« Reply #139 on: October 31, 2011, 07:19:40 PM »


 IMHO if you were a "true" hunter you'd be in favour of preditors as they keep the populations of prey in their most healthiest state.




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Humans have been doing just fine at keeping the deer herd plentiful and healthy without any help from the wolves.

Unlike the political pawns that get their leadership from Lansing, some of us have the foresight to see that a wolf population left unchecked will be disastrous to the herd, and then, the local economy.

Has your local government gone on a crusade to rebuild the wolf population, or have they understood that a balance must be kept in regards to predator numbers?

Coyotes, oh man do we ever have those too. I'm hoping to find the time to get out and lay a few down this winter.  :aok
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Re: Big wolf
« Reply #140 on: October 31, 2011, 07:50:32 PM »
I thought it was a photoshop but it's not. It's real and from Canada.

Doesn't need to be fake, the area West -NW of Edmonton , Jasper NP is wild ,100s of square miles unpopulated , only few roads, glaciers,mountains. Lots of elk, goat,even herds caribou migrating in winter time ,plenty of food for wolves.It's the land that time forgot, wild but fascinating;when i first been  up there and seen the landscape i wouldn't have been surprised  to see Godzilla or bigfoot riding a dinosaurs.

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Re: Big wolf
« Reply #141 on: October 31, 2011, 08:21:05 PM »
Wolves no longer serve any meaningful purpose in nature. With the rise of Mankind the wolf has outlived its usefulness. Historically they have been eradicated from most of the world because they're pests that attack livestock and compete with human hunters for prey animals. I have no more compassion or respect for a wolf that I do for a rat. They should be eradicated. The bleeding heart conservationists can go buy a dog.
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« Reply #142 on: October 31, 2011, 08:58:36 PM »
Each animal plays a part in the circle of life...are you really going to question that?
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Re: Big wolf
« Reply #143 on: October 31, 2011, 09:21:31 PM »
The circle of life is ever changing. The wolf no longer has a place in it. Since the beginning of life here on earth, over 99% of all species that have lived are now extinct.
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« Reply #144 on: October 31, 2011, 09:29:54 PM »
Melvin, I give you a B+ for intention, but a giant F- for comprehension and execution.
You started this thread and it was obviously about your want and desire in spite of your use of 'we' and Google.

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Re: Big wolf
« Reply #145 on: November 01, 2011, 02:16:20 AM »
too many ignorant idiots in the world. LETS KILL THEM OFF!