Feb 2, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
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 ethics, tourism impacts, and how wildlife is protected when it crosses the park boundary.
Jan 22, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Reward increased to $31K for information on wolf killed out of season
Montana 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.
Jan 22, 2026 · Angela Montana
F4WM Reinforces Science, Not Emotion, Shapes Wolf Management
Managing wolves takes more than opinions—it takes time, effort, and real investment. F4WM knows how it works…
Jan 21, 2026 · Angela Montana
Illegal Wolf Killing Prompts $10,000 Reward
The wolf was tracked down. The killer has not been yet.
Jan 12, 2026 · Angela Montana
Montana Wolf #3 Down
Montana Wolf Trapper lands his third wolf of the season and gives an unfiltered look at the challenges that come with the job…
Jan 12, 2026 · Angela Montana
Montana Wolf Harvest Update 1.11.26
Don’t rely on yesterday’s info—Montana’s wolf harvest totals were just updated…
Dec 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana Wolf Harvest Update as of 12.9.25
Montana's Wolf Season Is Getting Interesting — And This Map Says It All…
Nov 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Feds Drop Nationwide Wolf Recovery Plan
The feds just called off a nationwide wolf recovery plan, saying gray wolves are doing just fine, but not everybody agrees…
Oct 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wolves, Science, and the Logic of Montana Ranching
Katie Jackson took her wolf-wary Montana rancher parents on a Yellowstone wolf-watching tour…
Sep 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wisconsin Feeling Effects of Wolves on Hunting Dogs
Five hounds down in one night…wolf country doesn’t hand out second chances.
May 21, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Fourth translocated gray wolf dies in Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife received a mortality alert for female gray wolf 2512-BC on May 15. The agency has confirmed […]
May 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wolves Are Stirring Up Controversy in Northern California
Gray 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.
Apr 28, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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 — an extraordinary display of the species' natural roaming behavior.
Apr 28, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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
Apr 26, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Two wolves introduced to Colorado found dead within days of each other
Two wolves translocated into Colorado have died this month. The following are press releases issued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife: […]
Apr 20, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
California spends millions on gray wolf expansion efforts
Since 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.
Apr 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
The High Cost of Wandering for Wolves at Banff National Park
Turns out the real danger for Banff’s wolves isn’t what’s in the park—it’s what’s waiting just outside it…
Apr 10, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Annual survey shows increase in gray wolf packs in Washington, decrease in overall minimum wolf count
As of Dec. 31, 2024, WDFW and partnering tribes counted 230 wolves (a 9% decrease from 2023) in 43 packs in Washington.
Apr 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Why Fake Dire Wolves Could Mean Real Trouble for Conservation
Some people are not happy, as they accuse scientists of pretending extinction has an undo button….
Apr 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
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….
Mar 26, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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 research into a new plan.
Mar 21, 2025 · montanaoutdoor
Relocated Wolf From Canada to Colorado Found Dead in Wyoming After Reported Livestock Predation
A 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.
Mar 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
NOTICE OF WOLF CLOSURE
Attention wolf hunters, please note this latest closure…
Mar 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Snowmobiler Meets Wolf
This snowmobiler unexpectedly came face to face with a wolf!
Feb 26, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
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.”
Feb 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fish and Wildlife Commission reopens Region 4 wolf harvest
Please note that Region 4 reopens for wolf harvests..
Feb 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
NOTICE OF WOLF CLOSURE
Please note the most recent wolf closure in Region 4
Feb 21, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
FWP releases final environmental impact statement for the 2025 Wolf Management Plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing potential environmental impacts from the statewide management of gray wolves.
Feb 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Seven Wolves Down for this Montana Trapper
Seven wolves, relentless dedication, and a mission to keep Montana’s wolf management strong!
Jan 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wolf Pack Attempts Hunt 5 Times in Hours
Five failed hunts and an unstoppable elk for an unnamed wolf pack…
Jan 20, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Colorado concludes second year of gray wolf capture and release efforts
Fifteen 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.
Jan 18, 2025 · montanaoutdoor
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 […]
Jan 7, 2025 · montanaoutdoor
Yellowstone’s Legendary One-Eyed Wolf 907F Succumbs After Clash With Rival Pack
Yellowstone National Park’s renowned one-eyed wolf, 907F, passed away on December 25, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a confrontation […]
Dec 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
Wolf Size vs. Coyote Size
Coyotes and wolves: They might look similar from afar, but up close, the size difference between mature wolves and coyotes says it all.
Nov 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Is It a Wolf? DNA Testing to Unravel North Dakota Mystery
A possible wolf was shot near Halliday, North Dakota, but it’s still up in the air until DNA testing confirms […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.22.24
As of October 22, 2024, the wolf harvest numbers are in, and it’s been an active season so far. Hunters […]
Oct 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Sep 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Colorado Wolf Pack Roundup and Relocation
On September 9, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wrapped up the capture of all six members of the Copper Creek […]
Aug 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Aug 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French Reports: Wolf hunting season meeting promises fireworks
The liveliest agenda item for the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission when it meets on Friday, Aug. 16, is wolf […]
Aug 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
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. […]
Jun 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
Mistaken Identity: No Charges for Michigan Hunter Who Shot Wolf
According to a recent article via AP, Back in January, a hunter in southern Michigan shot what he thought was […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
Wolves kill, devour elk on Gardiner school’s football field
According to an article by Brett French via the Billings Gazette, in a peculiar twist of fate, a cow elk […]
Mar 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
A wolf and a skunk
Direct confrontations between skunks and wolves are relatively rare, as wolves typically avoid potential conflicts with smaller, defensive prey unless […]
Feb 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
New wolf pack in California formally named
In case you haven’t heard, there is a new wolf pack in California. Here is what CDFW posted on YouTube […]
Jan 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jan 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bear attack on wolf den
Happy New Year! Here’s an interesting video to check out on the first day of 2024. A bear came across […]