wolves

Statewide, the wolf population is down by an estimated 106 wolves compared to the estimated 2024 wolf population of 1,235.

An updated model of wolf population shows an estimated 725 wolves, down from nearly 1,100 based on prior methodology. State proposes lowering trapping and hunting quota by half.

Marc Cooke writes, "Wolves are a public trust resource belonging to every citizen. They deserve management that is transparent, scientifically credible, and worthy of the public's confidence."

Wyoming officials say they recognize the Mollie’s Pack’s historic significance, but they rebuffed requests to adjust hunting season that’s two months away.

As now written, owners of domestic animals, owner’s family members, an owner’s employee or the agent of an owner can kill one gray wolf without a permit if it’s caught attacking livestock.

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife rescinded an order to kill a wolf in northeastern Washington one week after authorizing the plan in response to attacks on livestock.

Wyoming wildlife managers plan to reduce how many wolves can be hunted by 50% following a canine distemper outbreak that has cut the state’s wolf numbers to the lowest level in two decades.

Despite distemper-driven decline, most remaining canines now have strong antibodies and resistance — and state biologists are upbeat about the species’ ability to rebound.

A bear and a wolf compete over dinner in Yellowstone National Park.

State and tribal officials counted a minimum of 270 wolves and 49 packs, including 23 breeding pairs at the end 2025, according to a new report from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.