MT Wolf Hunting

Montana Wolf Season 2026: Archery & Rifle

Wolf season in Montana runs Sep 15 – Sep 14 across 11 Districts.

18 Seasons3 Weapon Types

Archery

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

General

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

Trapping

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

Wolf in Montana: FAQ

When is wolf season in Montana?

Wolf season in Montana currently runs Sep 15 to Sep 14, 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.

Wolf seasons in Montana — offline