Reports of wolves killing livestock in Minnesota reach a record high

Wolf attacks on livestock have climbed to a new high in Minnesota as ranchers reported losing more calves, cows and other animals to the predators in 2024 than any year since records began in the 1980s.

Ranchers made 252 claims of wolves killing livestock last year, compared to the 10-year average of 174 claims a year, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The losses, as usual, were primarily young calves.

Wisconsin also saw high numbers of complaints.

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