Annual survey shows increase in gray wolf packs in Washington, decrease in overall minimum wolf count

From Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife:

Two of three wolf recovery regions exceeded minimum recovery goals 

OLYMPIA – The number of gray wolf packs in Washington increased slightly in 2024, according to the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management 2024 Annual Report, released today by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) while the state’s wolf count declined overall. Based on wolf biology and long-term population trajectory, WDFW wolf biologists do not believe wolf recovery is threatened at this time.

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