FWP Reports a Drop in Montana Wolf Numbers
Wolf population declines slightly, report says.
Wolf population declines slightly, report says.
The final tally for the 2012-2013 wolf season has been released.
The Montana wolf hunting season is in its final two weeks.
The wolf hunting season continues in Montana, with 156 total having been harvested so far — 104 by hunters and 52 by trappers.
A report of a dog and two pups slain by wolves west of Frenchtown is being taken seriously by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks officials knew other animals than wolves would be caught in wolf traps, and so far, they have been proved right.
Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King has signed an order to require 150 foot setbacks from cross-country ski trails around Lake Como.
Wolf trapping season got underway officially on Saturday, and only two have been caught so far, according to Ron Aasheim with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.
Interest in wolf trapping in Montana has surprised officials at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Spokesman Ron Aasheim says over 1,700 requests for more information about wolf trapping certification courses have been received, and classes are overflowing.
Thanks to our friend Mike O'Herron for sending us an article on the on-going debate over wolves in Montana. And it looks like things are headed back to court.