Entries by Carissa Winter

Montana Wolf Population Strong Despite Increased Harvest Limits

From Flathead Beacon: The wolf population in Montana remains steady despite increased harvest during the 2023 hunting and trapping season, according to a July 31 report by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). The statewide wolf population in 2023 was estimated at 1,096 animals, just one fewer than the 2022 population estimates and slightly lower than the […]

Don’t call it a comeback. These animals have been here for years

From Rocky Mountain PBS: DENVER — What do rainbow trout, mountain goats and your neighbor with the Texas plates have in common? None of them are native to Colorado. Coloradans’ frustration with “Texpats” is well-documented — even Governor Polis has jokingly poked fun at transplants — but less-discussed is the fact that many animal species are only in Colorado […]

Largest wolf attack in Grand County reported by CPW

From KKCO 11 News: GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is investigating a report of another wolf attack on livestock. Wolf depredations occurred slowly and infrequently since the gray wolf reintroduction in 2023, but in July more instances occurred: July 7th in Routt County – No claim was submitted, the instance […]

Washington State Considering Killing Gray Wolves After Livestock Deaths

From 560KPQ News Radio: The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is considering killing wolves after an investigation confirmed the predation of livestock in Stevens County. WDFW reports three calves were killed and four were injured near Colville in late July.  The location was in the range of the Dominion pack. Click here for the full […]

Montana Fish, Wildlife, Parks releases 2023 Wolf Report

From KRTV.com: GREAT FALLS — The wolf population in Montana remains healthy, according to the 2023 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wolf Report. In a news release, the agency says the increased harvest during the 2023 wolf season has not yet resulted in an estimated decline to the statewide total. Click here for the full […]

Idaho on track to meet wolf population goals

From The Lewiston Tribune: Idaho is on track to meet its wolf population goals within the next four or five years, according to the state’s fish and game department. On Tuesday, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game announced its latest wolf population estimate and unveiled a new method for counting the controversial predators. Click […]