Wolf hunting. Methods of hunting wolves

Ruthless and cunning killer, the most terrible beast of prey in the middle latitudes, hardy runner ... All this - the wolf characteristics, representative of canine. If today, in Europe it is almost completely destroyed, and because it can be seen only in the zoo, in Russia this predator have everywhere. Places its population reached the number of uncontrolled and therefore become a threat not only to pet, and sometimes humans.

Habitat

On the territory of our country are the most common two types of wolf - ordinary and tundra. Dimensions of this predator suggests that it is - the largest animal in the canine. its body length can reach up to 160 cm, weight - up to 62 kg.

Wolf is considered orderly ecosystem. Forest and steppe, taiga and tundra, mountain systems - anywhere you can find an amazing animal.

"There is a wolf hunting" ... Many people have heard the song by famous singer, but what is really going on catching this predator gray, are not everything. One thing is clear: in order for it to be successful, you need to know about the production a lot. The populations of the predator reach hundreds of thousands in Russia. In recent years, in connection with the restoration of Jaeger farms, as well as the tightening of the rules of catching this number has increased considerably. There are cases when these predators appear in the settlements, especially in remote regions. And at this time begins unplanned hunting wolf.

Types of hunting

Thousands of people come to fish these gray predators annually. Methods for hunting wolves are numerous. They are caught using such traps, as "the pit," shoot from helicopters or snowmobiles, and often used the classical methods - flag pens or stalking. One of the most popular ways in our country are trapping and rutting with the help of dogs.

How to find the lair of

At the place where the transition of the predator was found, it is necessary to go with the dog. Then you need to move a good distance to the wolf could not detect the persecution and bring the hound on the trail. If the predator is not visible, and it was already light, it means that it is likely to have passed to the lair. In this case, it is necessary to plot location to walk around and begin to look for traces. They are best seen in the wet soil or sand, as well as on the grass covered with morning dew. If the weather is dry, the wolf hunt with dogs goes with regard to the conduct of dogs. Smelling the fresh trail they bristle and growl and begin sniffing the bushes, on which, if the passage could rub against a predator.

The dog quickly takes his master to the den, walking on heels. If on the way it starts sounding voice, you need to close the mouth, something bandaged it. Otherwise, the production finds persecution and immediately go to the other side of the lair.

Golden Eagle

In Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, carried out it is very common with birds of prey hunting. Berkut wolf specially pritravlivayut. This falconry "works" is not worse than a dog to hunt wolves. Used to catch the female, since its size is larger. When the hunters find prey, they feed birds of prey prearranged signal. Slowly, carefully and sharpened movements eagle takes off from the head of a winged helper protective cap and releases it. Anyone climbing to great heights and seeing prey, plummeting downward, directly on the wolf. This spectacular and exciting action, which attracts lovers of speed and excitement.

Even such a strong animal like a wolf, unable to withstand the pressure and power of the claws of the eagle, when he holds it by the scruff, or back. predator deprived of the opportunity to fight a frightened and disorientated. Its sharp beak bird pokes wolf eyes, and when people fight reaches the places they see prostrate prey, on the back of which sits proudly winged hunter. They just have to finish off the victim with a knife.

Summer fishing

In this season the hunting of wolves is often shooting of young individuals to those before the winter is not grown up and did not attack livestock, raiding the nearby villages. In the warmer months in the woods a lot of food, so the gray predator does not cause trouble to man. Summer hunting for wolves is permitted everywhere. The most common way is to raid on the lair, capturing on vabu and ambush. Each of them requires a certain skill, without which it will not be successful.

On vabu

This year hunt for the wolf requires the participation of three or four people. Initially established a place where it can be the lair of a predator. Assist in the traces, as well as search for manhole and so on. D. The main thing in this hunt is considered vabilschik. This is a man who knows how to imitate the voice of the wolf. Early in the morning, when the predator's lair there, he came to the den for about three hundred meters, he starts imitating the voice of male to howl. Other participants, taking place at the manhole, waiting for approaching predator.

Wolf hunting in this manner is as follows: young individuals, he heard the voice of the male, running up to the lair. Shooting starts on the team manager. Each participant shoots of the wolf, which is closer to him.

Winter fishing on traps

Gray "orderly forest" - is not only smart and careful, but also very cunning beast. That is why the hunt for the wolf in the winter requires a man of great experience. Traps should be kept in a well-ventilated, dry room. If they come from the sharp smell of tobacco smoke, household chemicals, gasoline and so on. E., It will scare away the prey.

For two or three days before the day of the hunt is preceded by thorough preparation traps. Their carefully purified using sandpaper, then boiled in water with the addition of branches spruce, fir or pine. Boil for twenty minutes, they are hung for ventilation. This is necessary in order to eliminate the smell of iron. Traps should be installed in places where fresh wolf tracks were found. Charge should be very careful. Some use a special brush that sweeps and masks places around the traps, and to restore the chain of footprints is good foreleg a wounded predator.

From ambush

The principle of this type of hunting is easy. On the wolf trail exposed bait, most of all - the carrion, and participants are waiting for the prey. Wolf cautious, so bait is left in places where human footprints - a natural phenomenon. These may be areas close to the road or near the settlement.

Ambush is arranged close to the bait. The hunter must carefully disguise. The best time for this - a night when the wind is blowing from the bait to the proposed site exit predators. The sharp smell of carrion attracts prey to the bait but it fits most often after midnight. Wolf hunting in an ambush the most fortunate in the bad weather. At this time, predators more vigilant.

With flags

This method winter hunting in our country is common enough. Initially determined place dnevki predators. Work is also studying their tracks to determine the number of production. Then, a restriction of the territory, which are special boxes for hunting wolves. This person has to move quickly and quietly. One hunter unwind cord with flags, and the second one fixes them on the branches.

If on the territory, on which is held flazhkovanie, no trees, it can be secured in the inserted in the snow sticks. Arrows placed in the salary at a distance of about thirty meters from the flags. It is advisable to hide behind cover - a snowdrift, a high bush, etc., but not necessarily in the wind...

Beaters wolves lead to manholes. Or they shout loudly or make noise in the desired direction. Sometimes a person makes his eternal helper - dog. For hunting wolves are most often used hounds who kicked the beast out of the den and drive its wheels. And during this time the shooter manages oflazhkovat territory so that the production ran straight to him.

Use of helicopter

This is the most effective but also the most expensive hunting wolf. It differs significantly from all known methods, and especially - firing. Arrow is necessary to consider not only the nature and speed of movement of the animal, but also the trajectory of the helicopter flight, the flow of air force and many other nuances.

In order to save time in the air, the hunter should initially conduct a search of the beast - to explore the area, to determine the likely presence of a predator zone, and then move all the extracted information on the card and make the flight route.

As the hunt for the wolf from a helicopter - an expensive pleasure, two groups of people are involved in it. One of them being on the ground, searches for prey, and the second, which is in the air, gets all the necessary information on the radio. Sometimes intelligence area is as follows: during a flyby of the territory on the winch down periodically down one of the hunters, who studies at the site traces of wolves and direction of their movement.

Shooting Helicopter

Typically, such a hunt wolf held since the beginning of February to mid-March in a clear and stable weather. However, quite often it is carried out and after the onset of severe frosts, when the helicopter can be planted not only in open areas, but also a powerful ice ponds.

Typically, the altitude ranges from one hundred to one hundred and fifty meters. This provides good visibility in the search for the beast. Upon detection of a helicopter extraction, coming on goal slows. This makes it possible to move the arrow to the window latch and prepare for product shots.

Wolf usually in pursuit leaves a straight line from the helicopter, and at approach avoids the side. Shooting underway buckshot or small canister, thus undesirably high accuracy of hits since the shooting is at a close distance.

With snowmobile

Recently, this method has gained a lot of popularity. Wolf hunting is carried out on a snowmobile in the two winter months - in January and February, since most often in November or December is not enough snow. The best time is the first day after a powerful storm. Newly fallen snow it keeps fresh tracks, so the hunter can Tropez wolf long enough and with great success.

Surprisingly, the wolf heard the sound of a snowmobile from afar, can distinguish whether it is calm or move at high speeds it rushes straight at him going. Even at the minimum speed the vehicle is moving faster than the gray wolf running trot.

Beast first need to wear down, and only if it enters into a gallop, to increase the speed. Hunter at this time the victim can see and catch prey without overheating snowmobile engine. It is necessary to study the terrain in advance well, otherwise the animal may run into the nearest ravine, where it with this kind of technology will be impossible to take.

The objective of the arrow, hunting, snowmobiling, is cutting off the wolf from these shelters, and because he must constantly be on hand card, while not losing sight of the victim. Catch gray predator follows bypassing its side while on the move with the removing gun arm. Shoot only need to carefully aim. It uses buckshot at least 7, 55 millimeters, which need to equip yourself.

The wolf will run away while he has the strength, but then it can suddenly turn around and go straight at the hunter. At this time it is all about quick reaction of the person, as well as a reliable weapon, and of course, luck. Sometimes such hunting business can reach up to the knife, so it is better to keep on hand.

Features

Wolf fishing success depends on many factors, such as the time of year. In winter, particularly in February and March, often hungry beast, and because it is more aggressive. In addition, it occurs during the rut. Experienced hunters know that the wolf is difficult to detect and shoot, if the street is clear frosty weather, continued for quite a long time. The reason is that in this season the hunter easily confused fresh traces of the old beast. It can also be mistaken in determining the production age.

Particular attention should be given to people and disguise. The best option would be a suit of white color, but if the hunt takes place in the spruce forest, it is better to dwell on dark clothing.