Unbelievable experience this weekend while elk hunting. I popped over a saddle into a basin we have frequented elk over the years and while standing silent listening for a bugle, I hear some sort of a light growl with chewing sounds off to my left. I glance that way and see an elk rib cage behind a old downed burned log and I see it moving. At less than 20 yds, I creep in a little closer to see what was working on that carcass and then I see a flash of black. First thing that came to mind was a baby wolf but then I thought no way a wolf baby would be that small still and then I get a better glimps, it's a wolverine! Luckily, it had no idea I was there and I was able to get four minutes of video of the little guy scavaging the area...until he came my way and then I had to whoa him. Here is a reduced 2 min clip of my encounter.
Wolverine encounter
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Dan O
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That was awesome video. Once in a lifetime experience. Thanks for sharing!
Caseknife
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Wow, cool video. You made him drop his treat! Probably better than having him climb your leg
We ran into a wolverine hunting for vermin on the Idaho/Utah border in 2019, neat animals.
We ran into a wolverine hunting for vermin on the Idaho/Utah border in 2019, neat animals.
Wally Dog
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ID F&G would likely appreciate the report.
Cool deal.
Cool deal.
I tried reporting online but when I clicked submit, I got an error saying the species was unknown (or something along those lines). I entered both common and scientific names but still got the same error. I'll give them a ring.
Steelsearchin
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So cool!!! Great video.
On a completely unrelated note, as a third gen Michigan State Spartan, "...fuq those wolverines!!"
On a completely unrelated note, as a third gen Michigan State Spartan, "...fuq those wolverines!!"
ashersdad
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That is so cool! Something very few have witnessed in the lower 48 or anywhere for that matter.
Hunting Wife
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Maybe a once in a lifetime experience, and you caught it in a great video! Thanks for sharing. I’d guess most of us will never see one.
Birdbander
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Simmer down Little BrotherSo cool!!! Great video.
On a completely unrelated note, as a third gen Michigan State Spartan, "...fuq those wolverines!!"
Birdbander
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Very cool! Glad you were able to get video and thanks for sharing!
HONEYBADGER
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Crazy that thing was so close. They are normally pretty spooky.
That would be a sight to see! His growl didn't sound too friendly when I spooked him.
The part where he came your way made it even better. Ive had similar opportunities to mess with badgers and that is always fun. The 2 cousins are equally crabby and badass.
Gellar
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Man that is awesome! I’m jealous, such incredible critters.
Don’t let Birdbander ruffle your feathers. There are just as many wolverines presently in Michigan as there are Spartans.So cool!!! Great video.
On a completely unrelated note, as a third gen Michigan State Spartan, "...fuq those wolverines!!"
