HELENA — On Thursday, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission made updates to wolf hunting and trapping in Big Sky Country, with changes specifically targeting the most populated areas of the state.

The commission increased the number of wolves that can be harvested from 334 to 458, a 37% increase.

During the 2024-2025 hunting and trapping season, a total of 297 animals were harvested. Of those, 178 were taken by hunters and 119 were taken by trappers.

The commission removed most of the specific quotas for each region, instead opting for a statewide 452 wolf quota. A specific quota of 60 wolves was set for Region 3, which comprises southwestern Montana. Wolf management units 313 and 316, which border Yellowstone National Park, remain limited to three wolves taken per hunting season for

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