MT Wolf Hunting

Montana Wolf Districts & Season 2026

Wolf season in Montana runs Sep 6 – Mar 15 across 11 Districts.

18 Seasons3 Weapon Types

Archery

DistrictTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone region-1ArcherySep 6Sep 14
Zone region-2ArcherySep 6Sep 14
Zone region-3ArcherySep 6Sep 14
Zone region-4ArcherySep 6Sep 14
Zone region-5ArcherySep 6Sep 14
Zone region-6ArcherySep 6Sep 14
Zone region-7ArcherySep 6Sep 14
Zone wmu-313ArcherySep 6Sep 14
Zone wmu-316ArcherySep 6Sep 14

General

DistrictTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone region-1GeneralSep 15Mar 15
Zone region-2GeneralSep 15Mar 15
Zone region-3GeneralSep 15Mar 15
Zone region-4GeneralSep 15Mar 15
Zone region-5GeneralSep 15Mar 15
Zone region-6GeneralSep 15Mar 15
Zone region-7GeneralSep 15Mar 15

Trapping

DistrictTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone inside-wolf-federal-court-order-areaTrappingJan 1Feb 15
Zone outside-wolf-federal-court-order-areaTrappingDec 1Mar 15

Wolf in Montana: FAQ

When is wolf season in Montana?

Wolf season in Montana currently runs Sep 6 to Mar 15, across 18 season rows and 11 Districts, split by weapon (Trapping, Archery, General).

Where is the best place to hunt wolf in Montana?

The best Districts for wolf in Montana depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per District above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Wolf hunt in Montana

View District boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Montana seasons, public land, and license.

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