Oregon Elk Hunter Shoots Wolf in Self-Defense
BY Herschel Smith
1 year, 1 month ago
F&S.
On November 2, an elk hunter in Oregon reported that he was forced to shoot a wolf in self-defense. The hunter, whose name has not been released, was stalking elk in the eastern part of the state, near Seneca, when a wolf approached him. The animal came out from the woods in front of him at 30 yards and wouldn’t stop coming toward him. After yelling at the wolf and waving his arms in an effort to scare it off, the hunter said he had to shoot it.
The incident is still under investigation, but authorities say that the man self-reported shooting the animal. “Preliminary investigation revealed the hunter acted reasonably in shooting the wolf for personal safety,” the Oregon State Police (OSP) said in a press release. “The hunter stated he feared for his safety and fired one round, striking the wolf and killing it instantly.” Officials found that the man was only 18 yards from the wolf when he fired.
I seem to remember something about mankind being placed in dominion over the animals. Yes, I know I read that somewhere.
On November 10, 2023 at 12:40 am, Dan said:
I would think long and hard about voluntarily reporting such an encounter. The actual facts of the matter will not be nearly as important as the agenda of the fish cops and the prosecutor who can if they choose “Monday morning quarterback” your encounter and unilaterally decide you weren’t actually in danger. Facts generally take a back seat to politics. And the fish cops love jamming people up. You are likely better off just walking away and leaving behind as little evidence as possible.
On November 10, 2023 at 9:14 am, Don't mind me. said:
Should have gut shot it and kept on hunting.