FWP Cuts Wolf Population Estimate, Proposes New Hunting and Trapping Quotas

FWP cuts wolf population estimate, proposes new hunting and trapping quotas

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released proposed regulations for the 2026–27 wolf hunting and trapping season on Friday alongside its 2025 Annual Wolf Report, which uses a new population and distribution prediction model that estimates Montana's wolf population is significantly…

Colorado has another established wolf pack, CPW says

That makes four packs in the state this year that likely have four to six pups each, wildlife managers said

Montana wolf regulations proposal released for public comment

HELENA – Wolf numbers in Montana continue to be well above minimums outlined in the Montana Wolf Management Plan, and they are seeing a decline.

Montana FWP says it might be overcounting wolf population, proposes lower harvest quota

State wildlife officials might be overcounting the state’s wolf population by nearly 400 wolves, according to data recently released by FWP that comes from an updated wolf population estimation model.

FWP seeks public comment on state wolf regulations

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is proposing changes to the state's wolf regulations and is asking for public input.FWP's newly released wolf report estimates