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Washington
Department of
Fish & Wildlife
Main Office
Natural Resources Building
1111 Washington St. SE
Olympia, WA 98501
360-902-2200
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Mailing Address
600 Capitol Way N.
Olympia, WA 98501-1091
Phil Anderson
Director
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The number of wolves – and wolf packs – in Washington state has continued to grow at a rapid rate, according to a statewide survey conducted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in 2012.
The survey confirmed the presence of at least 51 wolves in nine wolf packs with a total of five successful breeding pairs by the end of the year. By comparison, the 2011 survey documented 27 wolves, five wolf packs and three breeding pairs.
Wildlife managers emphasize that the actual number of wolves in the state is likely higher than those confirmed by the survey. The survey is not designed to account for every wolf within the state, but rather to monitor the species’ progress toward recovery.
| Boulder Creek |
Suspected |
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| Diamond |
Confirmed |
10 |
Yes |
| Huckleberry |
Confirmed |
8 |
Yes |
| Nc'icn |
Confirmed |
6 |
Yes |
| Ruby Creek |
Suspected |
- |
- |
| Salmo |
Confirmed |
2 |
No |
| Smackout |
Confirmed |
12 |
Yes |
| Strawberry |
Confirmed |
3 |
No |
| Wedge |
Confirmed |
2 |
No |
| Lookout |
Confirmed |
2 |
No |
| Teanaway |
Confirmed |
6 |
Yes |
| Wenatchee |
Confirmed |
2 |
N/A |
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* Suspected wolf packs are based on confirmed wolf activity at a level consistent with the existence of a pack.
** The minimum wolf count is 51. The estimated population, based on average pack size from other western states and transient wolves, is 101 animals. The actual population in Washington is likely within that range. |
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