Wolf Pack Frequently Asked Questions

Canis lupus
Family: Canidae
Group: Mammals

Photo courtesy of Gary Kramer / USFWS

• Are Gray wolves present in the Bird Sanctuary area?

Yes.  However, since a wolf's territory covers 35 square miles or more, you may not be lucky enough to see one.

• Is there a pack here, or just single wolves?

The Wisconsin DNR has identified a pack of 5 wolves in this area, and has named it the Bird Sanctuary pack.

• Do any wolves in this pack have radio collars for tracking?

Yes, an adult female wolf named 447F has a radio collar.  She weighs 62 pounds, and was caught and collared on June 21, 2002.

• Are Gray wolves also called Timber wolves?

Yes.

• Is the Gray wolf an endangered specie?

No.  The current Federal classification (as of April 1, 2003) is: Threatened.

The current Wisconsin DNR classification (as of October 1, 1999) is: Threatened.

• Where can I get more information?

Wisconsin DNR Timber Wolf Fact Sheet

Status of the Timber Wolf in Wisconsin (July 2001 - June 2002)

Wolf Population Monitoring in Wisconsin (April - September 2002)

Final Rule to Reclassify Gray Wolf (USFWS)

 

Above answers include fact sheet excerpts courtesy of Wisconsin DNR.