Distribution and numbers of wolves in Poland

The wolf Canis lupus Linnaeus, 1758 has had "game species" status since the late 1970's. Hunting is permitted only by licensed hunters from August 1 to March 31. Official reports show that recently over 160 wolves were killed during every hunting season in Poland. Numbers and distribution of kills showed that the wolf has expanded its range since the late 1970's and occupied two core areas: northeastern and southeastern Poland.