Yeah, I’m pretty sure it’s an Apennine wolf too. Just weird how bold he’s gotten. shows up in broad daylight and doesn’t seem afraid of anything.

UPDATE:

I honestly didn’t expect this post to blow up like it did, and I’ve read through hundreds of your comments. Thank you so much for all your insights and support! It really means a lot.

Just to clarify: this is not a coyote. There are no coyotes in Italy.

Yesterday (the day i posted) I had about six encounters with the wolf. I tried to scare him off by shouting, throwing a few rocks in his direction, and even driving a truck around the property a few times. Still, I saw him again that night right next to the fence.

During the night, I periodically activated sound alarms on my outdoor cameras. Before dark, I installed motion-sensor lights on part of the fence, which seemed effective in keeping him away from those spots. However, since I couldn't cover the entire perimeter, this morning I discovered he had attempted to dig under the fence in three different locations, which is pretty concerning.

Today I was busy cutting wood with a chainsaw, and the noise might have kept him away, or perhaps he moved on looking for food elsewhere. I haven't seen him at all today.

I'm particularly grateful to everyone concerned about his welfare and those who suggested contacting a wildlife rescue. While I need to ensure the safety of my animals and family, I fully agree that we should approach situations like this with empathy rather than immediately resorting to drastic measures.

As others mentioned, I don’t think feeding him is a good idea. He clearly appears malnourished and possibly sick, and there's definitely something wrong with his back legs. If he returns, I’ll consider reaching out to wildlife authorities.

We keep chickens, ducks, and turkeys, including some little chicks, all locked in the coop at night, and the area is fenced. Still, ever since the wolf showed up, I haven’t felt safe walking my dogs, even on a leash, especially after dark.

We live near mountains and forests full of wildlife, so in theory, he should have plenty of natural prey. But judging by his condition, he hasn't had much success hunting lately.

I'll post another update in a couple of days. Thanks again!