Idaho’s wolf population decreased to an estimated 1,129 animals in 2025 as state officials work to reduce the population through expanded hunting and trapping, Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials said this month. Statewide, the wolf population is down by an estimated 106 wolves compared to the estimated 2024 wolf population of 1,235. Overall, […]

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HELENA, Mont. — Montana wildlife officials are recommending a cut to the wolf harvest quota after data points to a steady population decline since 2021. 

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MISSOULA, MT — Chuck Bartlebaugh says some grizzly bear populations have recovered enough that hunting or relocation could be considered as the federal government looks at changing how it manages grizzlies.

MISSOULA, Mont. - A black bear was seen in the family housing area near Garnet Court early Saturday morning, according to University of Montana (UM) police.Â