Wolves in Southern Ontario?
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I shot this male about 1 hour West of Ottawa. My hunting partner owns a 60lbs dog & he said this one was heavier. Didn't seem quite big enough for a wolf, but seemed way larger than a coyote. It had a short nose & wide head, with large paws. Is this what is called a brush wolf?
George
It's easy to tell from the width of the nose that's no coyote
I'm another 1 hr west of you right up under Alg park & I have shot what you pictured & yote types to.
I honestly can say I have no idea anymore what kind of wolf I'm shooting at.
If it has a wide nose I call it a wolf.
If it has a narrow fox type nose I call it a yote.
I've shot reddish, blackish & greyish....now I'm confused
Whatever they are I don't "hug a wolf" unless it's with lead
, I've seen what they will & can do in a deer yard come winter timeIt's easy to tell from the width of the nose that's no coyote
Agreed.
Definitely a wolf. Still always possible to be a mutt, but they're still here. Could always be not fully grown too, seen bigger ones then that in Ontario but most coyotes don't get that big either.
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i shot 3 this year after thay killed a calf on one of the farms i hunt here in zone 94 ive also seen the odd bobcat and i finely seen a cougar
and yes these were wolves about 120lbs or so
and yes these were wolves about 120lbs or so
Depends what you mean by "bother". We've had them come into the yard on my uncle's farm and attack the farm dogs. - dan
I shot this male about 1 hour West of Ottawa. My hunting partner owns a 60lbs dog & he said this one was heavier. Didn't seem quite big enough for a wolf, but seemed way larger than a coyote. It had a short nose & wide head, with large paws. Is this what is called a brush wolf?
George
100 percent coyote too me..beautiful animal,congrats on a fine trophy.
JW
X2. What's with the "I saw it, I should kill it attitude" with some of you yahoos? Wolves, cayotes, beaver, deer, groundhogs, grouse, geese, elk, moose, bear, wolverine, hawk, raven -these are equally important players in the circle of life that we belong to, and though all can become troublesome when the numbers are out of skew (usually because of our interferance), are not to be objectified and disrespected just because they share the same space as us. Sometimes I am deeply ashamed of my species. Bravo to some of you that spoke up, good on you!
If you're farming, and animals are coming to take your animals, that's a different story.
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live about a half hour north of belleville, just north of highway 7. I'm a logger and i carry my 30-30 into the woods with me every day. WE HAVE WOLVES!!!!!!!!! of course we have coyotes and the hybrids, but we do have true wolves. I havn't actually shot one at work but i'v ran into them enough times that i now carry a rifle. the ones in our bush have a tendency to follow you but only when you don't have a gun. it's almost like they know. I'v seen wolves over 100lbs shot by our camp. the other day when i was driving home from work just up the road from the landing i saw a great big white one watching a field of horses. talked to a buddy and he said he saw the same thing a week before.
what i forgot to add is that i carry a rifle because it's not uncommon to get hurt falling trees, and it's a long way out if your seriously hurt. now is it not in a wolf's instinct to take advantage of something that is injured and immobile? think about it.
You thought that was a coyote
Typical coyotes are tiny ( average 40 lbs) compared to the one in photo.
Its confusing with the pointy nose, and mousey looking head making it look like a yote, but size makes me think its some kinda hybred mixed with wolf.
It also looks like it weighs over 60 lbs... but photos can be deceiving?.
bearkilr
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- Nowhere, ......just past the middle
I agree to a certain point, but would also like to point out that I hope you feel the same when using the term "coyote" instead of "wolf".
It seems everyone wants to protect the wolf, damned be the rest of the predators, especially coyotes.
They have their place in nature, just like the wolf. Something to keep in mind.
that is 100% correct. i don't think that they stretch down as far as where i am, but i have seen these red wolves while on a canoe trip in the park. watched a show about them and the park to. I'm a good hour and a half maybe two south of the park.
In the Midland area 99% of what is seen are coyotes or variations there of. And we have alot, a whole lot of coyotes in the area. To the point rabbits and ground hogs are a scarce commodity. They are now working on peoples house cats smaller dogs as well as a few of my chickens. However we do have some some true wolves also in the area.
Wolves and cougars have been confirmed on the Wye Marsh Wild Life Centre property. They are very elusive and shy away from human contact. Most all sightings are seen in the winter when we groom the cross country ski trails very early in the AM.
I totally agree with what a few others have stated. If and when you see a true wolf you will instinctively know the difference from a coyote. The "look" you get from a wolf examines your innner soul as well your exterior appearance. The physical size is also much larger and move differently than a coyote. A wolf has gracefullness all to its' own.
Personnally the wolves don't bother me, its the cougars that I have more concerns over. As they are surprising larger than what most folks realize, lightning fast, and not only have big teeth but large feet with sharp claws as well.
Wolves and cougars have been confirmed on the Wye Marsh Wild Life Centre property. They are very elusive and shy away from human contact. Most all sightings are seen in the winter when we groom the cross country ski trails very early in the AM.
I totally agree with what a few others have stated. If and when you see a true wolf you will instinctively know the difference from a coyote. The "look" you get from a wolf examines your innner soul as well your exterior appearance. The physical size is also much larger and move differently than a coyote. A wolf has gracefullness all to its' own.
Personnally the wolves don't bother me, its the cougars that I have more concerns over. As they are surprising larger than what most folks realize, lightning fast, and not only have big teeth but large feet with sharp claws as well.
Absolutely.
The uncanny power of a wolf's direct, eye to eye, scrutiny .... is so ef'n Primal. Only the very lucky will ever know whereof I speak.
Thats why I could not willfully destroy, without a clear and pressing need to do so, a most admired fellow wanderer.
Ardent
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I agree to a certain point, but would also like to point out that I hope you feel the same when using the term "coyote" instead of "wolf".
It seems everyone wants to protect the wolf, damned be the rest of the predators, especially coyotes.
They have their place in nature, just like the wolf. Something to keep in mind.
I feel 100% the same about coyotes, I only take them if I'm keeping the pelt. No qualms with taking lots, as long as I'm making use of them. We have a lot less wolves around most of the guys in this forum than coyotes, though.
Here's some pics to illustrate wolf size for those in Ontario wondering if they're seeing Wolves, I'm a typical 180lb white guy.
It's easy to tell from the width of the nose that's no coyote
I'm another 1 hr west of you right up under Alg park & I have shot what you pictured & yote types to.
I honestly can say I have no idea anymore what kind of wolf I'm shooting at.
If it has a wide nose I call it a wolf.
If it has a narrow fox type nose I call it a yote.
I've shot reddish, blackish & greyish....now I'm confused
Whatever they are I don't "hug a wolf" unless it's with lead
I do believe the animal I shot was an Eastern wolf. Here is a link to Eastern red wolf research that has been done in Algonquin park. http://www.sbaa.ca/projects.asp?cn=314
