Wolf hunting seasons in Wyoming began Tuesday and end Dec. 31, except for Hunt Area 12 south of Jackson, which opens Oct. 15.
The hunting season in each wolf area will remain open until the quota for the area is reached, or until Dec. 31, whichever occurs first. All hunters must call the wolf hotline daily at 800-264-1280 to ensure the quota for wolves in each specific area has not been reached. Wolf Hunt Area 10, southeast of Jackson, which has a quota of one wolf, has already been filled.
Hunters harvesting wolves in areas where wolves are classified as trophy game animals are required to report the kill within 24 hours by calling the hotline at 800-264-1280. Within five days, they are required to present the skull and pelt to a game warden, biologist or other personnel at a Game and Fish regional office for registration.
In all other areas of the state where wolves are designated as predatory animals, no license is required to take a wolf, and there are no closed seasons or bag limits. Anyone who takes a wolf in areas of the state where wolves are designated as predatory animals is required to report the kill to a district game warden, district wildlife biologist or personnel at a Game and Fish Department regional office within 10 days after the wolf was killed. Anyone who takes a wolf in this area of the state is not required to present the skull or pelt, but Game and Fish is encouraging them to do so.