Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members have been told by agency staff that wolves have made an impressive recovery — to the point that their “endangered” status is no longer required. But ...

A new line of research has revealed a surprising finding about how the presence of wolves helps keep people safe.

Washington’s wolf population is down for the first time since resident packs were confirmed to be returning to the state about 16 years ago, new figures show. The state and tribes counted a minimum of ...

OLYMPIA — A House committee heard Jan. 26 that wolf recovery has gone well in northeast Washington — so well that it’s time for a change. Kathy McKay, owner of the K Diamond K Guest Ranch in Ferry ...

The gray wolf population in Washington may no longer be considered to be endangered. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is preparing to take a vote that may result in the removal of ...

Wildlife experts captured wolves in Oregon and released them in Grand County in December 2023. (PHOTO: Screengrab via Colorado Parks and Wildlife from video footage shot by Jerry Neal). Washington’s ...

The number of wolves in Washington state continues to grow, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Washington’s wolf population grew by a record 44 wolves in 2023, though wolves made ...

Two wolves from a pack in northeast Washington are set to be killed following a series of attacks on livestock. On Monday, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind authorized ...

Gray wolves will keep their endangered status in Washington state. In a controversial suggestion, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife had recommended lowering wolves’ status from endangered ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing to reclassify the status of Washington’s gray wolves from endangered to sensitive and is looking for public input on ...

A gray wolf is caught on a trail camera in Washington state. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife) With a controversial vote planned next week on whether to loosen protections for wolves in ...