If you’ve been keeping one eye on the mountains and the other on FWP’s wolf harvest counter, here’s where things stand. According to the latest update from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP), 241 wolves have been harvested statewide so far this season — out of a total quota of 452 (excluding WMUs 313 and 316). That means Montana is just over halfway to its statewide cap, and for now, most of the map is still glowing green. Even better for folks watching incidental impacts: FWP reports zero non-target captures of grizzly bears or lynx.
Regionally, the numbers tell their own story. Region 1 leads the pack with 97 wolves harvested, followed by Region 2 with 79 and Region 3 with 53. Regions 4 and 5 trail behind at 10 and 2 respectively, while Regions 6 and 7 are still sitting at zero. In Region 3, the quota is 60 and currently remains open. WMU 313 has hit its quota of three wolves and is now closed, while WMU 316 has one wolf counted toward its quota of three and remains open. In short: check your unit before you head out.
Season dates are also worth a quick refresher. Archery-only ran September 6–14, 2025. The general season opened September 15, 2025, and runs through March 15, 2026. Trapping season opens December 1, 2025, through March 15, 2026 — with a specific January 1–February 15 window in areas defined by federal court order. As always, FWP reminds hunters and trappers that quotas can shift quickly, and regulations vary by unit.
The bottom line is that Montana’s wolf season is very much underway, the scoreboard is active, and the map is still mostly open. But in a quota-driven season, things can change fast. If you’re planning to lace up the boots or set a trapline, make sure you’re watching the updates straight from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks — because in this hunt, timing is everything.
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