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Illegal Killing of Yellowstone Wolf Near Park Border Sparks Montana Poaching Investigation
Read More: Illegal Killing of Yellowstone Wolf Near Park Border Sparks Montana Poaching InvestigationA 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 ethics, tourism impacts, and how wildlife is protected when it crosses the park boundary.
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Reward increased to $31K for information on wolf killed out of season
Read More: Reward increased to $31K for information on wolf killed out of seasonMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks initially offered a $1,000 reward for information. The Large Carnivore Fund and Wolves of the Rockies together have offered an additional $30,000.
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F4WM Reinforces Science, Not Emotion, Shapes Wolf Management
Read More: F4WM Reinforces Science, Not Emotion, Shapes Wolf ManagementManaging wolves takes more than opinions—it takes time, effort, and real investment. F4WM knows how it works…
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Illegal Wolf Killing Prompts $10,000 Reward
Read More: Illegal Wolf Killing Prompts $10,000 RewardThe wolf was tracked down. The killer has not been yet.
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Montana Wolf #3 Down
Read More: Montana Wolf #3 DownMontana Wolf Trapper lands his third wolf of the season and gives an unfiltered look at the challenges that come with the job…
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update 1.11.26
Read More: Montana Wolf Harvest Update 1.11.26Don’t rely on yesterday’s info—Montana’s wolf harvest totals were just updated…
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update as of 12.9.25
Read More: Montana Wolf Harvest Update as of 12.9.25Montana’s Wolf Season Is Getting Interesting — And This Map Says It All…
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Feds Drop Nationwide Wolf Recovery Plan
Read More: Feds Drop Nationwide Wolf Recovery PlanThe feds just called off a nationwide wolf recovery plan, saying gray wolves are doing just fine, but not everybody agrees…
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Wolves, Science, and the Logic of Montana Ranching
Read More: Wolves, Science, and the Logic of Montana RanchingKatie Jackson took her wolf-wary Montana rancher parents on a Yellowstone wolf-watching tour…
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Wisconsin Feeling Effects of Wolves on Hunting Dogs
Read More: Wisconsin Feeling Effects of Wolves on Hunting DogsFive hounds down in one night…wolf country doesn’t hand out second chances.
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Fourth translocated gray wolf dies in Colorado
Read More: Fourth translocated gray wolf dies in ColoradoColorado Parks and Wildlife received a mortality alert for female gray wolf 2512-BC on May 15. The agency has confirmed […]
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Wolves Are Stirring Up Controversy in Northern California
Read More: Wolves Are Stirring Up Controversy in Northern CaliforniaGray wolves are stirring up fear and debate in rural California, where some say they’re backyard stalkers—while others say people are just crying wolf.
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Translocated wolf travels the equivalent of Denver to San Francisco in four months
Read More: Translocated wolf travels the equivalent of Denver to San Francisco in four monthsA 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 — an extraordinary display of the species’ natural roaming behavior.
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New Study Calculates the Cost to Cattle Ranchers of an Expanding Wolf Population
Read More: New Study Calculates the Cost to Cattle Ranchers of an Expanding Wolf Population72% of wolf scat samples tested during the 2022 and 2023 summer seasons contained cattle DNA
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Two wolves introduced to Colorado found dead within days of each other
Read More: Two wolves introduced to Colorado found dead within days of each otherTwo wolves translocated into Colorado have died this month. The following are press releases issued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife: […]
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California spends millions on gray wolf expansion efforts
Read More: California spends millions on gray wolf expansion effortsSince 2022, CDFW has awarded or approved $3.1 million in compensation for livestock loss es, for indirect impacts of wolf prescence, and costs of nonlethal deterrence.
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The High Cost of Wandering for Wolves at Banff National Park
Read More: The High Cost of Wandering for Wolves at Banff National ParkTurns out the real danger for Banff’s wolves isn’t what’s in the park—it’s what’s waiting just outside it…
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Annual survey shows increase in gray wolf packs in Washington, decrease in overall minimum wolf count
Read More: Annual survey shows increase in gray wolf packs in Washington, decrease in overall minimum wolf countAs of Dec. 31, 2024, WDFW and partnering tribes counted 230 wolves (a 9% decrease from 2023) in 43 packs in Washington.
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Why Fake Dire Wolves Could Mean Real Trouble for Conservation
Read More: Why Fake Dire Wolves Could Mean Real Trouble for ConservationSome people are not happy, as they accuse scientists of pretending extinction has an undo button….
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Fur is Flying in New Mexico, Locals Demand Wolf Management
Read More: Fur is Flying in New Mexico, Locals Demand Wolf ManagementWolves 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
Read More: FWP releases final Montana Wolf Management PlanMontana 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 research into a new plan.
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Relocated Wolf From Canada to Colorado Found Dead in Wyoming After Reported Livestock Predation
Read More: Relocated Wolf From Canada to Colorado Found Dead in Wyoming After Reported Livestock PredationA gray wolf moved from Canada to Colorado as part of the state’s reintroduction effort was found dead in north-central Wyoming after reports of sheep predation. Investigators documented signs consistent with wolf attacks, and the animal was identified by its Colorado Parks and Wildlife collar.
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NOTICE OF WOLF CLOSURE
Read More: NOTICE OF WOLF CLOSUREAttention wolf hunters, please note this latest closure…
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Snowmobiler Meets Wolf
Read More: Snowmobiler Meets WolfThis snowmobiler unexpectedly came face to face with a wolf!
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Howling Heritage: UM Researcher Reflects on 30 Years of Wolves in Yellowstone
Read More: Howling Heritage: UM Researcher Reflects on 30 Years of Wolves in Yellowstone“Thirty years out, it’s impossible to conclude anything but that wolves have had an impact on elk numbers,” Hebblewhite said. “They’re a cause of elk decline, but not the only cause. Grizzly bears have almost tripled, mountain lions have recovered, and wolves returned.”
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Fish and Wildlife Commission reopens Region 4 wolf harvest
Read More: Fish and Wildlife Commission reopens Region 4 wolf harvestPlease note that Region 4 reopens for wolf harvests..
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NOTICE OF WOLF CLOSURE
Read More: NOTICE OF WOLF CLOSUREPlease note the most recent wolf closure in Region 4
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FWP releases final environmental impact statement for the 2025 Wolf Management Plan
Read More: FWP releases final environmental impact statement for the 2025 Wolf Management PlanMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing potential environmental impacts from the statewide management of gray wolves.
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Seven Wolves Down for this Montana Trapper
Read More: Seven Wolves Down for this Montana TrapperSeven wolves, relentless dedication, and a mission to keep Montana’s wolf management strong!
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Wolf Pack Attempts Hunt 5 Times in Hours
Read More: Wolf Pack Attempts Hunt 5 Times in HoursFive failed hunts and an unstoppable elk for an unnamed wolf pack…
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Colorado concludes second year of gray wolf capture and release efforts
Read More: Colorado concludes second year of gray wolf capture and release effortsFifteen wolves were translocated from the central interior of British Columbia to Colorado. Separately, the agency also successfully completed the release of five members from the original Copper Creek Pack.
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Wyoming Wolf Killed by Snowmobile Prompts “Clean Kill Bill”
Read More: Wyoming Wolf Killed by Snowmobile Prompts “Clean Kill Bill”In response to a widely condemned incident in Daniel, Wyoming, where a wolf was reportedly tortured after being run over […]
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Yellowstone’s Legendary One-Eyed Wolf 907F Succumbs After Clash With Rival Pack
Read More: Yellowstone’s Legendary One-Eyed Wolf 907F Succumbs After Clash With Rival PackYellowstone National Park’s renowned one-eyed wolf, 907F, passed away on December 25, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a confrontation […]
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Wolf Size vs. Coyote Size
Read More: Wolf Size vs. Coyote SizeCoyotes and wolves: They might look similar from afar, but up close, the size difference between mature wolves and coyotes says it all.
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Is It a Wolf? DNA Testing to Unravel North Dakota Mystery
Read More: Is It a Wolf? DNA Testing to Unravel North Dakota MysteryA possible wolf was shot near Halliday, North Dakota, but it’s still up in the air until DNA testing confirms […]
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Montana Wolf Harvest Status as of 10.31.24
Read More: Montana Wolf Harvest Status as of 10.31.24Fifty-one wolves have been harvested in Montana as of October 31, 2024—shoutout to the hunters who’ve successfully tagged one this […]
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update via FWP 10.28.24
Read More: Montana Wolf Harvest Update via FWP 10.28.24Forty-six wolves have been harvested across the state, with WMU 313 being the only Wolf Management Unit that has closed […]
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MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.22.24
Read More: MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.22.24As of October 22, 2024, the wolf harvest numbers are in, and it’s been an active season so far. Hunters […]
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The Gray Wolf Controversy Continues
Read More: The Gray Wolf Controversy ContinuesThe Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has filed a brief in support of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to remove gray […]
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Colorado Wolf Pack Roundup and Relocation
Read More: Colorado Wolf Pack Roundup and RelocationOn September 9, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wrapped up the capture of all six members of the Copper Creek […]
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Highway Snack Attack: When a Wolf Takes a Bite Out of Your Road Trip….
Read More: Highway Snack Attack: When a Wolf Takes a Bite Out of Your Road Trip….According to a press release by Alaska’s Department of Public Safety, just a few days ago, two motorists on the […]
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Brett French Reports: Wolf hunting season meeting promises fireworks
Read More: Brett French Reports: Wolf hunting season meeting promises fireworksThe liveliest agenda item for the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission when it meets on Friday, Aug. 16, is wolf […]
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Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction Hits a Snag: What’s Next?
Read More: Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction Hits a Snag: What’s Next?Colorado Parks and Wildlife needs a new source of gray wolves for their reintroduction project after the Confederated Tribes of […]
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Wolf: A Documentary by Mathew Young & Revere Media
Read More: Wolf: A Documentary by Mathew Young & Revere MediaIf you want something to watch on TV, and you’re interested in wolves, you might want to check this out. […]
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Mistaken Identity: No Charges for Michigan Hunter Who Shot Wolf
Read More: Mistaken Identity: No Charges for Michigan Hunter Who Shot WolfAccording to a recent article via AP, Back in January, a hunter in southern Michigan shot what he thought was […]
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Wolves kill, devour elk on Gardiner school’s football field
Read More: Wolves kill, devour elk on Gardiner school’s football fieldAccording to an article by Brett French via the Billings Gazette, in a peculiar twist of fate, a cow elk […]
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A wolf and a skunk
Read More: A wolf and a skunkDirect confrontations between skunks and wolves are relatively rare, as wolves typically avoid potential conflicts with smaller, defensive prey unless […]
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New wolf pack in California formally named
Read More: New wolf pack in California formally namedIn case you haven’t heard, there is a new wolf pack in California. Here is what CDFW posted on YouTube […]
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Wolf Hunting, Trapping Season Closed in Regions 5, 6, 7
Read More: Wolf Hunting, Trapping Season Closed in Regions 5, 6, 7The wolf hunting and trapping season closed in regions 5, 6 and 7 on Jan. 21. The order halting the […]
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Bear attack on wolf den
Read More: Bear attack on wolf denHappy New Year! Here’s an interesting video to check out on the first day of 2024. A bear came across […]