Bag Limits

Bag limits define the maximum number of wolves an individual may legally harvest in a season, helping ensure sustainable wolf populations

• A person can take up to 30 wolves total: no more than 15 via hunting (including at least 5 taken in Regions 1 or 2) and no more than 15 via trapping (including at least 5 taken in Regions 1 or 2). A person could take all 30 wolves in Regions 1 or 2 combined across both methods. For hunting, a separate license is required for each wolf. For trapping, only a Trapping License is required.
• All harvested wolves must be removed from the field.
• Hunters and trappers must report their wolf harvest within 24 hours. The hide and skull must be presented to FWP for inspection within 10 days of harvest. At inspection, mandatory sampling will be collected, including tissue and tooth extraction.
• If the trapper does not wish to retain the hide and skull, they may leave them with FWP for disposal after inspection.
• Wolves are excluded from being considered as "suitable for food." The pelt and skull may not be left in the field; both must be brought in for mandatory sampling. Afterward, if the hunter doesn't want to keep them, they may dispose of the pelt and skull, provided this is done properly and in accordance with Montana law to not constitute littering.