11-27-2011, 03:14 AM
It depends on who you talk to. I have more often heard 1 in 6 to 1 in 8 hunts depending on the pack size. Also, this refers to hunting large game such as deer, elk, and bison. In the summer, wolves often switch their diet to mice and other small rodents and an individual wolf can eat dozens of mice in one sitting. (Never Cry Wolf the book is my source).
The large animals will migrate during these times making it harder for wolves to hunt. At least, thats how it works in Alaska. I also found a scientific paper once that detailed the wolves diet during both summer and winter. I'll see if I can find that paper again.
The large animals will migrate during these times making it harder for wolves to hunt. At least, thats how it works in Alaska. I also found a scientific paper once that detailed the wolves diet during both summer and winter. I'll see if I can find that paper again.