Llamas Killed by Wolves in Bitterroot Valley

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Wolves killed two llamas and injured a third in the Bitterroot Valley south of Florence this week.   USDA Wildlife Services confirmed the depredations on July 24.

Wolves from the Brooks Creek pack were believed to be involved.   Wolves from the same pack killed two domestic calves and chased others, in two separate incidents earlier this month on a neighboring property.

The history of depredations and continued presence of wolves in the area prompted Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials to authorize Wildlife Services to kill up to four wolves that return to the area where the depredations occurred.

FWP will continue to monitor the area for wolves and pursue non-lethal efforts to prevent further depredations by hazing wolves to higher elevations, away from livestock.  

To learn more about Montana’s wolf population, visit FWP online at fwp.mt.gov.   Click Montana Wolves, 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 wolf population.

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