California’s Growing Wolf Packs Are Killing Cattle—And Modoc County Ranchers are Fighting Back

As California’s gray wolf population continues to grow, conflicts between wolves and livestock are growing, prompting Modoc County to consider declaring a local emergency urging state officials to act.

Between October and December 2024, wolves killed at least 19 cattle in rural Northern California, primarily in Siskiyou, Modoc, and Lassen counties, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors’ resolution calls for state wildlife officials to consider relocating or euthanizing problematic wolves to protect livestock and public safety…

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