Western Vantage — Sep 15, 2025

Montana Fall Black Bear opens today (9/15). Make sure you’ve done the Bear ID and reviewed your BMU/season structure.
Seasons hub → https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/regulations/black-bear • 2025 regs (PDF) → https://fwp.mt.gov/binaries/content/assets/fwp/hunt/regulations/2025/2025-black-bear-final-for-print.pdf

Colorado “Reissue” tags: Preview list every Tuesday 11:00 a.m. MT; codes release Wednesdays ~11:00 a.m. MT. Keep refreshing during the window.
How Reissue works → https://cpw.state.co.us/hunting/big-game/leftover-remaining-and-reissued-licenses

Utah general elk: Many archery opportunities are wrapping up; extended archery areas run Aug 16–Dec 15. Verify your unit before you move.
Field Regs (PDF) → https://wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks/field_regs.pdf • Remaining permits → https://wildlife.utah.gov/remaining-permits.html

Nevada FCFS returned tags: trickle supply through fall—worth a quick daily check if you’re flexible.
NDOW Apply & Buy → https://www.ndow.org/apply-buy/apply-buy-hunting/

Regs at a glance:
Montana wolves (quotas & harvest dashboard) → https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/regulations/wolf
Wyoming trophy areas (dates by HA + 2025 brochure) → https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Regulations/Trophy-Game/Gray-Wolf-Hunting-Seasons • Brochure (PDF) → https://wgfd.wyo.gov/sites/default/files/2025-08/2025_RegulationBrochure_GrayWolf_DIGITAL_0.pdf
Idaho wolves (2025 Big Game PDF) → https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2025.pdf

Skills & setups (quick reads):
Three proven wolf-call techniques → https://www.outdoorlife.com/articles/hunting/2015/01/pack-mentality-three-proven-wolf-call-techniques/
Predator-calling playbook (wolves/bears/lions) → https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/predator-call-tactics-that-work/516843

Guns & bullets (perspective):
“Carry enough gun” for wolves: why .243 / .25-06 / 6.5 CM and up make sense, with tough bullets → https://www.grandviewoutdoors.com/predator-hunting/wolf/carry-enough-gun-to-do-the-job-when-predator-hunting

If you’re running an e-caller:
Lucky Duck Rebel (budget) → https://www.lucky-duck.com/the-rebel-e-caller/ • Riot (step-up) → https://www.lucky-duck.com/the-riot-e-caller/
MFK sound packs for FOXPRO (wolf/howl sequences) → https://mfkgamecalls.com/product-category/foxpro-sound-file/
(Tip: build sequences—pair howls → interrogation → pup distress; shorter stands, quiet moves.)

Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical (AMOLED/Solar): rugged GPS watch, flashlight/stealth modes, and Ruck tracking added this spring.
Product → https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1718241/ • Alt (Solar Tactical) → https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1705221/

KUIU DeltaStorm Submersible Bags: IPX8-style protection for true dunkable carry (raft shuttles, downpours).
2200 Backpack → https://www.kuiu.com/products/deltastorm-2200-submersible-backpack-coyote-brown • Lineup → https://www.kuiu.com/collections/submersible-bags

First Lite Navigator Hoody: quiet face + 37.5® active fleece—money piece for chilly dawn sits and mid-day hikes.
Men’s → https://firstlite.com/products/mens-navigator-hoody • Women’s → https://firstlite.com/products/womens-navigator-hoody

Maven C.1 10x42: reliable mid-price glass with a lifetime warranty—great truck/loaner bino.
Product → https://mavenoptics.com/products/c-1-8x42-10x42-12x42

New Mexico Archery Elk — recent cancellation (Unit 34). Worth a look if you can move fast.
Listings page → https://hosted-hunts.com/category/specials-cancellations/

Broaden the net:
WTA Cancellations/Specials → https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/specials/cancellations/ • BookYourHunt Cancellations → https://www.bookyourhunt.com/en/cancellation-hunts