A calf was recently confirmed killed by wolves on private land west of Wisdom in the Big Hole Valley. USDA Wildlife Services investigated and confirmed the depredation on Mar. 6. FWP wolf management specialist Liz Bradley said the wolves involved in the depredation are likely members of the Mussigbrod Pack, which was estimated to number six animals at the end of 2006. FWP authorized the removal of up to two wolves and issued a 45-day shoot-on-site permit to the landowner. “Four calves were confirmed killed by this pack in the spring of 2006,” said Bradley “O ne wolf was removed by Wildlife Services at that time.” FWP will continue to monitor the area as spring calving season gets underway. Working closely with landowners, FWP uses an incremental approach to address confirmed livestock kills, particularly where livestock production is prevalent. FWP will continue to work with area landowners to reduce depredation risks and monitor the area for wolves. To learn more about Montana’s recovered wolf population, visit FWP online at www.fwp.mt.gov/wildthings/wolf , where visitors can also tell FWP when they see wolves or wolf sign. The information helps to verify the activity, distribution, and pack size of Montana’s recovered wolf population.
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