Resident wolf tag |
$12.00 |
Nonresident wolf tag |
$50.00 |
Resident wolf tag | $12.00 |
Nonresident wolf tag | $50.00 |
The population of wolves in Montana has been on a steady increase since the early 2000s and hunters will find plenty of opportunities when it comes to hunting or trapping for the species. The vast majority of the animals are found in the western one-third of the state but the numbers have been slowly working east. Tags are offered over the counter and hunters possessing a bow and arrow license can hunt during the special archery only season as well. In general, this species is tough to specifically target but many hunters take them incidentally each fall while pursuing deer and elk.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks does not require hunters to keep the hide or skull from a harvested wolf but all kills must be reported within 24 hours. Hunters in backcountry areas are allowed to report the wolf harvest within 24 hours of reaching the trailhead. Hunters wishing to keep the hide and skull from a harvested wolf must present the items to FWP personnel within 10 days of the date of harvest. Parts from a harvested wolf may not be transferred from one person to the next until the hide has been properly tagged by an FWP employee.
Electronic calls are not legal for hunting wolves
The use of dogs is prohibited
Hunters are not required to keep or retrieve any meat from a harvested wolf
Hunters can harvest wolves with radio collars but must return the collar when checking in the wolf
A wolf harvest must be reported within 24 hours
Skulls and hides must be presented to FWP within 10 days of harvest
All tags are available over-the-counter
The statewide hunter harvest limit is 5 wolves per year
Keeping the hide and skull from harvested wolves in optional