Wolf Delisting Is Back: Will Minnesota Hunt Wolves Again?

Federal wolf delisting is back on the table — but what would it actually take for Minnesota to hold another regulated wolf hunting and trapping season? In this episode of Down the Barrel, Jimmy and Deano break down the renewed federal push toward gray wolf delisting, Minnesota’s existing wolf management framework, population estimates, and why the growing range of wolves across the state matters. They also discuss Wolf.Report, how hunters and trail-camera owners are helping document wolf sightings beyond Minnesota’s historic wolf range, and why MDHA is asking hunters to sign its wolf management petition. Then we switch gears to the Minnesota Bowhunters Challenge — the new squad-based bowhunting league where hunters earn points for legal harvests, complete optional special missions, climb the leaderboard, and compete for cash, prizes and bragging rights. In this episode: wolf delisting, Minnesota wolf management, Wolf.Report, the push for a future wolf season, the MDHA wolf petition, and the growing Minnesota Bowhunters Challenge.