After being wiped out a century ago, gray wolves have made a remarkable return to California, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released an annual report detailing their progress.
As of the end of 2024, at least 50 wolves were confirmed in the state, living in seven known packs and four other groups. By spring 2025, three more packs were confirmed, bringing the total to 10 wolf families across the state — mostly in Northern California, with one surprising appearance near Sequoia National Forest…