Washington's gray wolf population rose to 270 in 2025, reflecting a 17% increase, yet faces movement challenges south of I-90. Most packs coexist peacefully with livestock, showing effective management.

Coyotes are compact, agile canines weighing 30-45 pounds, while gray wolves are larger, heavier apex predators over 100 pounds. Understanding their differences enhances wild encounters and promotes safety.

While the urban sprawl of Hamburg seems a world away from the peaks of the American West, a recent incident […]

Spring bear season opens April 15. Here's what science and trail cam footage reveal about wolf-grizzly showdowns — and what it means for your safety this spring.

Hyper-real AI wildlife clips can feel more convincing than reality—until you notice the cartoon voiceovers and emotional storylines. But wolves and grizzlies in places like Montana aren’t characters in a feel-good narrative. This piece breaks down how AI content can distort public perception and why real-world wildlife management is a complicated balancing act worth understanding.

Grizzlies are emerging early and hungry. Learn what this means for your spring fishing, shed hunting, and backcountry scouting safety in bear country.

Onlookers captured a rare Yellowstone standoff: a bison herd forming a defensive ring around calves as 23 wolves circled for nearly an hour in the Lamar Valley before retreating. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what to watch for as spring wildlife activity ramps up.

Montana 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.

Most 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 at a regional office. Season dates: fwp.mt.gov/hunt. Licensing hotline: 406-444-2950.

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 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 season and trapping run through March 15.

In 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.

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 managed.

Colorado 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.

The wolf was tracked down. The killer has not been yet.