As of Dec. 31, 2023, WDFW and partnering tribes counted 260 wolves in 42 packs in Washington. Twenty-five of the packs were successful breeding pairs that raised at least two pups through the end of the calendar year.

Apr 5, 2025 · Washington’s wolf population was virtually eliminated in the 1930s but has rebounded following the enactment of federal and state protections and conservations efforts. A resident wolf pack was first documented in the state in 2008 in Okanogan County. Since then, the number of wolves has increased to a minimum of 230 wolves in 2024. ...

Dec 18, 2024 · The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife publishes reports detailing the wolf conservation and management activities undertaken by the department. Click on the title of an update below to see the complete article.

Apr 6, 2025 · Washington’s wolf numbers shrank slightly last year for the first time in 16 years. The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 2024 Wolf Conservation and Management Report put the year-end minimum ...

Apr 5, 2025 · Gray wolf pack numbers are growing in Washington even though the overall wolf count is down. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's (WDFW) annual report, 2024 was the first ...

Read more about coexisting with wolves in Washington state, or our blogs on Understanding wolf-livestock science, Understanding wolf behavior and Tips for hiking in wolf country. You can also download our one-pager with talking points on wolves.

5 days ago · Washington’s wolf population has declined for the first time in 16 years. As of 2024, data shows 230 wolves across 43 packs, a decrease from 254 wolves in 2023, according to The Washington State ...

Apr 5, 2025 · “Poaching wolves is unacceptable – in Washington, illegally killing a wolf or other endangered species is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to a $5,000 fine and one year in jail,” stated WDFW Director Kelly Susewind. “In addition, poaching slows the natural recovery of wolves in the state and hinders their ability to reach recovery ...

The gray wolf (Canis lupus), a native Washington species, was nearly eradicated from the state in the early 1900s. Wolves are returning to Washington on their own, dispersing from populations in nearby states and provinces--wolves were never reintroduced to Washington.

5 days ago · For the first time in nearly two decades, Washington’s wolf population has experienced a decline. As of December 31, 2024, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and local tribes reported 230 wolves across 43 packs, marking a 9% decrease from the previous year, which had seen a population of 254 wolves in 42 packs.