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California Welcomes 10th Wolf Pack, Ranchers Concerned

11/20/2025

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On November 17, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed a new wolf pack in the northern Sierra, bringing California to 10 packs.
The pack includes at least two adults and a pup and was spotted in Sierra Valley.
Amaroq Weiss, a wolf conservation advocate, welcomes the development, while ranchers worry about cattle predation in the area.
The Grizzly pack resides in southern Plumas County.

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Story summary

On November 17, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed a new wolf pack in the northern Sierra, bringing California to 10 packs.
The pack includes at least two adults and a pup and was spotted in Sierra Valley.
Amaroq Weiss, a wolf conservation advocate, welcomes the development, while ranchers worry about cattle predation in the area.
The Grizzly pack resides in southern Plumas County.