Recreating with your dog in wolf country

What to know about wolves when visiting backcountry areas of the state.

  • Keep dogs leashed and under your immediate control.
  • Never leave your dog unattended.
  • Do not allow dogs to chase wildlife.
  • If camping, store all food in wildlife resistant containers and clean up any spilled food.
  • Avoid areas with concentrated wolf sign (tracks and scat).
  • Do not search for den, rendezvous, or kill sites.
  • Never approach a wolf.
  • If a wolf barks, you have likely entered an activity center. Leave immediately and walk back in the direction from which you came.
  • If you encounter a wolf, do not run. Maintain eye contact and leave the area. The wolf may “escort” (follow) you for a short distance.

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources.

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources.