The gray wolf population in Washington has experienced positive growth since breeding pairs returned to the state in 2008.

“Durango is one of the last places where wolves existed in the wild,” said Greta Anderson, deputy director of the Western ...

After decades of conservation efforts, Washington’s gray wolf population has reached a record high. Wildlife officials ...

Washington's gray wolf population grew 17% in 2025, reaching a minimum of 270 animals — the highest in decades — after years of conservation efforts. The rebound reverses a previous year's decline, ...

"It's always exciting to see when you have growth," said Kristin Botzet with the Defenders of Wildlife.

Because gray wolves in the western two-thirds of Oregon are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act, it’s up to ...

New data shows Washington's gray wolf population has bounced back, reaching the highest statewide count of the species to ...

State and tribal officials counted a minimum of 270 wolves and 49 packs, including 23 breeding pairs at the end 2025, ...

In 2025, ODFW confirmed 106 livestock deaths, up from 69 the previous year. The department killed 20 wolves in response, ...

Rare wolves survive in shrinking habitats worldwide, tracked by cameras and collars. Only about 15 red wolves remain wild in ...