Yesterday around 3 in the afternoon 4 wolves came up to the front porch about 8-10’ from it. Honestly was a little surprised by it. I’ve never known them to come that close. I’m assuming they were hungry but I know theres lots of game around. My two great Pyrenees got into a fight with them and ran them off. The dogs were ok. It was a sight to see for sure.
Edit: I say wolves because they were much larger than coyotes. They could have been coywolves. I didn’t get a good chance to ask them.
Does that mean you have lots of whitetail deer as well?
Yes, we have lots here. The top of the ridge just east of the cabin is a clearing and I’ve seen 150+ deer in that clearing at once. That’s maybe a 1/2 mile from the house.
I’ve seen a bear and mountain lion on the property as well.
Exciting! We’ve seen a couple wolves in/around camp. This is one reason we don’t have dogs (yet?).
Wolves are a rare sight here so I never gave it much thought with having dogs. They are mostly here as protection from other predators. I am glad we have large guard dogs though. They are great for guarding livestock (which we don’t have) but also are good family guard dogs. Having small children around I felt we should have something.
Uhhhh…this is the hide tanner in me talking but with lots of oak and white tails you could make amazing leather. I could send you my manual if you are interested. Easier on the back than buckskin.
I would take any advice from someone more experienced. I used to tan more when I was younger but havent in a few years. I have a few hides ready to start and plan on getting more. I’ve spread the word and I could probably have all I want. Most of the hunters around here process their own and just toss the hides to the dogs. Ive been told by several I could have theirs if I wanted so its something I’m getting back into.
Thank you. Sent. That one looks very nice!
