Wolf Track?

[jer..des]

The wife and I were bow hunting this long weekend in 344 and came across what we think is a wolf track?? We have researched the internet, but are still not certain if what we found is indeed a wolf track or just a really really big dog. We estimate the print to be 4.25 - 4.50" based on its comparison to my wifes hand shown in the picture. Can anyone confirm the donor of this track?

[Mike_W]

Looks like a canine print from the size I would assume wolf

[mightybuck]

For sure an ELK KILLER. WOLF

[JohninAB]

Seen some dandy wolf tracks like the one you have pictured there while out looking for grouse yesterday. Just like to see a set with the perpetrator still in them though!

[jer..des]

I agree JohninAB!

[-CLM-]

If you were in 344 then I can guarantee it was a wolf track. They are thick as flies in there.

[snowman160]

100% wolf..saw a few sets up the river elk hunting today..

[jer..des]

As a rookie hunter i am guesding That probably doesn't bode well for my prospects of elk, and deer hunting up there then?

[snowman160]

Kill every coyote an wolf you get the opurtunity to kill...bout all ya can do..wolves are very elusive an smart.

[sawbuck]

Originally Posted by jer..des

As a rookie hunter i am guesding That probably doesn't bode well for my prospects of elk, and deer hunting up there then?

There is a reason the dogs are in the area (Game)..when they are alone there on a recon .I look for game sign first when I see mostly predator sign and scant ungulate sign.well that's a tell all.

[thestalkingwolf]

thats a big paw man.

[pickrel pat]

That ain't know camel track!!!! Big wolf.

[dgreen]

Yep, definitely a wolf. Too big to be a coyote and you can tell it's a canid by the shape of the pads and that claws leave behind visible prints. Compared to domestic bogs wolf prints are relatively narrow compared to the width.