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USFWS Backs Away from National Wolf Recovery Plan

Last year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced plans to develop the first-ever nationwide wolf recovery plan by December 2025. After months of dialogue between diverse stakeholders to foster greater understanding and collaboration for informing future wolf management, USFWS announced last week that no national recovery plan will be published. Read more here.

Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction At Risk

In Colorado, where voters approved wolf reintroduction in 2020, the state planned to release 10-15 wolves each winter for 3-5 years from 2023. Colorado’s first wolves came from Oregon, but after Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming refused to provide wolves, Colorado turned to British Columbia for the second year. An agreement was signed again to import wolves this winter; however, a new Trump administration order has halted wolves imported from Canada, threatening reintroduction progress and the stability of existing packs. Read more here.

Dueling Lawsuits in Montana Over Wolf Killing

Two Republican lawmakers and the Outdoors Heritage Coalition have sued Montana’s wildlife agency and their commission for not killing enough wolves, following an earlier lawsuit from conservation groups for the department’s decision to set a record-high hunting quota of up to 558 wolves. Read more here.

Each year, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, people around the world come together for a global day dedicated to giving back to the causes they care about most.

This year, your gift to Living with Wolves can go three times as far. Two generous match donors have pledged to triple your impact for wolves between now and Giving Tuesday on December 2. For every dollar you give, they will contribute two more, up to a total of $10,000 in matching funds!

Your donation will immediately work to:

• Develop wolf educational tools to engage thousands of students, teachers and individuals nationwide.
• Advance non-lethal programs that protect livestock while keeping wolves safe.
• Support critical scientific research about wolf pack behavior that will provide data to inform future wolf management decisions.
• Inform millions through social media and our website about wolf issues, providing the most current information, news and policy decisions.

This Giving Tuesday season, your contribution will ensure wolves are seen, understood and protected, making a real and lasting difference for these iconic animals and the wild places they call home.

This recognition underscores the importance of the work we do every day—using education and compelling storytelling to dispel myths, build understanding, and inspire coexistence with wolves. Through vivid imagery and fact-based content, Living with Wolves continues to bring people closer to the truth about these remarkable animals, helping shift public perception from fear to respect and ensuring that wolves have a rightful place in our shared landscape.

These awards are a meaningful reflection of the dedication behind every story we share, reminding us that powerful storytelling can change hearts, minds, and ultimately, the future for wolves. Read the full story here.

In mid-October, Living with Wolves Program Director, Megan Smith, traveled to Bend, Oregon to attend the Pacific Wolf Coalition’s annual meeting. The coalition brings together organizations including Sierra Club, Oregon Wild, Wolf Haven International, and Defenders of Wildlife, all working toward the shared goal of advancing wolf conservation across the Pacific West.

Day one of the meeting offered an in-depth look at wolf recovery efforts across the region, with updates from Washington, Oregon, California, and the federal level. Participants shared insights on population trends, depredation events, management plans, and upcoming policy challenges. Discussion also centered around expanding the use of conflict mitigation tools, strengthening outreach through storytelling, and creating shared educational resources.

On the second day, members joined Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Wolf Biologist Aaron Bott for a field hike in La Pine, Oregon. The group found fresh wolf tracks and scat from the nearby Paulina Pack and learned more about ongoing research and monitoring of Oregon’s wolves.

By learning from the successes and challenges faced in Western states, we can anticipate emerging issues and strengthen regional coordination for wolf protection, aligning outreach and policy efforts to better engage both the public and decision-makers.

Wolves live within the intricate social structure of a pack, where every member has a role that ensures the survival of the whole. Through body language, vocalizations, and cooperation, they maintain cohesion and reinforce relationships. Displays of dominance and submission establish order in ways that foster peace, strengthen bonds, and affirm belonging.

The Sawtooth Pack holds a special place in our story, and in the hearts of so many who have followed their journey. Now, you can bring a piece of that legacy into your home while helping us continue the work they inspired.

Each image is printed on Plantine Fiber Rag paper and includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Jim and Jamie Dutcher. Proceeds support Living with Wolves and our mission to share the truth about wolves, foster coexistence, and inspire people to protect them. These one-of-a-kind photography prints make a thoughtful way to give back, and a meaningful holiday gift for anyone who loves wolves.