My experience in Idaho, that is since 1977, a lot depends on the unit, and the game warden you are dealing with, they really frown on the thought that you might use a firearm for a archery only animal.
wolf hunting
This will be the third year that I have hunted wolves in Idaho, and you get two tags per year. You can't take your rifle with you bow hunting, but you can take a side arm. The best way we have found to call them is with a cow elk call. We have used all kinds of electronic calls...