January 20, 2013

Chances of seeing wolves in Northeastern Oregon while on a hike growing



Pack/Area
End of 2009
End of 2010
End of 2011
End of 2012
Imnaha Pack
10
15
5
8 *
Wenaha Pack
4
6
5
11 *
Walla Walla Pack
8 *
6 *
Snake River Pack
5
7 *
Umatilla River Pack
2
4 *
Upper Minam River Pack
7
Minam Pack
5
Sled Springs pair
2
Individual wolves
3
2
Radio-collared disperser
1
1
Minimum Total
14
21
29
53**

  These are the latest stats issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as of the end of 2012. The number of wolves in Oregon nearly doubled in 2012. These are minimums, which are determined by ODFW staff through direct evidence, so it is likely the actually population is greater.