This particular wolf was observed when a hunter, engaged in legal coyote hunting accompanied by a guide, said he encountered what was initially believed to be a large coyote. The hunter shot the ...

This undated photo provided by the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks shows a wolf-like animal that was shot on May 16, 2018, after it was spotted in a private pasture with livestock near Denton, Mont.

The gray was killed during a legal hunt in January. A hunter said he mistook the wolf for a large coyote. Related: Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.