Survey shows Montana’s general population has increasing tolerance of wolves
Montana’s general population and its deer and elk hunters continue to grow more supportive of wolves, but when it comes to Montana’s wolf regulations, and hunting and trapping seasons, those opinions start to vary among the general population, different groups of hunters, and private landowners, according to a new survey released this month.
The University of Montana and Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks last week released the partial results of their 2023 wolf survey, which piggybacks off similar surveys done in 2012 and 2017 to track how Montanans view wolves and wolf management in the state, and how those views are evolving as the state manages the wolf population.
“We know people have complicated views and values on wolves, which is reflected in the results of the survey and the trends we see,” said FWP chief of conservation policy Quentin Kujala. “It’s important for us and our partners at the university to continue research like this because how stakeholders feel about wildlife and its management is a critical awareness for FWP to have.”
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