Gray wolf population in WA surges to highest recorded level

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 693

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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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 23 breeding pairs at the end 2025, according to a new report from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The numbers are estimates from last winter’s surveying and include lone wolves.

It marks a 17.4% increase from 2024, when the tally …

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