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Oregon Wolf Population Surges Amid Controversial Removals
11/19/2025
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Story summary
- The Oregon wolf population rose to 204 in 2024, a 15% increase from 2023, with 25 packs and 17 breeding pairs.
- Conservationists view the rebound as a sign of recovery, noting illegal killings and losses from 2024 attacks that killed five cows, 24 calves, and 62 sheep.
- The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife authorized removal of 14 wolves.
