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Post by Steve Gappa on Mar 27, 2006 17:00:52 GMT -6
Absolutely amazing footage and documentary on wolfs and their interactions with other packs and hunting game. Its one of the best films I've seemn concenring scenting and hunting with wolves. One thing mentioned- a wolf can detect 1 moose particle in 1 quadtrillion air particles.
If you get a chance to see it- DON'T PASS IT UP!
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Post by musher on Mar 27, 2006 18:05:11 GMT -6
I MIGHT have a chance to see it IF it's ever translated in 5 years or so.....
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Post by trappnman on Apr 1, 2006 10:02:43 GMT -6
Re watched it again. One interesting point- did you know canines use the front of their nose (nostrils) for different purposes and for different scenting requirements then they use the two slits on the side of their nose.
With the slits- odors can be analyzed without being distorted by their breathing.
Wolves can tell the condition of an animal- just by smelling that animals saliva.
and we think kneeling on a pad eliminates odors....
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Post by z on Apr 1, 2006 11:13:51 GMT -6
So..... Still think you can't "overpower" a K9 with too much lure at a set?  Maybe I should say "prematurely satisfy"? That show aired some 2 years ago....Get with the program!  |
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Post by trappnman on Apr 1, 2006 11:48:20 GMT -6
wow- who pinched your ass this morning. Your comment "to get with the program" is uncalled for.
And yes- I do not think you cannot "overpower" a canines nose at a set.
Does your coyote experience counter that?
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Post by kevinupp on Apr 1, 2006 20:01:21 GMT -6
Steve, I watched it during the fall and agree about it being a great show.
The one part I do remember them talking about was them blowing the air out of the slits in their nostrils so as to not disturb other scent around.
I then started paying closer attention to my dog while he was out and about, and the sounds he made were very similar to those of the wolves blowing the air out.
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Post by MRussell on Apr 2, 2006 7:45:32 GMT -6
Steve I like your comment on the kneeling pad. I have hunted behind a lot of hounds.Watching them sort a track out(more so on an extrremely cold track) brought about a great deal of respect for a K9's nose.
Personaly I never thought that a kneeling pad served any other purpose than my comfort also I hate having wet and muddy knees all day.
MR
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