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FWP Reports a Drop in Montana Wolf Numbers

Jon King — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:43:13 +0000

Wolf population declines slightly, report says.

Montana's Final Wolf Harvest Numbers Revealed

Jon King — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:27:04 +0000

The final tally for the 2012-2013 wolf season has been released.

Wolf Hunting Update [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:23:04 +0000

The Montana wolf hunting season is in its final two weeks. The Montana legislature rushed through HB 73 last week enabling wolf hunters to take up to three wolves and lowers the cost of a nonresident wolf hunting license from $350 to just $50. Governor Steve Bullock signed the bill last Wednesday. Montana Fish Wildlife [...]

Wolf Hunting and Legislation Update [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:25:48 +0000

The wolf hunting season continues in Montana, with 156 total having been harvested so far — 104 by hunters and 52 by trappers. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks spokesman Ron Aasheim says the number of wolves trapped is a pleasant surprise, because the total last year was only 156. Aasheim says the issue of wolves [...]

Three Dogs Slain by Wolves West of Missoula

Jon King — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:55:07 +0000

A report of a dog and two pups slain by wolves west of Frenchtown is being taken seriously by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks

Mountain Lions – Coyotes and Bobcats Caught in Wolf Traps [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:55:51 +0000

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. Spokeswoman Vivaca Crowser says so far, in addition to seven wolves, the traps have captured two mountain lions, one coyote and one bobcat. Crowser says trappers are required to check [...]

Trapping Setbacks Required on Lake Como Ski Trails [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:06:36 +0000

Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King has signed an order to require 150 foot setbacks from cross-country ski trails around Lake Como. Fish Wildlife and Parks spokeswoman Vivaca Crowser says a local trapper had set numerous wolf traps near popular ski trails groomed by the Como Trails Club, raising concern from winter recreationists. Montana Fish, [...]

Two Wolves Trapped Since Season Opener [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:57:28 +0000

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. Aasheim says this is the first season ever for wolf trapping in Montana, so there are no expectations of what numbers of wolves might be taken. The two [...]

Over 1,700 Want Wolf Trapping Training in Montana [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:06:40 +0000

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. Aasheim says classes that normally top out at 50 participants are now being expanded to hold 60. Aasheim [...]

Are 1650 Gray Wolves Enough?

Craig Johnson — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:36:55 +0000

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. The case goes to U.S. District Court tomorrow with Judge Donald Molloy on the bench. Mike forwarded us a story in The Helena Independent Record that is [...]