Oregon wolf population grows slightly but illegal killings still a concern

Oregon wolf population grows slightly but illegal killings still a concern

Oregon’s wolf population increased last year after four years of nearly flat growth, with the animals continuing to expand their habitat westward, according to a new state report.

OR, WA wolf counts illustrate the impact of human-caused mortality on PNW wolves - Western Environmental Law Center

Oregon and Washington released the results of state wolf surveys for 2024 this week, presenting a contrast in how the species is recovering in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, wolf population increased 14% in 2024 over 2023 levels while in Washington, wolf population fell by 9.4%. “After a few years of concerning stagnation, we are […]

Oregon Releases 2024 Annual Wolf Report

Oregon Releases 2024 Annual Wolf Report mdewane April 11, 2025 Numbers Increase, Poaching Remains Concern in Western Region Salem, OR April 11, 2025 The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife today issued its 2024 gray wolf annual report, announcing an increase in the wolf population for a new state total of 204 wolves — an increase of 15%. The report also confirms decreased wolf-livestock depredations, while poaching remains an impediment to …

OR 2024 wolf report is released - Elkhorn Media Group

SALEM – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has released its annual report and census of wolves in the state. The minimum known count of wolves was 204, an increase of 15 percent over 2023. A total of 25 packs were documented, with 17 packs containing breeding pairs. Wolves continued to expand westward with five new packs in the West Wolf Management Zone. A total of 27 wolf mortalities were documented, 22 of which were human-caused. There…