Sep 17, 2026 · Angela Montana
Rethinking America’s Wolf Rules
The Trump administration has initiated a federal review of wolf management, assessing whether gray and Mexican wolves can lose Endangered Species Act protections. This move aims to aid cattle ranchers and could shift management authority to states. The impact will vary across regions, especially where wolf populations are still federally protected.
Sep 4, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Lowered Its Wolf Population Estimate and Raised Harvest Quotas — What Hunters Need to Know
Montana FWP reduced its wolf population estimate and raised harvest quotas. Here’s what the change means for hunters in wolf country this fall.
Aug 10, 2026 · Angela Montana
Commission amendment proposed for August agenda item
A proposed amendment for the Fish and Wildlife Commission's Aug. 19 meeting suggests changes to the Fall 2026–Winter 2027 Furbearer and Wolf Trapping and Hunting Seasons. Key changes include reducing the bag limit for wolves to five per licensed hunter in Region 3 and one in specified Wolf Management Units. Public comments are accepted until Aug. 12.
Apr 19, 2026 · Angela Montana
From Endangered to Managed: Wolves in the U.S. and Their Evolving Status
Wolf management in North America exhibits a split: Western states lead while the Great Lakes region remains federally protected. The Boone and Crockett Club advocates for data-driven, ethical management to ensure local control and sustainable conservation.
Apr 5, 2026 · Angela Montana
Germany’s Wolf Management: Lessons from Montana’s Conservation History
While the urban sprawl of Hamburg seems a world away from the peaks of the American West, a recent incident […]