Washington's gray wolf population rebounded in 2025, reversing a decline seen the previous year. Why it matters: A new state ...

Includes the new Methow Valley Billy Goat pack The number of gray wolves in Washington increased in 2025, reversing a decline ...

In northeast Washington, three packs were reestablished. Officials recorded two new packs in the North Cascades and one new pack on the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

Washington's gray wolf population surged more than 17% last year, reaching the highest numbers recorded since the species ...

Washington's gray wolf population grew 17% in 2025, reaching a minimum of 270 animals — the highest in decades — after years of conservation efforts. The rebound reverses a previous year's decline, ...

"It's always exciting to see when you have growth," said Kristin Botzet with the Defenders of Wildlife.

Washington’s gray wolf population grew by more than 17% in 2025, reaching its highest level since wolves naturally returned ...

Washington state's wolf population is at its highest level to date since its decimation in the early 20th century, but packs ...

New data shows Washington's gray wolf population has bounced back, reaching the highest statewide count of the species to ...

In 2025, ODFW confirmed 106 livestock deaths, up from 69 the previous year. The department killed 20 wolves in response, ...

Eight endangered Mexican gray wolves were flown from New Mexico to their species' historical habitat in Durango, Mexico. The ...

Because gray wolves in the western two-thirds of Oregon are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act, it’s up to ...