As of April, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates that there are at least 178 wolves spread across 29 packs in the state, the majority of which are in Eastern Washington; that's up from an estimated 145 wolves across 26 packs in 2019.Jul 2, 2021
Are there wolves in Seattle area?
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife released its annual wolf report Friday, saying the estimated minimum wolf population grew to 178 wolves in 29 packs. In 2019, the agency estimated there were 145 wolves in 26 packs in the state.
How many wolves live in Washington?
The state reported a minimum population of 132 wolves in 2020, up from 2019's reported minimum population of 108. The number of Washington's packs increased from 21 to 24, and breeding pairs increased from 11 to 13 at the end of 2020. The agency also reported that at least 16 wolves died in 2020.
Where did the Washington wolves come from?
In the 1990s and early 2000s wolves started coming back naturally to Washington from “coastal” gray wolf populations in British Columbia and “continental” gray wolf populations in Idaho and western Montana.
Are wolves native to Washington state?
The gray wolf (Canis lupus), a native Washington species, was nearly eradicated from the state in the early 1900s. Wolves are returning to Washington on their own, dispersing from populations in nearby states and provinces--wolves were never reintroduced to Washington.
When did wolves return to Washington state?
2008
When did wolves go extinct in Washington?
1930s
Are wolves native to Western Washington?
Wolves are native to Washington and part of our state's wildlife heritage. They were eliminated by the 1930s and are now returning to the state on their own.
Where did the wolves in Washington state come from?
Wolves are returning naturally from dispersing populations in nearby states and provinces. Genetic testing has shown that the Northern Cascade packs, Teanaway and Lookout, originate from coastal BC wolves, while the packs in northeast Washington have likely dispersed from Idaho and south-central BC.
How many wolf packs to you think are in Washington state in 2020?
The state reported a minimum population of 132 wolves in 2020, up from 2019's reported minimum population of 108. The number of Washington's packs increased from 21 to 24, and breeding pairs increased from 11 to 13 at the end of 2020.