Wolverines in Utah

[t_boneking]

The video quality isn’t great but these two critters ran past my parents cabin this summer up by Oakley. What do you think they are?

 

[elkassassin]

I Can=t Open Them For Some Reason?

There Are A Couple/Few Wolverines In Utah!

 

[t_boneking]

I’ll have to see if I can figure out how to post the video in a different format.

 

[2lumpy]

Hey, that is cool. I have only seen a couple wolverines in the wild and when I saw that first one run out, I was going to say it looked more like a bobcat (because it’s tail was up and it’s gate looked a little like a bobcat but I changed my mind after seeing the second one……….. That one definitely looked like a wolverine to me, so I would assume they both are.

Kind of fun to see them in Utah. Thanks for posting those.

 

[t_boneking]

Hey, that is cool. I have only seen a couple wolverines in the wild and when I saw that first one run out, I was going to say it looked more like a bobcat (because it’s tail was up and it’s gate looked a little like a bobcat but I changed my mind after seeing second on………. That definitely looked like a wolverine to me, so I would assume they both are.

Kind of fun to see them in Utah. Thanks for posting those.

I would assume that they both are too. I just wish the first one wasn’t as blurry. The second one is much clearer.

 

[Tikka]

I would assume that they both are too. I just wish the first one wasn’t as blurry. The second one is much clearer.

I’m no expert, but I would say wolverines… Cool footage @t_boneking

 

[woodruffhunter]

They have been over this way (Rich County). I’d tell you I saw one last fall but you would not believe me. I wouldn’t

 

[deadibob]

first one looks like a cocker spaniel (I'm sure it's not) but the second one I would say is a wolverine. I've only seen one in the wild and that was in Alaska. I don't know of any other animals that have that bouncy gait.

 

[Bluehair]

Hmmmm. I saw one once. Shot it. It looked a lot like that, but lighter color.

Whistle pig maybe? We have real dark ones and they do goofy stuff.

 

[notdonhunting]

Have you guys turned in this video footage to the DWR?

 

[elkassassin]

You Want Them Protected As Well?

I Know!

I Know!

TAA!

Have you guys turned in this video footage to the DWR?

 

[2lumpy]

Hmmmm. I saw one once. Shot it. It looked a lot like that, but lighter color.

Whistle pig maybe? We have real dark ones and they do goofy stuff.

Whistle pig…….. I hadn’t thought about that……. You could be right blue.

Do you think they are both the same species cuz that first one has its tail up and I don’t ever recall seeing a marmot with its tail up like that.

 

[Tikka]

Hmmmm. I saw one once. Shot it. It looked a lot like that, but lighter color.

Whistle pig maybe? We have real dark ones and they do goofy stuff.

If they are whistle pigs, they appear to be really big ones... Video could make them appear bigger that they are also...

 

[Bluehair]

Whistle pig…….. I hadn’t thought about that……. You could be right blue.

Do you think they are both the same species cuz that first one has its tail up and I don’t ever recall seeing a marmot with its tail up like that.

I’ve seen aquatic rodents like marmots twirl their tails around. I don’t think I have a picture of one doing it though. I will remedy that this summer.

It could be a big marmot or a small wolverine. It’s a coin toss for me, but the odds favor whistle pig.

Apologies for the Big Lebowski reference. You have to take the shot when it presents

 

[gundog2]

You can find information about wolverines and other weasels on the UDWR website Discover>Learn-more-about-Utahs-wildlife>Utah-species>Animals>Vertebrates >Mammals>Carnivores>Weasels

Supposedly only 24 known occurrences of wolverines an 17 are considered “historical”. They do say recent evidence suggest wolverines are still present in parts of the Wasatch and Uinta mountains.

I would suggest to share these videos with biologists at the UDWR.

 

[2lumpy]

Apologies for the Big Lebowski reference. You have to take the shot when it presents

No apologies needed or expected………. It’s never the message that offends, it’s always the messenger……. If you get my drift.

 

[johnnycake]

That first animal was making me think somebody's scotty dog...until the second one came out. That second one is a wolverine, no doubt in my mind.

 

[Runnoft]

A wolverine came passed a waterhole I was hunting near the Hardware Ranch in the 80’s. I stopped into the Ranch and told the DWR employees about it. They told me it was probably a badger. SMDH I said whatever.
A couple of weeks later a DWR employee saw one up there and it made the news.

 

[t_boneking]

I did some quick research and there are pictures of wolverines with their tales up. I have submitted the video to the local biologist. They went and inspected the are the next day. They weren’t able to find anything. He did tell me there was a wolverine spotted in Oakley a few years back.

 

[t_boneking]

Have you guys turned in this video footage to the DWR?

I gave the video to the local biologist. They went and checked for sign the next day and didn’t find anything. He told me he thinks there are a few around in the area.

 

[woodruffhunter]

Wolverine captured, collared and released in Utah

A wolverine that was spotted recently in Rich County is now wandering the Uinta Mountains with a GPS collar around its neck. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists are excited to learn more about an elusive animal with only eight confirmed sightings in Utah since 1979.

wildlife.utah.gov

Wolverine found in Rich County

Elusive animal hit by a vehicle near Bear Lake. "This wolverine was not transplanted to Utah," says DWR Director Greg Sheehan. "It made its way here on its own."

wildlife.utah.gov

 

[notdonhunting]

I gave the video to the local biologist. They went and checked for sign the next day and didn’t find anything. He told me he thinks there are a few around in the area.

Thanks, I was just interested
I guess to some it meant I am advocating for special protection

You Want Them Protected As Well?

I Know!

I Know!

TAA!

I don't know what TAA means

 

[elkassassin]

GUESS I'll SPLAIN It To You Once Again:

THAT'S ALREADY APPROVED!

Thanks, I was just interested
I guess to some it meant I am advocating for special protection



I don't know what TAA means

 

[Bumpy]

Hey! Those damn cartel’s are smuggling Mexican Chupacabra’s into Utah.

 

[Tikka]

Hey! Those damn cartel’s are smuggling Mexican Chupacabra’s into Utah.

Fake news, talk to BuzzH he’ll shoot you straight about the border/cartel…

 

[schoolhousegrizz]

Yeah that gait on the second one looks like a wolverine for sure.

 

[LIK2HNT]

 

[Tikka]

T, have you heard back from the DWR?

 

[t_boneking]

T, have you heard back from the DWR?

They went and looked for tracks and sign the next day. They didn’t find anything, where they ran was over asphalt and gravel. But they did say they have some credible sightings in Oakley so they believe they were wolverines.

 

[elkassassin]

Can We Legally Shoot Wolverines In DRATville?

 

[Tikka]

Can We Legally Shoot Wolverines In DRATville?

They’re just big whistle pigs just like Bluehair mentioned…
Kind of like the big coyotes that will be coming from the east shortly…

 

[elkassassin]

Got'Ya!

I Promise You Officer, Tikka Gave Me Permission!

They’re just big whistle pigs just like Bluehair mentioned…
Kind of like the big coyotes that will be coming from the east shortly…

 

[Gator]

Just tell the DWR without a scope on my Muzzy it was just a big P Dog

 

[Houndsman77]

Looks like a rock chuck to me