Hunting squads

Hunting squads
A hunting squad refers to a small group of wolves who were assigned the leader of the pack to go and provide food for the remaining wolves, plus themselves. This method is used so that there still will be wolves left at the territory to protect the turf and protect/take care of the pups. It is effective for getting more then one kill, which is important because Grey's pack is a larger pack then real life wolf packs. When the whole pack comes along, it is a rare occasion.

Hunting squads mentioned in Power of the Pack
The first thing that's going on when the first scene of the series (in part #1, the Schedule) unfolds is Snarl telling Grey that a hunting squad is assembling. ("C'mon, Grey, the pack is getting ready for a hunt!") The wolves on this hunting squad are Snarl, Grey, Pounce, Midnight Moon, Dakota, Thunder Paws, and Red Eyes. This hunting squad gets 5 kills.

The next hunting squad is seen in part #4 (Winter Awakens). It is assigned to get the minds of the wolves off of the recent turn of events. The wolves in this hunting squad are Lucky, Raven, Snarl, Grey and Red Eyes. They get 4 elks as the kills.

In part #7 (Ending of an Era) its mentioned that because of her depression Jasmine has stopped organizing hunting squads often. But one day she must have, because Balto comes back from one with news that he saw a flower, meaning spring is on its way. Another hunting squad is mentioned, this time with Balto, Luna, Pine, Dawn and West Winds as the members.

In part #8 (Rising), Grey nervously and somewhat jokingly asks if he should start a hunting squad now that he's leader, after assuming leadership because of Jasmine's death.

In part #12 (Avoidance and Info) a hunting squad returns from the hunt shortly after Alexia and Rena leave. Balto gets the first share of the food, as announced by Grey. This is the last hunting squad mentioned in the first Power of the Pack story.