[pct-l] Grey Wolf in CA

[Emily Hargreaves]

We live in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, near Chester. My husband almost hit
a wolf several years ago (3-4 yrs) as it was crossing the highway chasing a
deer.  The wolf met up with another wolf shortly after, so there were at
least two near Portola, about 3-4 years ago.  We know what coyotes and wild
dogs look like, and both he and his passenger confirmed they were wolves.
So, they have been around the area for awhile now.  At this point, I would
treat them just like any other wild animal.  I wouldn't want the animal to
get close enough to try to stab it with a knife, and injured animals tend
to be more willing to attack.  JMO, though.

Emily
GORP (giver of rides person)
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Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 12:46:34 -0500 (EST)
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Subject: [pct-l] Gray Wolf in California
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I just saw where a gray wolf has traveled from northeastern Oregon to
northern California near MT Shasta.  He is being tracked via a GPS
collar.  Should he wonder on to the PCT, or if any of us are in his
area, How should we deal with him?

If we are out of bear canister country, I guess hanging food would be
wise as would be making sure that your tent is food free.  Pepper spray
might be helpful as might a larger knife although I hope it doesn't come
to that.

Would moth balls be helpful?

I just would not want to wake up in the middle of the night, bound in my
mummy bag with a wolf licking my face!

Anyone have any experience with wolf encounters.  I believe that they
have a right to exist and all, I just want to be educated and prepared.