Washington wolf updates

WDFW publishes updates on management of wolves in Washington below.

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Washington’s wolf population increases 17% in 2025
April 17, 2026
WDFW Director declines use of lethal removal in Couse wolf pack territory
April 13, 2026
Monthly wolf report - March 2026
April 10, 2026
Livestock depredations in Asotin County attributed to Couse wolf pack
April 8, 2026
Monthly wolf report - February 2026
March 10, 2026
Monthly wolf report - January 2026
Feb. 11, 2026
Judge approves voluntary dismissal of lethal removal lawsuit against WDFW
Jan. 14, 2026
Monthly wolf report - December 2025
Jan. 8, 2026
Jan. 7-8 Wolf Advisory Group meeting agenda
Jan. 5, 2026
Monthly wolf report - November 2025
Dec. 8, 2025
Monthly wolf report - October 2025
Nov. 10, 2025
Court denies request for preliminary injunction motion following temporary restraining order to prevent Sherman pack wolf removal
Oct. 31, 2025
Sherman wolf pack update
Oct. 28, 2025
Sherman wolf pack update
Oct. 22, 2025
Court approves request for temporary restraining order to prevent Sherman wolf removal
Oct. 14, 2025
WDFW Deputy Director approves lethal removal in Sherman wolf pack territory
Oct. 9, 2025
Monthly wolf report - September 2025
Oct. 8, 2025
WDFW considering incremental lethal removal of Sherman pack territory wolves
Sept. 30, 2025
Monthly wolf report - August 2025
Sept. 9, 2025
Sherman wolf pack update 
Aug. 27, 2025