The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed the emergence of three new wolf packs in northeastern California, located where the northern Sierra Nevada meets the southern Cascades. These newly identified packs include the Ashpan Pack in Shasta County, the Ishi Pack in Tehama County, and the Tunnison Pack in Lassen County. After monitoring since late 2023, officials declared these packs based on signs like tracks and genetic samples, along with evidence of reproduction, which is vital for their establishment and survival in the wild.
"Wolves are pretty fragile, and one reason they have the protections they have is that, when they're initially establishing themselves, it's really just a pair..."
"With three wolves, the pack might consist of two adults and a pup, or just one pup in a previous year's litter survived."
"The presence of pups signals that the wolves have created a territory and are stationary, according to Hunnicutt."
"Despite the challenges wolves face in the wild, they've been making a remarkable comeback in California."
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