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Idaho Fish and Game

Wolf Harvest Quota

Harvest quotas (limits) were initially used for managing wolf harvest in Idaho to ensure harvest was well-distributed across the state. After 7 years of harvest, it was apparent that harvest quotas were not needed as none had been reached. Consequently, harvest quotas requirements were removed beginning 2017.

Please note: Due to rule change in 2017, wolves are no longer tracked for quotas. The information kept here is done for historical reasons at this time.
2016-2017 Hunting / Trapping Season
Updated: June 30, 2017
 
Check the wolf hunting and trapping seasons and rules or your local regional office for specific details about the hunting and trapping seasons in each wolf management zone.
Wolf Zone Harvest Limit Harvest By Hunting Harvest By Trapping Limit Remaining
Panhandle   23 44  
Palouse-Hells Canyon   2 1  
Lolo   5 5  
Dworshak-Elk City   24 19  
Selway   12 3  
Middle Fork   8    
Salmon 45 23 5 17
McCall-Weiser   13 2  
Sawtooth 60 17   44
Southern Mountains 40 11 1 28
Beaverhead 10     10
Island Park 30 5 2 23
Southern Idaho   1    
TOTALS 185 144 82 121
Please call 1-855-648-5558 for the most up-to-date information on zone closures.
 
2015 - 2016 & 2016 - 2017 Wolf Hunting / Trapping Seasons and Rules [PDF, 577 KB]
 
Echinococcus granulosus: Wolves and other canids are known carriers of a parasitic tapeworm (E. granulosus) that is linked to hydatid disease in humans. Hunters are encouraged to wear rubber gloves when skinning canids and to avoid handling canid feces. Read more about the disease.

Wolf Hunting and Trapping Season Zones Map
2015-2016 Hunting / Trapping Season
Last Updated: July 18, 2016
 
Check the wolf hunting and trapping seasons and rules or your local regional office for specific details about the hunting and trapping seasons in each wolf management zone.
Wolf Zone Harvest Limit Harvest By Hunting Harvest By Trapping Limit Remaining
Panhandle   31 76  
Palouse-Hells Canyon   1    
Lolo   11 12  
Dworshak-Elk City   29 19  
Selway   2 2  
Middle Fork   9 3  
Salmon 45 20 7 18
McCall-Weiser   13 1  
Sawtooth 60 7   53
Southern Mountains 40 9 3 28
Beaverhead 10 2   8
Island Park 30 12 1 17
Southern Idaho   1    
HARVEST TOTAL   147 124  
* The limit remaining has been reduced by 1 additional wolf to account for an illegal harvest.
** The limit remaining has been reduced by 2 additional wolves to account for non-target trapping mortalities.
Please call 1-855-648-5558 for the most up-to-date information on zone closures.
2014-2015 Hunting / Trapping Season
Wolf Zone Harvest Limit Harvest By Hunting Harvest By Trapping Limit Remaining Panhandle   21 66   Palouse-Hells Canyon   2     Lolo   5 12   Dworshak-Elk City   17 15   Selway   14 7   Middle Fork   11 3   Salmon 45 10 5 30 McCall-Weiser   16 1   Sawtooth 60 12   48 Southern Mountains 40 15* 6 18 Beaverhead 10 1*   8 Island Park 30 6 4 20 Southern Idaho   1     HARVEST TOTAL   131 119 124 Please call 1-855-648-5558 for the most up-to-date information on zone closures.
* Limits remaining in Beaverhead and Southern Mtns. each reduced by 1 to account for illegal harvest.
 
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