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Wolf hunt

So I've decided to go to Idaho this fall to try my luck on getting a wolf. My question was about what caliber might be best, I have many to choose from from 6mm-06 up to 300 RUM but looking for opinions. I want to put it down but not wanting to blow it up as I would like to have it mounted. Thanks for your help

Shoot 'em...shoot 'em all! Good luck.
 
This thread has me fired up again to get out there ! I had Pneumonia and now I'm just finishing up with the Flu . Been a tough couple of weeks for sure . Sunday here in North Western Montana looks like a perfect day to try again !
I have my trusty call and my favorite rifle the 338 Edge and 300 gr.bergers ready !!
I'm not to worried about tearing up the pelt I just want him down ! Oh and i dont eat Wolf meat either ! 🤣🤣

Rum Man
 
Wolves carry echinococcus granulosis, although we don't know how far south that parasite can survive. So use gloves and a mask if you handle one. Predator control guys in our area, southwest Idaho, use disposable gloves, I think the addition of a mask is a good safety measure.
 
Yote Hit MAn, One Hole stole my thunder. I was going to suggest the 25-06, 6.5-06, and the 270 win as the trio I would choose from. I would also use Barnes slugs, they are the only company that carries a solid called "pelt saver".
 
Look at some of Sterlin Extreme outdoors vids.Think hes at 17 wolfs,both he and son shoot wolfs this season ,his boy 12 I think.Hes here in MT.Right now is a perfect time because game is yarded up.Hes shot the majority of his with 180 gr-300 rum,thats his main go too for game also. Finds tracks,find a kill if you can,watch for crows.Howling and predator call.I was out 11 days lately,but crashed my ride. Had them howling and close. One main area I was at earlier I heard from cat hunter friend,they took 20 wolfs out of,the other spot I met trapper that had taken 4,had one pull out,and another break the drag. Buddy of mine shot one with 300wsm and another 300wm, just sew the hole.One he tubed
 
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Custom 6.5 PRC pushing 147 ELD-M's seems to work really good. Defiance Action, Trigger Tech trigger and Proof barrel. Very lethal and accurate combinations. Light weight rifle is easy to pack. Give it a try if you want.
 

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Custom 6.5 PRC pushing 147 ELD-M's seems to work really good. Defiance Action, Trigger Tech trigger and Proof barrel. Very lethal and accurate combinations. Light weight rifle is easy to pack. Give it a try if you want.
I have a buddy putting a 6.5 Prc together right now . Cant wait to hear his results .
Big Congrads on the Wolf !!

Rum Man
 
So I've decided to go to Idaho this fall to try my luck on getting a wolf. My question was about what caliber might be best, I have many to choose from from 6mm-06 up to 300 RUM but looking for opinions. I want to put it down but not wanting to blow it up as I would like to have it mounted. Thanks for your help
In my younger days in Alaska I hunted caribou to feed my family with a 243 and shot many wolves with it. I also trapped wolves and shot them with a 22 pistol. Alaska wolves are much larger than Idaho wolves. Your 6mm/06 would do just fine. Wolves are not hard to kill as some would advise. You do not want to needlessly blow a big hole in your trophy's beautiful hide. Use a monolithic bullet to minimize damage.
 
I think the ideal wolf gun depends heavily on what type of country your hunting. In open areas where you can set up and see a long ways I would think something like a 25-06, 257 or 270 would be ideal. I don't think there's any reason to go bigger. In the dense woods of panhandle where I live I think you start with .223 and go up from there if want but you don't need to. I think a light, fast .223 or .243 autoloader would be ideal. I have only seen momentary patches of wolves up here - never one standing broadside un-obstructed.

As Westernhuntr mentioned the vast majority of wolves killed are trapped. A few are shot incidentely by deer and elk hunters but there a few guys out there that are successful in killing them with a gun. The few guys I know that have killed more than one with a gun work really hard and call them. They put a lot of miles on their snowmobile looking for deer, elk and wolf tracks. If you can find an area where a bunch of deer and/or elk are wintering you will probably find wolf sign. Don't expect to stumble in on them. Wolves move a lot but if you find an area holding deer and elk setup on it for several days and they will probably be back. If you find a fresh kill backoff downwind and sit on it. Wolf calls and fawn and calf distress calls are popular. I know one guys that trys to mimmic pet dogs. Be careful - you may well bring in a lion! For calling in thick cover bring the shotgun and buckshot.

I tell most young hunters I meet to focus on hunting and not the weapon. Depending on your setup your coyote weapon(s) may be just fine. Good luck!
Thank you for the advise
 
Yote Hit MAn, One Hole stole my thunder. I was going to suggest the 25-06, 6.5-06, and the 270 win as the trio I would choose from. I would also use Barnes slugs, they are the only company that carries a solid called "pelt saver".
Yeah I was leaning towards a 257b, but just built a 22 creedmoor that I'm really starting to like shooting 75 grain. Just getting opinions
 
Yeah I was leaning towards a 257b, but just built a 22 creedmoor that I'm really starting to like shooting 75 grain. Just getting opinions

I think a .257 Wby would be a PERFECT caliber for wolf. If I were ever to go I would choose mine without hesitation. My 2nd choice would be my 6.5 CM.

Good luck and keep us posted.
 
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