Gray wolves are carnivores. They hunt prey on their own, in packs, steal the prey of other predators, or scavenge carrion. Prey is located by chance or by scent. What wolves eat depends on where they live and what kinds of prey are available.Wolves hunt in packs for large prey such as moose, elk, bison, musk oxen, and reindeer.ew animals prey on gray wolves. Wolves and coyotes are highly territorial animals so wolves from other packs and coyotes will attack wolves that are alone or young. They will kill pups if they find them.