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Federal agency accidentally killed 2 protected Oregon wolves last year, state report reveals

April 21, 2026

A little-known federal government agency that kills wild animals at the request of ranchers and farmers accidentally killed two federally protected wolves in Southern Oregon last summer.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s annual wolf population report, published Friday, offered the first disclosure of the accidental gray wolf killings.

It’s only mentioned in a single sentence in the 12-page report…

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Washington News

Washington’s Wolf Population Increases More than 17%

April 17, 2026

OLYMPIA, Wash.— Washington’s wolf population increased by 17.4% last year and the number of successful breeding pairs increased by 27%, according to figures released today by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

“It’s encouraging that Washington’s wolf population and number of breeding pairs increased last year, especially considering 2024’s discouraging declines,” said Amaroq Weiss, a senior wolf advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity. “Regaining lost footing is essential but these numbers don’t mean wolves are recovered in Washington. The southern Cascades and North Coast boast some of the best wolf habitat in the state but still have no wolf packs or breeding…

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