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Montana Wolf Harvest Update (Feb. 17, 2026): 229 Wolves Taken Toward 452-Quota; WMU 313 Closed
FWP reports 229 wolves harvested statewide toward a 452-wolf quota (excluding WMUs 313 and 316). Region 1 leads with 96, followed by Region 2 (73) and Region 3 (49). Region…
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Illegal Killing of Yellowstone Wolf Near Park Border Sparks Montana Poaching Investigation
A well-known Yellowstone wolf was found dead just outside the park, prompting an active state and federal poaching investigation. The case is reigniting debate in Montana over wolf management, hunting…
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Balancing Ecosystems: The Role of Wolves in Conservation
Wolf management in Alberta and Montana aims to maintain ecosystem balance, addressing stressed prey populations. It emphasizes science-based strategies rather than emotional reactions, ensuring both predators and prey are sustainably…
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Current Status of Wolf Harvests in Montana 1.28.26
As of January 28, 2026, Montana hunters have harvested 179 wolves towards a 452 quota, with many regions still open. Check unit-specific closures to avoid surprises while hunting.
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Where Montana’s Wolf Harvest Stands Right Now
Not all WMUs are seeing the same wolf harvest activity….
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update 11/2/2025
Wolf harvest quotas are set by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission. The statewide quota is set at 452, which includes a quota of 60 in Region 3. The quotas…
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Hunting Wolves on Private Land in Montana: Night Vision Strategies
Montana’s vast landscapes provide a perfect backdrop for hunters targeting some of the state’s most elusive predators: wolves. While public lands offer opportunities, private property hunting, when done legally, can…
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Translocated wolf travels the equivalent of Denver to San Francisco in four months
A female gray wolf, released in Colorado in January after being translocated from British Columbia, has made significant movements across the state, covering more than 1,230 miles since translocation —…
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New Study Calculates the Cost to Cattle Ranchers of an Expanding Wolf Population
72% of wolf scat samples tested during the 2022 and 2023 summer seasons contained cattle DNA
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Fur is Flying in New Mexico, Locals Demand Wolf Management
Wolves may be federally protected, but in Catron County, NM, folks are wondering who’s protecting them….
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FWP releases final Montana Wolf Management Plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the 2025 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan today, wrapping up an extensive public process to capture updates to wolf management strategies and…
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Fish and Wildlife Commission reopens Region 4 wolf harvest
Please note that Region 4 reopens for wolf harvests..
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2024/2025 Montana Wolf Harvest Numbers So Far by Region
According to FWP there has been 133 wolves harvested in Montana this season. The general season for hunting wolves ends on March 15, 2025 so there is plenty of time…
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Montana Wolf Harvest Status as of 10.31.24
Fifty-one wolves have been harvested in Montana as of October 31, 2024—shoutout to the hunters who’ve successfully tagged one this season! For anyone planning to trap wolves, heads up: the…
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update via FWP 10.28.24
Forty-six wolves have been harvested across the state, with WMU 313 being the only Wolf Management Unit that has closed after reaching its wolf harvest quota. With a mix of…
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The Gray Wolf Controversy Continues
The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has filed a brief in support of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list across the Lower 48…
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Wolf: A Documentary by Mathew Young & Revere Media
If you want something to watch on TV, and you’re interested in wolves, you might want to check this out. It has seemed to spark controversy among anti-trappers/hunters and people…
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Wolf Hunting, Trapping Season Closed in Regions 5, 6, 7
The wolf hunting and trapping season closed in regions 5, 6 and 7 on Jan. 21. The order halting the harvest of wolves in these regions came after Montana Fish,…
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