As California’s wolf population claws its way back, some ranchers are nervous
From USA Today:
SAN FRANCISCO – The last wild wolf in California was shot in 1924. It wasn’t until 2011 that another padded across the Oregon border.
Today, gray wolves are making a major comeback in the Golden State. This year the state is home to nine packs containing an estimated 70 wolves, up from 44 last year. Most live in the northeastern part of the state, though there is one pack about 200 miles north of Los Angeles.
State wildlife staff believe at least 30 pups were born this year, meaning more packs are likely to form in the coming years.
