May. However, where black bear seasons are open, he or she may hunt wolf until June 15. Specific season information is provided in the current Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations , available on-line and in hard copy . The fur is commonly gray with dark shading, but may vary in color from near black to almost white.
Coats are long and dense, and ears are thickly furred.
Large feet aid in travelling over snow. The wolf is distinguished from the coyote by its larger size, broader face, and less-pointed muzzle. Wolves are social animals found in packs numbering from 2 to over 20. Pack size tends to be largest in winter. In Alberta, mating usually occurs in February or March.