Hunters and trappers must call in their wolf harvest within 24 hours. If the hide and skull are retained, they must be brought in for inspection and pelt tagging at an FWP office within 10 days.
These dates are provided only as a general reference.Check current regulations or use FWP's online Hunt Planner for specific dates.
2020 Wolf Season Dates
Archery
September 5 – September 14
General
September 15 – March 15
Trapping
December 15 – February 28
Harvest Quota Status & Closure Information
In Wolf Management Units with a harvest quota (WMUs 110, 313, and 316), when a hunting season quota is reached, the hunting season will close upon a 12-hour notice, but no later than March 15, 2021.
Wolf harvest quota status information may be obtained:
By calling 1-800-385-7826 or 406-444-1989 for statewide information, or
The combined maximum hunting and trapping bag limit is five wolves per person during the 2020-21 season. Five wolves can be taken by means of hunting each with a valid Wolf License. Trapping is authorized Dec. 15, 2020-Feb 28, 2021, with a valid Trapping License and upon completion of mandatory one-time wolf-trapping certification. Persons could take up to five wolves via any combination of hunting and trapping (maximum harvest of five wolves per person). For hunting, a separate license is required for each wolf. For trapping, only a Trapping License is required.
A Wolf License purchased after Aug. 31 may not be used until 24 hours after the license is issued.
The Conservation License allows hunters, anglers, and trappers access to all legally accessible state school trust lands. Contact a DNRC office for regulations.
Wolf
Details: With Resident Sportsman or Nonresident Combination license, 1st wolf license.
Fees:
Resident: $10
Nonresident: $25
Wolf
Details: Without Resident Sportsman or Nonresident Combination license, wolf licenses 2-5.
Fees:
Resident: $12
Nonresident: $50
Harvest Quota Status
Mandatory Animal Pelt Tagging & Harvest Reporting
Hunters and trappers must call in their wolf harvest within 24 hours. If the hide and skull are retained, they must be brought in for inspection and pelt tagging at an FWP office within 10 days.
In Wolf Management Units with a harvest quota (WMUs 110, 313, and 316), when a hunting season quota is reached, the hunting season will close upon a 12-hour notice, but no later than March 15, 2021.
Wolf harvest quota status information may be obtained:
By calling 1-800-385-7826 or 406-444-1989 for statewide information, or
In 2013, the state Legislature passed a law that allows landowners or their agents to take up to 100 wolves a year that potentially threaten livestock, domestic dogs or human safety (MCA 87-1-901).
The quota will be examined in four 25-wolf increments. The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission must approve the next increment toward the 100-wolf quota.
