USDA Wildlife Services killed two wolves on private property near Hall on Jan. 22 in response to confirmed livestock depredations in the area. On Jan. 21, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed one domestic calf and two sheep, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) authorized the lethal removal of two wolves. Wildlife Services killed the wolves on the private land where the depredations occurred, and the control action is now complete. FWP wolf management specialist Liz Bradley said it appears the newly documented Flint pack was likely involved in the depredations, and tracks of multiple wolves were present at the site. FWP uses an incremental approach to address confirmed livestock depredations and will continue to work with area landowners to reduce depredation risks and monitor the area for wolves. To learn more about Montana’s recovered wolf population, visit FWP online at www.fwp.mt.gov/wildthings/wolf , where visitors can also tell FWP when they see wolves or wolf sign. The information helps to verify the activity, distribution, and pack size of Montana’s recovered wolf population. -fwp-
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