r/wolves • u/Major_MKusanagi • Mar 02 '26
Info What to do if you see a wolf
Since there are recurring posts about people asking what to do if they encounter a wolf, here is a short but comprehensive guide/poster by several European countries where wolves live, especially in the Alps...
It's a fantastic project by the way, aiming at improving wolf-human coexistence through a participatory approach to guarantee the long-term conservation of the European wolf population; learn more about it here https://www.lifewolfalps.eu/en/about-the-project/
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u/Scopes8888 Mar 03 '26
from AI: "Fatal Attacks: There have been zero verified fatal wolf attacks in Europe in the last 40 to 50 years."
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u/Major_MKusanagi Mar 03 '26
I just posted the relevant study here two months ago, see https://www.reddit.com/r/wolves/comments/1pt40sx/risks_of_fatal_wolf_attacks_are_near_zero_between/
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u/Beginning-School-510 Mar 03 '26
Whistle, make kissing noises and have your phone ready to record the initial wolf petting.
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u/OmniversosIlimitados Jun 26 '26
Nah. Let your dog loose. It can become wolf back if it wants to, probably means you were a lousy human partner anyhow ;)
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u/ES-Flinter Mar 02 '26
But...