Trappers need to watch for wolves - As trapping seasons hit
their stride, area outdoorsmen need to be mindful of wolves. As
trapping seasons hit their stride, area outdoorsmen need to be
mindful of wolves. Though wolves and coyotes are very different
in size, its still possible to mistake one for the other and its
possible for wolves to find their way into a coyote trap.
According to DNR Biologist Brian Mastenbrook, a female adult
wolf weighs between 55 and 80 pounds and a male weighs between
70 and 95. Coyotes are significantly smaller, in the 20-30 pound
range. Wolves are big animals that will defend themselves
viscously when trapped. Mastenbrook said it’s important to
contact the DNR for anything wolf-related, especially if one is
accidentally trapped. Telling the difference between adult
wolves and adult coyotes is fairly easy, but differentiating
between and young wolf and an adult coyote can be more of a
challenge. Wolves have a thick, rounded snout, rounded ears,
long legs and large feet, while coyotes