WA wolf population hits record high, advocates say still more to do

Wolf Numbers Reach Record High in Washington, But Recovery Remains Incomplete

Washington's gray wolf population hit its highest recorded level at the end of 2025, rebounding from a dip the previous year and raising cautious optimism

Gray wolf population in WA surges to highest recorded level

Washington’s gray wolf population is at its highest count since the state began monitoring in 2008. State and tribal officials counted a minimum of 270 wolves and 49 packs, including […]

As Wolf Population in Washington Hits Record High, Advocates say There is Still More to do

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington State’s wolf population has reached its highest recorded level to date, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s latest report. The report documented at least 270 wolves in the state as of the end of last year, an increase of more than 17% from the previous year. Jasmine Minbashian, communications director for the group Conservation Northwest, said while the trend is encouraging, the state needs to k…

WA wolf population hits record high, advocates say still more to do

WA wolf population hits record high, advocates say still more to do kcpnews2 Mon, 04/27/2026 - 05:16 Image (Washington News Service) Click play to listen to this article. Audio file Washington State's wolf population has reached its highest recorded level to date, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s latest report.The report documented at least 270 wolves in the state as of the end of last year, an increase of more th…