Every bro should know how to survive a wolf attack, and what to do if ever attacked by a pack of wolves. Is this practical knowledge that will 100% come in handy during a bro’s lifetime? Maybe, maybe not. Is this carnal knowledge that’s been passed down throughout the centuries only to be lost on recent generations because wolves have been hunted to near extinction in the United States? Perhaps. Either way, this right here is some shit you bros should know: how to survive an attack from a pack of wolves.
Oliver Starr spent his career doing field work as part of the Yellowstone wolf reintroduction, and has had more direct contact with wolves than most people could ever imagine. Over on Quora he’s left an extremely in-depth answer on how to survive a wolf attack. Below I’ve taken the relevant info and broke his answer down to 8 simple ways to survive an attack:
(1) Do not try to “stare the animal down” Wolves appear to regard a direct stare as a challenge or a threat.
(2) Do not turn your back on the animal(s).
(3) Try to make yourself appear large.
(4) Shout at the animals, if you can do so without making yourself vulnerable…
(5) Back slowly away.
(6) Keep your emotions in check. Panicking will get you killed.
And if that didn’t work here’s what Oliver Starr has to say about your chances of survival:
If in spite of everything…
If things go downhill from there your chances become worse the more animals there are. Given what I experienced with just a single animal I find it hard to believe a person could fend off two or more wolves for any length of time should they commit to an attack.
At more than one wolf, I myself expect I would curl into the tightest ball possible and try to protect my head, neck, face and sides. Chances are, if the wolves really meant to hurt me, this strategy would only be effective for a very short time…
I can’t help but think the most effective way to survive a wolf attack is to carry a gun when you’re alone in the woods…right? Sure, they’re a protected species and one that’s critically endangered. But when it comes to ‘your life vs. the life of a wolf’ you need to go into survival mode, and the most efficient way to survive a wolf attack is to carry.
(h/t @Business Insider for finding and sharing this)