One of the most controversial--and fascinating--topics in American conservation regards our relationship to one of our greatest apex predators: the wolf. A century ago, wolves were considered to be completely extirpated from American soil. Thirty years ago, the state of Montana began to reintroduce wolf packs. Today, it's estimated that around 500 wolves make Montana their home. What does that mean for the wolves, Montana's ranchers, Montana's hunters, and Montanans in general?
Well, if you live or will be visiting the area, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is offering a family-friendly event in November focused on wolves in Montana. The event will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 8, and will be led by FWP Region 4 wolf-carnivore management specialist Sarah Zielke.
Wolves are the largest member of the canid family in North America, weighing from 80 to 110 pounds. Join Zielke to learn more about the interesting history and biology of wolves and also local information, management, and population monitoring efforts conducted by FWP.
Zielke grew up in north-central Wisconsin and moved to Montana in 2012 where she started a wildlife volunteer position working with wolves. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Montana and began working for FWP in 2023 as the wolf-carnivore management specialist along the Rocky Mountain Front. Her work also includes projects with swift fox and monitoring furbearing animals.
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is 3.5 miles north of Ulm, just off Interstate 15 at Exit 270. Click here for more information!
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