Wolf Depredation in Rattlesnake Creek Area Northwest of Helena

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Wolves killed a domestic goat on private land in the Rattlesnake Creek area northwest of Helena. USDA Wildlife Services confirmed the incident on Oct. 3.

 

A single wolf was seen by a herder and chased off by livestock guard dogs. It is not currently known which wolf or wolves were involved in the incident.

 

Personnel attempted to collar and release a wolf to determine what wolves are in the area, but weather deterred the operation.

 

To learn more about Montana’s wolf population, visit FWP online at www.fwp.mt.gov/wildthings/wolf, where visitors can tell FWP when they see wolves or wolf sign. The information helps verify the activity, distribution, and pack sizes of Montana’s wolf population.