[pct-l] Gray Wolf in California

aslive at charter.net aslive at charter.net
Sat Jan 7 11:46:34 CST 2012


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.



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