Sportsmen hunting other big game often take wolves as an incidental species.
There is however a growing recognition that the wolf is a magnificent trophy in its own right, and as such there is increasing interest in hunting them. Wolf populations are high throughout the Boreal, Foothills and Mountain Regions of Alberta. These wolves can reach 120 pounds in weight and vary in color from light gray to black. The pelt of an Alberta wolf, taken in its winter prime, is a beautiful reminder of a great hunt for this shy and rarely seen trophy. Some outfitters offer winter wolf hunts, when the pelts are at their best, and no other hunting seasons are open.