Are there wolves in california?

The State of California is not reintroducing wolves. Gray wolves pose little safety risk to humans. Wolves in California are protected as endangered under both California and federal Endangered Species Acts. read more

The wolves' arrival comes at a good time, considering the California Fish and Game Commission voted to list gray wolves as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act last year. As a result, gray wolves that enter California are protected by the law and cannot be harassed, hunted or trapped. read more

The gray wolf (Canis lupus) is a native species that was likely extirpated from California in the 1920s. The gray wolf is now returning to California on its own by dispersal of individuals from populations in other states. read more

At this writing, California has two documented wolf packs. That will almost certainly change, and soon. In 2011, California had one wild gray wolf that visited occasionally. Between the state's two current packs, the state now has nine wolves. read more