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Montana Wolves Down, Hunt Quota Drops | Butte News
Montana wildlife officials are proposing a sharp cut in the number of wolves hunters can take next year, down from 450 to 250, as new data reveals a steady decline in the wolf population since 2021. Using a more accurate counting method called iPOM 2.0, the state estimates around 725 wolves — far below the old figure of over 1,000 — and still above the minimum needed for a healthy population. While the agency’s management plan cites 450 wolves as a goal to support 15 breeding pairs, they’re not aiming for that number. The newer model, though promising, hasn’t undergone the same rigorous…
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