Last week's wolf hunt up north.

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Well we're back from Slave lake, it was a fun adventure but unfortunately we didn't get a chance at a wolf.
They were around right up to the day we got there, tracks all over. But it snowed over 2 foot and they went from hitting the baits to easily killing deer.
It was pretty cold, had problems using anything with propane. But we were lucky to have a wood burner in the snowmobile trailer.
Tried calling also but to no avail. Made for long 10 hr a day sits. But the walks in and out were refreshing.
Here are a couple pics I took with my phone, nothing fancy. Hope to do it again sometime soon!
The super moon on the 31st helped setting up camp.
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Chilly first morning.
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My view from my blind
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Wolf medicine, decided to just take a 7 mag
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The Skandic is a hell of a machine.
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The walk in
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Wolves don't just kill the weak.. this buck was on camera and was big and looked healthy. Crying shame.
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Lots of beutiful sunsets.
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Breakfast time, pretty comfy!
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The thrown was quite comfortable even when it was -30s
Just don't forget to cover them with sawdust! Ha ha
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What the classic wolf pose looks like when you don't get them! Ha ha
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Gotta love Canadian gals with a sense of humor!
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Alberta sunrise headed south with the Corb Lund cranked up!
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Glad you had a good trip but too bad you didn't get an opportunity at one. Out of curiosity what minimum caliber is recommended for a wolf hunt.
 

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Well we all know anything can kill and lots are killed in AK with .223 but most like anything .243 and up.
 
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First 6 words, and for fear of starting racism, I will not repeat said lake.
 


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Heard a .243 just bounces off...
Cool thing to be doing in February for sure. About how much money for a guided hunt?
 

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Looks like a good way to kill some time. Even though the wolf didn't follow the script. What bullet did you have in that 7mm to knock one down?
 

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Yea the pack tore him apart, my partner was headed up to hunt him when he disappeared. They found him about 50 yds from where they went to hang the damn stand even.
Yea he's a 200+ deer.
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I goggled the lake as I had no clue myself. It is in Alberta
 

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Sorry yes Alberta.
This was the big bugger I was hoping to see in daylight. Would have loved to bring him home and get a full mount.
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I just Googled Alberta wolf hunts and North Alberta Outfitters popped up first - they are at Slave Lake, Alberta. A 6 day guided hunt for wolves is base priced at $ 4,000.00. Not sure if that includes tags, trophy fees etc.
 

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