The purpose of making wolf trap/ snare locations available on this website is to warn people who may be recreating on public lands, especially those recreating with dogs.
If you encounter traps on public lands, please let us know: fill out the form on our website; or send us an e-mail; or call us at (406) 282-1482.
Please note that:
Click on slide-out icon next to "Approximate Wolf Trapping Locations 2021-2022" to see dates and location names.
Click on each trap location on the map for more detailed information.
On touch screens, use two fingers to move the map.
If you encounter traps on public lands, please let us know: fill out the form on our website; or send us an e-mail; or call us at (406) 282-1482.
Please note that:
- This map shows only locations provided to MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks after a wolf has been killed in that trap or snare. It is likely that more traps/ snares are set in the vicinity of each location on this map.
- Locations are generalized. Locations are approximated by cross-referencing the MT FWP information with other mapping data sources: OnXHunt, GoogleMaps, and the MT FWP FISHMT waterbody explore tool.
Click on slide-out icon next to "Approximate Wolf Trapping Locations 2021-2022" to see dates and location names.
Click on each trap location on the map for more detailed information.
On touch screens, use two fingers to move the map.
AS OF FEBRUARY 11, 2022 MT FWP STOPPED PROVIDING APPROXIMATE LOCATIONS.
Since then, many more wolves have been reported killed in traps and snares.
Use extra caution near permanently-gated National Forest roads - they are popular locations for wolf traps.
Since then, many more wolves have been reported killed in traps and snares.
Use extra caution near permanently-gated National Forest roads - they are popular locations for wolf traps.
