The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeOn the move: understanding lone wolves in WashingtonWolves that leave their original packs are called “dispersers.” Dispersal is common in all wolf populations. It is a natural behavior where…May 8May 8
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeTake extra precautions with dogs in wolf countryGray wolves were mostly extirpated (made locally or regionally extinct) from Washington by the 1930s. With their numbers recovering and…Feb 7, 2024Feb 7, 2024
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeThe way of the wolfFamily units, travels, and territoriesAug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2023
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeCougars give as good as they get with Washington wolvesPeople often talk about wolves being at the top of the food chain when it comes to carnivores, or that they are “apex” predators. Although…Oct 26, 2022Oct 26, 2022
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifePack territories: A wolf’s “neighborhood” and how they use itThink about your neighborhood. We all tend to have a certain area around our home and the places that we work that we utilize more than…Aug 12, 2022Aug 12, 2022
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeCapturing and collaring Washington’s wolvesWolves started making Washington their home again around 2008, after being extirpated from the state by the early 1900s. Since their…Feb 10, 2022A response icon1Feb 10, 2022A response icon1
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeOn the move with Washington’s wolvesThe Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) gets reports of wolf sightings on a regular basis. Some people send us photos asking…Jan 11, 2022Jan 11, 2022
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeWolf recommended reading listOctober 17–23, 2021 is National Wolf Awareness Week in the U.S.- seven days dedicated to understanding wolves and their place in the…Oct 19, 2021A response icon2Oct 19, 2021A response icon2
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeWhat’s in a wolf pack name? A lot of historyWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) biologists confirmed the presence of four new wolf packs during the most recent…Aug 12, 2021A response icon2Aug 12, 2021A response icon2
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeWolf howls: what wolves are telling each other- and you- through howlsIf you’ve ever heard a wolf howl — whether in the wild, at a zoo, or at a sanctuary — you know that it can be an eerie yet beautiful sound…Jul 26, 2021Jul 26, 2021
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeWhat to expect when wolves expand to your areaWolf populations are slowly returning across Washington State. Populations are steadily growing, which means wolves are dispersing into…Feb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeHow long will Washington’s wolf population continue to grow?Washington’s wolf population has shown eleven consecutive years of growth, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s…Sep 23, 2020Sep 23, 2020
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeA collaboration: Washington’s non-lethal wolf conflict management toolsCo-existence between wolves and humans is something we are committed to at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). In…Aug 4, 2020Aug 4, 2020
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeSeven things Washington residents should know about wolvesMany of us grew up in a time when wolves weren’t present in Washington. Because their return is relatively new, you may be less familiar…Jun 9, 2020A response icon4Jun 9, 2020A response icon4
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeRecreating with your dog in wolf countryWhat to know about wolves when visiting backcountry areas of the state.May 20, 2019May 20, 2019
