The Gray Wolf in North America

Source: The Wolf Almanac / Robert H. Busch

UNITED STATESEstimated Gray Wolf PopulationPopulation StatusPercentage of Historical Range Occupied
Alaska5,000-8,000stable-increasing95%
Idaho15increasing50%
Michigan70increasing15%
Minnesota1,750 – 2000increasing30%
Montana60 – 90increasing15%
Washington5increasing5%
Wisconsin55increasing15%
CANADAEstimated Gray Wolf PopulationPopulation StatusPercentage of Historical Range Occupied
Alberta4,000stable-decreasing80%
British Columbia8,000increasing80%
Labrador2,000stable95%
Manitoba4,000 – 6,000stable70%
Northwest Territory10,000stable95%
Ontario9,000stable80%
Quebec6,000stable80%
Saskatchewan5,000increasing70%
Yukon4,500stable80%
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