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Montana Wolf Harvest Update: 241 Taken So Far (Out of 452) — Regional Breakdown, Open Units, and Season Dates
Read More: Montana Wolf Harvest Update: 241 Taken So Far (Out of 452) — Regional Breakdown, Open Units, and Season DatesMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reports 241 wolves harvested statewide so far this season out of a 452 quota (excluding WMUs 313 and 316). Here’s the regional breakdown, which units are open/closed, season dates, and why checking FWP’s live counter matters before you head out.
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Montana FWP Reminder: These Hunting and Trapping Seasons Continue After the Feb. 28 License Deadline
Read More: Montana FWP Reminder: These Hunting and Trapping Seasons Continue After the Feb. 28 License DeadlineMost Montana licenses wrap up Feb. 28, but a few seasons keep going. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks says mountain lion and wolf hunting continue past the license-year close, and some trapping seasons do too. If you use E-Tags, note they’ll go inactive in the app after Feb. 28—FWP recommends picking up an offline license…
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update (Feb. 17, 2026): 229 Wolves Taken Toward 452-Quota; WMU 313 Closed
Read More: Montana Wolf Harvest Update (Feb. 17, 2026): 229 Wolves Taken Toward 452-Quota; WMU 313 ClosedFWP 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 3 remains open (49 of 60), WMU 316 is open (1 of 3), and WMU 313 has closed after reaching its 3-wolf limit. The general…
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Yellowstone cougars change diets, behavior to avoid wolves
Read More: Yellowstone cougars change diets, behavior to avoid wolvesIn Yellowstone, wolves and cougars clash because wolves steal elk kills, sometimes killing cougars. A long-term GPS study shows they’re rivals without reward, unlike smaller predators that scavenge for food.
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Balancing Ecosystems: The Role of Wolves in Conservation
Read More: Balancing Ecosystems: The Role of Wolves in ConservationWolf 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 managed.
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Colorado Halts Gray Wolf Reintroduction Amid Political Pressure
Read More: Colorado Halts Gray Wolf Reintroduction Amid Political PressureColorado has paused its gray wolf reintroduction plans due to political pressure and ranchers’ concerns, leaving the future of the program uncertain amid federal threats and local tensions.
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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.