Wolf

A social predator ranging widely through Quebec's forests.

Field guide

A social predator ranging widely through Quebec's forests.

Identification

Shared features

Large canid with long legs, broad chest and a straight, bushy tail; distinguish carefully from dogs and coyotes.

Male

Adult males average larger and heavier, but both sexes have long legs, a broad chest and a straight bushy tail. Coat color varies widely and does not indicate sex.

Female

Females have the same head and body proportions, often at smaller average size. Without a clear anatomical view or known family context, sex is not reliable from appearance.

Habitat

Large forest landscapes, travel corridors and areas with ungulate prey.

Where to look during the day

Morning

At dawn, tracks and howls may reveal travel routes after night movement.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, packs may rest in secluded cover or continue traveling.

Evening

At dusk, listen from a distance near broad travel corridors as activity can increase.

Sounds

Long howls, barks, whines and growls communicate within a pack.

Recorded calls

Wolf

Field recording of a wolf. A narrower call type or the caller's sex is not assigned to this clip.

National Park Service · Recording source

Natural history source: Read the source

Bag limits

Bag and possession summaries.

-No bag limit or possession limit.

Official bag-limit source