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Our 2025 Annual Report is here!
This year’s report outlines the project’s continued efforts in scientific research, partnerships, and community outreach. Dive into our preliminary findings from long-term camera monitoring and cluster investigations, to scat analyses and new modeling efforts. Our growing body of work is beginning to reveal a nuanced picture of wolf recovery, including new insights into their behavior, habitat use, and interactions with both native species and livestock.
Helpful Links
Tools for California Livestock Producers to Discourage Wolf Presence | CDFW
Livestock Protection Tools for California Ranchers | UC Cooperative Extension
Distinguishing Between Coyotes, Wolves, and Dogs | CDFW
Ten Years of Gray Wolf Conservation and Management in California | CDFW
Stewardship Resources | Western Landowners Alliance
Protecting the Land Through Conservation Agreements | California Rangeland Trust
Rangeland Ecosystem Services | U.S. Geological Survey
Farm and Ranch Management Tools and Guidance | Point Blue Conservation Science
Featured Media
National Geographic
The comeback of California’s gray wolves just took a tragic turn
October 30, 2025
The New York Times
The Reality of Living With Wolves, Bears and Mountain Lions
October 30, 2025
CBS
Gray wolves are back in California after nearly vanishing, but livestock farms are suffering
July 12, 2025