Guy with a .380 vs. three wolves

[miguel]

Wolves either don't read gun forums or thought it was a 45!

American Hunter | Worldwide Exclusive: Wisconsin Deer Hunter Fends off Wolves with Walther PK .380

 

[BehindBlueI's]

That’s when things went from bad to worse. As he racked the slide, Nellessen noticed two more wolves approaching from the left.
“It all happened so fast,” said Nellessen. "It was maybe 3-4 seconds and the wolves were on me.”

Common among military guys. Stop carrying on an empty chamber. Next time you may not be lucky enough to notice the ambush before it's sprung.

And, yup, psychological stops work on animals too.

 

[T.Lex]

And, yup, psychological stops work on animals too.

"So... you were abandoned by your alpha when you were just a pup. How did that make you feel?"

Part of me says BS to the story. I've never hunted rural Wisconsin, but how likely is it that 3 wolves would go after this guy?

 

[Drail]

Any person who tells you that they can predict animal behavior is an idiot. They can do whatever they want. You better be ready.

 

[shibumiseeker]

Any person who tells you that they can predict animal behavior is an idiot. They can do whatever they want. You better be ready.

Why all the hate for the breed? They are just gentle creatures who get a bad reputation due to bad reporting or something.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Part of me says BS to the story. I've never hunted rural Wisconsin, but how likely is it that 3 wolves would go after this guy?

Due to my great expertise with wild life in rural Wisconsin I will say...greater than 0% but less than 100%.




(I have no idea)

 

[T.Lex]

Due to my great expertise with wild life in rural Wisconsin I will say...greater than 0% but less than 100%.




(I have no idea)

Not only a peacekeeper, but a mathemagician. I. Am. Truly. Impressed.

 

[churchmouse]

"So... you were abandoned by your alpha when you were just a pup. How did that make you feel?"

Part of me says BS to the story. I've never hunted rural Wisconsin, but how likely is it that 3 wolves would go after this guy?

Hungry...territorial.....they are animals man. Vicious predators. 3 on 1 is good odds for success.

 

[JeremiahJohnson]

Good on him, glad he's ok.

Self defense isn't always human. I agree with the comment about carrying on an empty chamber...probably not the best tactic.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

I call BS on the whole story .

This guy clearly made this story up to bolster his self confidence about his poor choice of carry caliber .

I'm surprised he didn't say he was carrying a 1911 .

 

[T.Lex]

I call BS on the whole story .

This guy clearly made this story up to bolster his self confidence about his poor choice of carry caliber .

I'm surprised he didn't say he was carrying a 1911 .

They found blood.

A 1911 would've vaporized the mongrel.

 

[churchmouse]

I'm surprised he didn't say he was carrying a 1911 .

Now that is Hilarious.................

 

[halfmileharry]

An unchambered .380 is still better than a stick.

 

[JeremiahJohnson]

An unchambered .380 is still better than a stick.

In his case, once he racked it, somewhere between 200 and 300 foot-lbs of force...

 

[BehindBlueI's]

An unchambered .380 is still better than a stick.

Unchambered, a .380 is just a stick. A very short one that isn't very sharp.

 

[halfmileharry]

Unchambered, a .380 is just a stick. A very short one that isn't very sharp.

But....It magically transforms to a bigger stick. And it bites back.

I agree with a gun being chambered. I like larger calibers than .380. BUT....any gun is better than no gun.

 

[Leadeye]

Dogs, coyotes, wolves, out in the woods you just never know.

 

[Zoub]

Wolves are a game changer.

Coincidentally one of our better friends we made since moving here use to live near our house. We often have "discussions" about who lives in a more a remote area. I always say it's him, he says it is us. By choice I am ever vigilant and always cautious when it comes to my dogs. Also whenever I head out on foot.

Then I crossed paths with them a couple times up close. They are bigger, faster, quieter then you think.

Then I heard some of our friends stories. He convinced us we were right to be cautious. We convinced him to get a better carry gun. Wolves are the #1 reason most people carry around here.

 

[Zoub]

Lo

"So... you were abandoned by your alpha when you were just a pup. How did that make you feel?"

Part of me says BS to the story. I've never hunted rural Wisconsin, but how likely is it that 3 wolves would go after this guy?

He drifted in to a den site or meet up site. If he had a dog, the dog might have warned him of their presence, but the dog would be dead. In general locals will know where some of these spots are and the DNR will too. You just stay the hell out of those spots. They are defending their pups in these locations.

Wolf caution areas - Wisconsin DNR

 

[Drail]

You have to admit it gives a whole new appreciation of "the great outdoors" knowing that there are still things out there that can kill and eat you. At least it does for me. Makes you feel alive.