Methods Wolf hunting

1 methods

1.1 aerial shooting
1.2 blind
1.3 calling
1.4 fladry
1.5 hunting dogs
1.6 hunting eagles
1.7 luring
1.8 poisoning
1.9 skidor
1.10 traps

1.10.1 knife traps
1.10.2 trapping pit
1.10.3 steel wolf trap

methods
aerial shooting

an-2 on skis @ volosovo air field, moscow. 1 of used models in ussr s wolf management programmes

aerial shooting involves tracking of wolves via small airplane or helicopter , considered many effective method of wolf control. used in soviet union during wolf control campaigns, starting in 1946 when chief directorate of aviation received reports pilots flying @ low altitudes saw wolves. polikarpov po-2s , antonov an-2s used models. normal protocol pilot search frontally, , shooter sideways. 70%-80% of wolves first sighted pilot. rocket guns fired dense brush in order scare wolves out open. markers thrown @ site of each kill later collection. actual shooting done rear cockpit or left side when @ distance of 18–20 metres quarry. experienced shooter spot standing wolf kilometre away @ heights of 100–140 metres. wolves killed when planes flew @ speeds of 70 85 km/h. load limit of po-2 2 men , 5 adult wolves; rear cockpit hold 4 wolves, while shooter s cockpit hold 2, or carcasses tied fuselage or wings of plane. aerial hunting has been discontinued in former soviet union because of budget restraints. wolf hunting still practiced way in u.s state of alaska. congress passed federal airborne hunting act of 1972, made illegal hunters shoot animals plane or helicopter. federal legislation have [provision] predator control, permitting state employees or licensed individuals shoot aircraft sake of protecting land, water, wildlife, livestock, domesticated animals, human life, or crops .

blind

the use of heated box blinds popular method of wolf hunting in modern alberta. bait stations set in advance of hunt, blinds being erected in more frequented spots. method developed response fact finding wolves on foot pure luck scenario, because of wolf s elusiveness. shots fired when wolf 200 yards (180 m) blind.

calling

calling traditional wolf hunting method of mongolia. hunters go place pack located in morning , imitate wolf s howl. hunters howl in unison wolves , wait animals come them. mongolian wolf hunting done assistance of local herders.

fladry

in modern european russia, traditional wolf hunting method involves encircling located wolf pack 3-5 kilometer (2-3 mile) fladry, long rope small swatches of fabric stitched every few feet. fabric red in order easier spotted on background of snow guides. since retains human scent several days, wolves tend stay within encircled area. when hunters arrive, pack of wolves flagged .

hunting dogs

several dog breeds known wolfhounds have been bred purpose of hunting wolves, though conventional hunting breeds have been used.

hunting eagles

the use of raptors in hunting of wolves practised in central asia. kyrgyz people have traditionally used golden eagles, known berkut, hunt wolves. in past, wolf pelts provided material clothes crucial survival of nomadic people in severe colds. eagles used immobilize wolves placing 1 foot @ of neck , @ flank closer heart , lungs. hunters use eagles against pups, adult wolf can cripple in combat highly experienced eagle. losing 1 toe or talon lower eagle s ability tackle prey. minor injury sinew of foot may leave eagle incapable of further hunting. wolf capable of resisting best-trained bird, falconer keeps near, ready @ first opportunity eagle. done carefully, wolf, sensing human presence, fights desperately tear loose bird s talons, , eagle can severely injured. because of violent nature of work, eagles trained hunt wolves have shorter life spans.

luring

in 19th century russia , scandinavia, pigs used decoys , transported in strong canvas sacks on horse-drawn sleighs. pigs, kept in canvas bags, made squeal in order attract wolves. hunters wait @ distance shoot wolves when came out after pig. once wolves arrived, hunters either shoot them or retrieve pig , canvas bag. in latter case, took off down road, luring wolves behind. wolves led palisade, trapped , shot.

poisoning

historically, poisoning successful in reducing wolf populations, particularly in american west , imperial japan. strychnine used compound. poison typically mixed in lard or tallow, , spread on bits of meat, or placed within incisions on bait. though effective, method had disadvantage of loosening fur of dead wolf, causing shed easily. wolves killed strychnine typically skinned after death, in order avoid fur absorbing of poison.

skidor

in lapland, wolves hunted lapps on skis. armed stout, 6-foot-long (1.8 m) poles tipped pike used both propulsion , weapon. skidor hunt undertaken multiple hunters on course of few days. kill made @ slope or hillside.

traps
knife traps

the native americans used 2 kinds of knife traps. 1 method encase sharp blade in fat , frozen upright on block of ice. wolf cut while licking blade , bleed death. argue method myth. other method baited torsion spring when triggered, stab wolf in head.

trapping pit

across top of trapping pit thick stick or pole, , on fastened plank, covered top of trap. on 1 end of plank piece of venison, , on other stone. way trap meant work this: wolf come venison, , got on plank eat it, plank turn, causing wolf fall pit. weight of stone @ other end bring plank again, ready baited wolf.

steel wolf trap

steel wolf traps, used in american west, made heavy steel, 6 , half inches wide, , had 2 springs, each 100 lbs of power. steel wolf traps same models used in capture of beavers, lynx , wolverine. in order hide human scent, trappers handle equipment gloves, , cover traps in beeswax or blood. wolf s power of scent great, mere touch of human skin on trap result in wolf vacating area. wolves may dig or spring traps. traps typically set in fours around bait , fastened concealed logs, , covered in moss, chaff, cotton or sand camouflage. sometimes, trap , bait placed in pool of water, leaving no other point of access wolf take.