Wolf Warning Issued For The Phantom Pack

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a wolf warning for the pack known as the “Phantom Pack” and will begin hazing the wolves in an attempt to drive them away from civilization. This pack of about 10 wolves has moved into the Wood River Valley, and are unafraid of people – they have driven elk off the ridges and into subdivisions for the kill, and eat on the carcasses within several hundred yards of people who are out and about.

I received an email several days ago with photos of a mountain lion just outside of Sun Valley - within sight of homes - that had been killed and gutted by wolves, presumably the Phantom Pack. While I personally don’t agree with hunting wolves just for sport, I wouldn’t hesitate to drop one or two if they came after my dogs.

I believe that about 1 in 6 wolves in Idaho were killed last year, and in spite of that they seem to be thriving very well. As with any wild animal, if you are out enjoying the outdoors, always be aware and prepared.