Gray Wolf Updates

As of April 11, 2024, CDFW has updated the CDFW Wolf Livestock Compensation Grants webpage with the following information to reflect the current status of the pilot program.

IMPORTANT: The Wolf-Livestock Compensation Pilot Program is no longer accepting applications.All funds are exhausted. Eligible livestock producers have received 100% of the $3 million funds allocated by the Legislature. A total of 109 grants have been awarded to producers in the following areas of known wolf activity: Siskiyou, Lassen, Plumas, Tulare Counties. Participation in the pilot program was voluntary and open to all eligible producers. For more information or questions, please contact the CDFW Wolf Program Wolfprogram@wildlife.ca.gov.

CDFW has posted new depredation determination forms dating back to August 2023 to the CDFW Gray Wolf webpage, under "Potential Conflict and Depredation". The depredation reports confirm 16 wolf depredations totaling a loss of 18 livestock.

As of January 12, 2024, CDFW has updated the CDFW Wolf Livestock Compensation Grants webpage with the following information to reflect the current status of the pilot program.

IMPORTANT: To date the Department has received a total of 102 grant applications for the CDFW Wolf-Livestock Compensation Interim and Pilot Programs that are projected to exhaust the current fund. As we work to continue evaluation of the submitted applications and process payments, there may not be sufficient funds available for applications submitted from this point forward. For more information or questions, please contact the CDFW Wolf Program Wolfprogram@wildlife.ca.gov.

CDFW has posted new depredation determination forms to the CDFW Gray Wolf webpage, under "Potential Conflict and Depredation".

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has confirmed a new gray wolf pack in Tulare County. This is California's southernmost pack, and it is at least 200 air miles from the nearest known pack in northern California. More information is available at CDFW News | New Gray Wolf Pack Confirmed in Tulare County (ca.gov).

CDFW has posted new depredation determination forms to the CDFW Gray Wolf webpage, under "Potential Conflict and Depredation".

CDFW has posted its updated Known Wolf Document (March 2023) on the CDFW Gray Wolf web page, "California's Known Wolves" tab.

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CDFW and the Siskiyou County Department of Agriculture are co-hosting a technical assistance workshop on March 30 to help livestock producers navigate the application process required for CDFW’s Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grants Pilot Program. No reservations required. Read the full press release.

Technical Assistance Workshop I
When: Thursday, March 30 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Siskiyou County Department of Agriculture, Conference Room 525, South Foothill Drive, Yreka
What: One-hour presentation - Q&A session and one-on-one assistance available immediately after presentation.

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Technical Assistance Workshop II
When: Thursday, March 30 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Where: Siskiyou County Department of Agriculture, Conference Room 525, South Foothill Drive, Yreka
What: One-hour presentation - Q&A session and one-on-one assistance available immediately after presentation.

CDFW has posted its Quarterly Wolf News Updates (October-December 2022) on the CDFW Gray Wolf web page, "California's Known Wolves" tab.