Following an unprecedented level of livestock attacks across the Sierra Valley, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), has taken the difficult step of lethally removing four gray wolves (Canis lupus) from the Beyem Seyo pack. This action follows months of intensive non-lethal management efforts to reduce livestock loss and is grounded in the best available science and understanding of wolf biology.
Between March 28 and Sept. 10, 2025, these wolves were responsible for 70 total livestock losses. With 110 confirmed or probable wolf-caused livestock losses statewide during this period, these specific wolves account for 63% of the total livestock losses across California during this timeframe. From Sept. 10, 2025, to Oct. 14, 2025, 17 additional confirmed or probable livestock losses have been documented. CDFW continues to work with livestock operators and federal partners to investigate depredation events.
For more information go here: https://wildlife.ca.gov/.../cdfw-wolf-management-action...
Between March 28 and Sept. 10, 2025, these wolves were responsible for 70 total livestock losses. With 110 confirmed or probable wolf-caused livestock losses statewide during this period, these specific wolves account for 63% of the total livestock losses across California during this timeframe. From Sept. 10, 2025, to Oct. 14, 2025, 17 additional confirmed or probable livestock losses have been documented. CDFW continues to work with livestock operators and federal partners to investigate depredation events.
For more information go here: https://wildlife.ca.gov/.../cdfw-wolf-management-action...
