US EditionWashington wolf population drops for first time in 16 years, says WDFW
- Washington's wolf population decreased to 230 wolves in 43 packs by the end of 2024.
- This decline marks the first drop in Washington's wolf count since 2008, when packs returned.
- The wolf population saw a 9% decrease, and breeding pairs dropped from 24 to 18.
- Amaroq Weiss stated, that the decline in population and breeding pairs is not shocking because of wolf killings.
- Human-Caused mortality accounted for 31 of the 37 known wolf deaths, impacting recovery efforts.
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Washington’s wolf count declines for first time in 16 years
Washington’s wolf population is down for the first time since resident packs were confirmed to be returning to the state about 16 years ago, new figures show.The state and tribes counted a minimum of 230 wolves in 43 packs as of Dec. 31, 2024. That’s compared to 254 wolves in 42 packs the previous year. At least 37 wolves died or were killed in the state last year, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife report.Most of the de…
Washington’s wolf count declines for first time in 16 years • Washington State Standard
A gray wolf. (Gary Kramer/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) Washington’s wolf population is down for the first time since resident packs were confirmed to be returning to the state about 16 years ago, new figures show. The state and tribes counted a minimum of 230 wolves in 43 packs as of Dec. 31, 2024. That’s compared to 254 wolves in 42 packs the previous year. At least 37 wolves died or were killed in the state last year, according to the Washi…
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