I'm just a runner, not a hunter. A couple years ago, I was out on a run when I was quickly set upon by two adolescent German Shepherds. I was on the opposite side of the street, but they left their property (they were out playing fetch with their owner). Before I knew it, they were circling me and then one took a bite of my thigh.
To this day, I'm astonished by how quickly it happened. I'm virtually certain that even if I'd had a weapon, I would not have been able to use it in time.
These dogs were not attacking me either. The bite was playful, from a poorly trained adolescent dog.
I'm pretty sure that even with a gun, I'd be scared of a pack of wolves. A canine can move very quickly and violently.
The person I responded to was talking about hunting. So, it stands to reason he had a rifle. Wolves are scared of humans. They recognize the apex predator.
Edit: I suppose I should mention that domesticated dogs can be trained to be all sorts of aggressive (esp. German shepherd). Domesticated dogs have none of the lessons taught to them that a wild wolf would learn from their mother. Wolves avoid humans at all costs.
To this day, I'm astonished by how quickly it happened. I'm virtually certain that even if I'd had a weapon, I would not have been able to use it in time.
These dogs were not attacking me either. The bite was playful, from a poorly trained adolescent dog.
I'm pretty sure that even with a gun, I'd be scared of a pack of wolves. A canine can move very quickly and violently.