Pacific West Wolves
Some of the Pacific Northwest’s Wolves Have Coastal Genes
September 30, 2018
Wolves are recolonizing Washington, Oregon, and California, but new genetic research shows there’s something odd about these new arrivals. Wolves were wiped out in Washington State in the early 20th century—the victims of bounty hunting as ranching and farming expanded … read more
Ambitious study underway on wolf impact
February 26, 2017
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the University of Washington are beginning a collaborative study to determine how eight years of growth in the state’s wolf population is affecting deer and elk as well as other predators. The … read more
Wildlife Grazing on our Public Lands, Permit Retirement is a Solution
September 23, 2016
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has ordered that the Profanity wolf pack in northeast Washington be killed. As of today at least six wolves have already been killed. The kill order is the result of on-going depredations of … read more
The Profanity Peak Pack: Loss of wolves and academic freedom
September 23, 2016
The recent killing of six members of the Profanity Peak wolf pack in NE Washington in retribution for the loss of a few cattle is emblematic of what is wrong with public land policy. As I write, trappers are out … read more
Legal Challenge Filed Over Removal of Protections From Oregon’s Gray Wolves
February 14, 2016
Decision Prematurely Stripped Protections From Recovering Wolf Population, Disregarded Science, Violated Oregon Law DECEMBER 30, 2015 Three conservation groups filed a legal challenge today to the removal of protection from gray wolves under Oregon’s Endangered Species Act. According to the … read more
From our friends at oregonwild.org comes the remarkable story of OR-7
February 14, 2016
Don’t Stop Believing: The Journey of OR-7 The Wolf Formerly Known as OR-7 In the fall of 2011, a radio-collared Oregon wolf with the designation OR-7 from the Imnaha Pack in northeast Oregon made history. After an epic journey across … read more
With a collective voice, comments were submitted to California Department Fish and Wildlife regarding the draft Wolf Conservation Plan for Gray Wolves in California
February 14, 2016
We recognize the extraordinary endeavor by many contributors that has resulted in the Draft Wolf Plan. We thank the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“Department” or “CDFW”) for assembling a Stakeholder Working Group (“SWG”), for the many SWG meetings … read more
#StandForWolves Campaign Needs Your Voice
September 12, 2013
October 28th will be the last opportunity to #StandForWolves in our nation. Please be sure your voice is heard! read more
Alyssa Grayson Gives Keynote Address at National Event
August 15, 2013
Junior Advocate, Alyssa Grayson, speaks out against proposed delisting draft rule and urges or participation in the process. read more
