Gray wolf pups

Much of the scientific results showing how hunting affects gray wolf (Canis lupus) populations is from the core of the species range in Canada and Alaska, where populations are connected and robust, and wolves are numerous. Less is known about how hunting and trapping might affect wolves in smaller populations such as those found in the Rockies. This project is a collaboration between the Idaho Unit, The University of Idaho, The University of Montana, and IDFG. Insights into how human-caused wolf deaths affect wolf pack and long-term population structures are critical to understanding the potential effects of humans on gray wolves and their population management.