Western Wolf News Roundup
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
August 11, 2015
Wolf populations in Oregon, Washington and California appear to be increasing. Oregon now has at least 8 wolf pairs while Washington has confirmed 16 packs, and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed another wolf roaming that state. State officials captured images of the animal on trail cameras after receiving reports of a wolf they believed entered the state from Oregon. For the details, and to view photos of the wolf, check out the links below.
Washington state ranchers, as well as some in Idaho, have taken different approaches to managing their livestock in the presence of wolves. To learn more, check out the links below.
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