Wolf Depredation West of Dillon

A domestic calf was killed by wolves on private land in the Grasshopper Valley west of Dillon. USDA Wildlife Services confirmed the depredation on Jan. 5.

 

Multiple sets of wolf tracks were found at the depredation site.

 

FWP authorized Wildlife Services to lethally remove two wolves. The landowner was issued a shoot on sight permit for two 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.