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Wolf Hunt Set To Open Soon In Some Backcountry Areas
September 13th, 2009 | 1 Comment » 
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Montana’s first-ever, fair-chase wolf hunting season is set to open Sept. 15 in some backcountry hunting districts, but the general season opener is still several weeks away.
Wolf Hunting Seasons Wolf hunting season dates correspond to Montana’s early backcountry big game and general big game rifle seasons. Season dates are:
Sept. 15–Nov. 29 in early backcountry deer and elk hunting districts 150, 151, 280, and 316
Oct. 25–Nov. 29 in statewide Wolf Management Units 1, 2 and 3
Dec. 1-31, if quotas aren’t met, the wolf-hunting season could be extended in specific WMUs. No more than 25 percent of the established WMU quota, however, can be harvested in December.
Officials recently set the statewide harvest quota at 75 wolves. Wolf hunting l icenses will be valid within the three specifically defined wolf management units, each with its own harvest quota. When a WMU reaches its quota, FWP will close the season there upon 24-hour’s notice.
Wolf licenses and regulations are available online at fwp.mt.gov , or from any FWP regional office or license provider. Wolf hunting licenses are $19 for residents and $350 for nonresidents. Hunters must have, or also purchase, a 2009 conservation license. A hunting access enhancement fee may also apply.
Harvest Reporting Requirements
Hunters have strict reporting requirements. Upon the harvest of a wolf, hunters must call 1-877-FWP-WILD (1-877-397-9453) within 12 hours to file a report. Hunters can call 1-800-385-7826 for the latest wolf h arvest status and closure information.
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September 14th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
No problem with the wolf hunt here in fact its good to see the management. My problem is with offering non resident licenses. The only time a non resident wolf hunting license should be offered is when there are licenses leftover from the quota that havent been purchased. Let the residents, the ones who have helped the wolves recover, manage them first before non residents.