Wolf Scare

[Chuckt]

I need your help.

My stepmother had something called a Wolf Scare. It was a black object. It was kind of flat and oval like. It might have been eight inches long and flat. It was tied to a string and had notches in it to disturb the air. We would swing it around in an oval and make noise with the air. I am trying to find the proper name for it because I want one.

 

[Gracie]

Sorry I couldn't help. Others here may be able to, though.

 

[Ringel05]

Was it supposed to scare wolves or sound like wolves howling?

 

[Mr. H.]

I vaguely remember something like that. As I recall, we'd dig a beer bottle out of the trash and tie the neck with a string. When it swung around, the wind blowing across the opening would make a sound.

 

[Chuckt]

Was it supposed to scare wolves or sound like wolves howling?

It made a "whoosh" sound in a low tone. Maybe from a distance it might have been mistaken as a wolf howling.

I'm starting to think that my stepmother might have bought it in Alaska or out west.

 

[Gracie]

Hmmm. Inuit maybe?

 

[Mr. H.]

Crocodile Dundee used one in the movies.

 

[QuickHitCurepon]

It is mating season for Mothra.

 

[g5000]

I need your help.

My stepmother had something called a Wolf Scare. It was a black object. It was kind of flat and oval like. It might have been eight inches long and flat. It was tied to a string and had notches in it to disturb the air. We would swing it around in an oval and make noise with the air. I am trying to find the proper name for it because I want one.

It was probably homemade.

Another good device is something called a "bear banger". But they are illegal to purchase in the US, unfortunately.

 

[g5000]

Maybe it was a bullroarer: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Australian-Bullroarer-Aboriginal-Australia-Roarer/dp/B0054POI72]Amazon.com - Australian Bullroarer Aboriginal Australia Bull Roarer[/ame]

 

[QuickHitCurepon]

Farts work too, especially in a supermarket.

 

[peach174]

The Inuit calls it a wolf scare.
How to make one
Wolf Scare

 

[Gracie]

Woot!!! There it is [MENTION=44368]Chuckt[/MENTION]! Compliments of peach!

 

[Chuckt]

Maybe it was a bullroarer: Amazon.com - Australian Bullroarer Aboriginal Australia Bull Roarer

That almost resembles it! It looks a lot like that.

 

[Moonglow]

I have a wolf and coyote scare, it's called the 8mm 1918 model Mauser rifle.

 

[QuickHitCurepon]

Wolves generally do not get scared of anything not real loud. They can be distracted, but they will later follow their original route and destination, no matter what.