"Wolves are one of the state's most iconic species and coexistence is our collective future, but that comes with tremendous responsibility and sometimes hard decisions,"
"The Beyem Seyo pack became so reliant on cattle at an unprecedented level, and we could not break the cycle, which ultimately is not good for the long-term recovery of wolves or for people."
"From March 28 to Sept. 10, these four wolves were responsible for 70 total livestock losses, representing 63% of wolf-caused livestock losses reported across the state during that time period, according to Fish and Wildlife."
Gray wolves have naturally recolonized parts of California after near-extirpation a century ago. Regrowing packs in Sierra Valley shifted from primarily preying on elk and deer to killing substantial numbers of cattle, prompting conflict with ranching communities. From March 28 to Sept. 10, four members of the Beyem Seyo pack were linked to 70 livestock losses, comprising 63% of reported wolf-caused losses statewide during that period. State wildlife officials pursued months of nonlethal hazing efforts before euthanizing the targeted breeding pair and two solo wolves; an additional juvenile was accidentally killed during the operation.
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