danicusrex Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 One morning (about 8 years ago now) I was sitting at my campsite on an island in the middle of a lake in the eastern Canadian woods (in the northern part of Réserve faunique La Vérendrye), drinking a cup of coffee. The sun was just peeking out over the horizon, creating a dim yellow glow in the east. Bright enough to see, anyway. Thin mist on the lake. Out of the woods at the lake edge appears a pack of six wolves, headed to the water to drink. I was maybe 60 yards away across the water. The Alpha looked at me (I assume it was the Alpha, he was big, and seemed to be watching over the others), I looked at him and gave him a little nod and raised my cup to him a bit (i unlocked my knife sheath too, because even though I didn't feel overly threatened, you never know) but otherwise stayed still. The wolves drank, the Alpha took his turn, and then I did something reckless and stupid. I'd never do this now (could be seen as a threatening gesture), but I tried a howl. The wolves looked up with expressions I can only describe as "get a load of this jackass" and the Alpha howled back before leading the pack back into the woods. It remains one of the best moments of my life.
bethany Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 What a cool story, thanks for taking the time to share. Not sure I would have had the guts to howl, but I'm glad that worked out for you
danicusrex Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 I was young and stupid (22-23 years old at the time). I'm 31 now, and a lot more cautious. I'd never do that now......But I'm really glad I did it then.
SteveP Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 I don't think you created any risk by howling at your wolf visitors. Had you made grunts or moose calls during the rut, that could have caused a bull moose to charge you.
danicusrex Posted August 23, 2015 Author Posted August 23, 2015 Oh yeah, I'm from New England. I know moose are nothing to mess with. :shock:
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