Region 3 (southwest MT/YNP boundary) retains a ceiling of 60 wolves, while WMUs 313 & 316 remain capped at 3 wolves each. (Northern Ag Network)

Combined licenses now allow up to 15 wolves by hunting and 15 by trapping per person, depending on zone rules. (GOHUNT)

Expanded “controlled removal” tags aim to address livestock conflicts in hotspot zones. (Northern Ag Network)

Expect spillover wolf pressure into Idaho and Wyoming as packs shift range.

WMU-level caps are critical — study your local rules before heading out.

Hunters paying attention to pack movement and livestock conflict reports will be first to seize opportunity.

Step-ups (bench/box): 3 × 12 each leg

Walking lunges: 3 × 12 each leg

Weighted pack hike: 30–40 lb pack, 2–3 miles once weekly

Hit 1 g protein per lb bodyweight daily to recover.

Pack electrolyte packets (≈500 mg sodium) for long hikes.

Refill glycogen smart: oats, rice, sweet potato post-hike.

Wyoming adds wolves too — wolf harvest quota raised, while lion limits hold steady. (Mountain Journal)

Study questions wolf hunts — new data suggests removal hasn’t reduced livestock losses in MT & ID. (KUNC)

Montana archery season rolling — hunters reporting strong grouse numbers and solid deer/elk recruitment. (The Western News)

Review your WMU wolf regs now: MT FWP Regulations

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