Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for wolf trapping in Montana are science-based guidelines developed to promote humane, efficient, and selective trapping methods that minimize animal suffering, reduce non-target captures, and align with wildlife management goals.
- In Montana, BMPs for wolf trapping are informed by research from FWP, national trapping organizations (e.g., the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies), and wildlife biologists.
- These practices provide trappers with standardized recommendations for trap selection, set placement, animal handling, and ethical conduct, ensuring that trapping supports sustainable wildlife populations and maintains public support.
- BMPs were initially developed in the 1990s through a collaborative effort involving state wildlife agencies, trappers, veterinarians, and researchers across the United States.
