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Growing Concerns Over Wolf Attacks on Livestock in Sierra Valley

Wednesday, April 16

April 16, 2025 - Around 9:00 AM this morning, Sierra County Sheriff Mike Fisher received a report from a rancher at DS Ranches, located just north of Loyalton in Plumas County. The rancher witnessed two gray wolves actively taking down a calf in a... Read More.

Plumas County Ranchers Push for Emergency Measures Against Wolf Threats to Livestock

Tuesday, April 15

Plumas County cattle ranchers are expressing growing concerns about the impact of wolves on their livestock, particularly since the identification of the Lassen Pack in 2017. Seeking an emergency declaration, ranchers argue that wolves pose a "significant threat" to public safety. A resolution set... Read More.

GRAY WOLF BILL PASSES THROUGH HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Thursday, April 10

REPS. LAUREN BOEBERT AND TOM TIFFANY'S GRAY WOLF BILL PASSES THROUGH HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEEWASHINGTON D.C.-- The Pet and Livestock Protection Act (PALPA) introduced by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) and Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) passed through the House Natural Resources Committee today, a major milestone for... Read More.

Dire Wolf is Back

Tuesday, April 8

The Dire Wolf Is Back from Extinction. For Real.The same massive creatures that inspired the Stark family’s loyal companions in ‘Game of Thrones’ have officially been brought back to life—no fantasy required.A biotech company in Texas has successfully revived real dire wolves, using... Read More.

Sierra County Declares Emergency Over Gray Wolf Presence Amid Safety Concerns

Wednesday, April 2

Yesterday, April 1, 2025, the Sierra County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution declaring a local state of emergency due to the confirmed presence of California gray wolves within county boundaries. This declaration reflects growing concern not only for livestock and rural livelihoods... Read More.

California Enters Next Phase of Wolf Conservation Plan as State’s Gray Wolf Population Continues to Expand

Wednesday, April 2

California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today it is working to conserve species and protect ranchers.As California’s gray wolf population grows, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is advancing the state’s management of this species and further supporting communities where they... Read More.

Lassen County Seeks State Intervention as Wolf Threats Escalate

Friday, March 28

With confirmed wolf kills rising and rural safety concerns mounting, Lassen County is the latest community to ask the state for help. Sheriff John McGarva met with ranchers, elected officials, and wildlife agency representatives at the Dixie Valley Ranch to discuss the growing threat... Read More.

Modoc Sheriff Urges Action Against Rising Gray Wolf Threat to Livestock and Safety

Tuesday, March 11

Modoc County is taking action in response to the increasing threat posed by gray wolves, which have been linked to multiple livestock deaths since late December. Sheriff Tex Dowdy has formally requested that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) take immediate measures... Read More.

Discover California’ss Wolf Packs: A Guide to Their History and Status

Tuesday, March 4

Current Wolf Packs (in order of establishment) Lassen Pack The Lassen pack uses a broad area of western Lassen and northern Plumas counties. The Lassen Pack produced litters in 2017 (four pups), 2018 (five pups), 2019 (five pups), 2020 (a double litter of nine pups), 2021 (five pups),... Read More.

Rising Wolf Attacks in Modoc County Spark Safety Concerns

Sunday, March 2

Today the Modoc County Sheriff Tex Dowdy assisted Russ Turner, Wildlife Technician for USDA Wildlife Services with a suspected wolf kill investigation. This is the second suspected wolf kill in a week at this ranch in Jess Valley. It is the fourth on this... Read More.

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Growing Concerns Over Wolf Attacks on Livestock in Sierra Valley

Plumas County Ranchers Push for Emergency Measures Against Wolf Threats to Livestock

GRAY WOLF BILL PASSES THROUGH HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Dire Wolf is Back

Sierra County Declares Emergency Over Gray Wolf Presence Amid Safety Concerns

California Enters Next Phase of Wolf Conservation Plan as State’s Gray Wolf Population Continues to Expand

Lassen County Seeks State Intervention as Wolf Threats Escalate

Modoc Sheriff Urges Action Against Rising Gray Wolf Threat to Livestock and Safety

Discover California’ss Wolf Packs: A Guide to Their History and Status

Rising Wolf Attacks in Modoc County Spark Safety Concerns

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