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by scotty
Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:24 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Mammal List
Replies: 16
Views: 13666

Re: Mammal List

It doesn't say that the wolves caused the caribou's disappearance. "The reason for the caribou's disappearance has not been ascertained. However, the history of the species on Isle Royale correlates well with that on the mainland. Before 1900 the caribou was common in northeastern Minnesota (Swanson ...
by scotty
Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:37 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Wolf population is at risk (News article)
Replies: 15
Views: 9851

Re: Wolf population is at risk (News article)

Yeah you're definitely right Don it would take a long time before they reached high enough numbers to cause significant harm. I think for the Isle's ecosystem to remain healthy they should either reintroduce females to prevent extinction or wait till they go extinct and reintroduce a new pack at ...
by scotty
Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:14 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Wolf population is at risk (News article)
Replies: 15
Views: 9851

Re: Wolf population is at risk (News article)

“We reached the old wolf in time to watch a fierce green fire dying in her eyes. I realized then, and have known ever since, that there was something new to me in those eyes – something known only to her and to the mountain. I was young then, and full of trigger-itch; I thought that because fewer wol ...
by scotty
Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:11 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Wolf population is at risk (News article)
Replies: 15
Views: 9851

Re: Wolf population is at risk (News article)

I think they should introduce more females wolves to the Isle soon. It would be a shame for the Isle not to have them and the moose would eventually destroy the eco-system. It would also be hard to get people to re-introduce them especially with our country's negative attitude toward wolves.
by scotty
Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Whats the current wolf status?
Replies: 10
Views: 6094

Re: Whats the current wolf status?

Do you think this could be the end of the wolves of the Isle, if this female fails? I know their opposed to reintroduction.
by scotty
Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:39 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Whats the current wolf status?
Replies: 10
Views: 6094

Re: Whats the current wolf status?

I was reading the blog about the study and it seems there is only one female wolf left on the Isle Royale, is this true?
by scotty
Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Whats the current wolf status?
Replies: 10
Views: 6094

Re: Whats the current wolf status?

I was reading some Leopold and thought of the Isle Royale wolves..their so lucky to be so undisturbed by man. “We reached the old wolf in time to watch a fierce green fire dying in her eyes. I realized then, and have known ever since, that there was something new to me in those eyes – something kno ...
by scotty
Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:58 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Anyone interested in creating a resource website?
Replies: 3
Views: 2674

Anyone interested in creating a resource website?

I figured I ask if anyone was interested in creating a resource web site for the Isle Royale? There's a few out there but most are unattractive or outdated. You guys all seem very passionate and knowledgeable so I think it would turn out great. I own a server and have a few free domains left, so it ...
by scotty
Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What camera should I bring?
Replies: 6
Views: 5214

What camera should I bring?

I'm tore on what camera to bring to the Isle! I brought a Canon PowerShot S1 (I believe it was roughly under 1 lb) last year. I got some decent pictures but I wish I could have got better pictures. Canon: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YlURMlGD3ko/TB3e0bNXWkI/AAAAAAAAFaw/ZopV3y9bKlA/s1600/canon_powershot ...
by scotty
Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Advice for 2nd trip!
Replies: 5
Views: 2812

Re: Advice for 2nd trip!

Is there advantage of hiking Windigo Harbor to Rock Harbor over RH to WH? We will be taking the queen so we would have to wait til the next day to catch the Voyageur II. I will talk to my girlfriend and see if she is willing to do a thru-hike might take some convincing >.> lol. How strenuous is a ...
by scotty
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:58 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Advice for 2nd trip!
Replies: 5
Views: 2812

Advice for 2nd trip!

Hey, everyone we went on our first to the Isle in 2011 and it was awesome! We were originally going to go to Glacier this summer but plans fell through and the Isle is calling us back. I was wondering if you guys could give me advice for a second trip? I kinda want to do something different this ...
by scotty
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:37 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Whats the current wolf status?
Replies: 10
Views: 6094

Re: Whats the current wolf status?

Yeah that probably would make sense thanks for the link! Here is a blog of whats going on in case anyone else was wondering http://www.isleroyalewolf.org/wsjournal ... index.html
by scotty
Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:07 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Whats the current wolf status?
Replies: 10
Views: 6094

Whats the current wolf status?

Whats the current wolf status? I read the report about only 16 being left awhile ago. Is there any more updated information? Thanks
by scotty
Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Weather - Leaving in two days
Replies: 4
Views: 3812

Weather - Leaving in two days

Hey everyone I am going to be on the isle the 13th to the 18th. I'm kinda upset it seems like it is going to storm the whole trip.. What do you guys think of the weather? Should I expect constant rain most of the trip? I'm hoping it will rain for a bit and be clear the rest of the day. Also should I ...
by scotty
Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: New Boots (Pains)
Replies: 12
Views: 9256

Re: New Boots (Pains)

I've been bending them by hand trying to soften them up. Should I wait till my left foot feels better before I even try them on again? I might have had they laced too tight in the beginning and my foot was not bending when I was walking. I'm thinking this is why my the top of my foot hurts. Sorry I ...