Montana’s plan to conserve and manage the state’s recovered gray wolf population was approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in January 2004.

FWP works closely with USDA Wildlife Services (WS) the agency that investigates suspected wolf depredations and contributes its expertise to resolve wolf-livestock conflicts. Activities by FWP and WS and private citizens are guided by the state plan, state guidelines, and state law.

Montanans are encouraged to contact FWP to:

• learn more about the wolves in their area;
• learn more about the what you can do to protect your livestock;
• seek assistance to avert or resolve a wolf-related conflicts.

• Frequently Asked Questions ( 22 KB)
• Guidelines to Resolve Conflicts
• Interum Guidelines Narrative ( 96 KB)
• Interum Guidelines Table (landscape) ( 56 KB)
• Loss Reimbursement Application ( 35 KB)