Gotta agree with everything everyone has said here on this topic ! You're so correct Archer18.

I operated in Ontario's North ... and in my area - we're over run with wolves. Fortunately - we have a open season year round - but - trying to "kill the killers" is not easy. I'm quite new to attempting to keep the wolf population in check ... I used to just leave them to themselves until a couple weeks ago.
My wife and 2 daughters we at the road waiting for the school bus when a huge Timber Wolf walked up within 20 yards behind them. They screamed at it and jumped back in the van - and it ran away - only to return a few moments later. The bus driver had to blow the horn to get it to leave so that the kids could get on the bus.
Now - I'm an Outfitter - and this shook me up. I immediately went on a vengence spree for a few days to kill any wolf I saw. The .270 is with me at all times. But - to no avail - they walk through our camp and there are tracks in the snow everywhere - but I never see one. Even sitting in a tree stand for hours hasn't worked.

I've seen 2 adult wolves run down a full grown adult cow moose and hang from her rear until they rip out her back end and pull the intestines out 20 yards behind her running ... when she drops - still alive - they finished her off at the throat - and 2 minutes later - trotted off together. They never touched an ounce of meat from the kill ... it was just sport. I figured they were off to get the "pack" to come back and feast - but a week later - the carcass was still there surrounded by ravens - the wolves never touched it that I could see.

I hate them - and I'll shoot any wolf I see.

Anybody out there with some good tactics on hunting them ?

Anyway - good subject - I wanted to add my 2 cents !

Take Care all.
Gary