Protecting wolves through science, law, Indigenous knowledge, and collective action.

This page guides our community through the most urgent wolf policies in California and across the U.S. — and shows you exactly how to take action.

California Wolves:

WOLVES ARE RETURNING HOME - BUT THEY REMAIN CRITICALLY VULNERABLE. CALIFORNIA HAS AN ESTIMATED 50–70 WOLVES. DECISIONS BEING MADE RIGHT NOW WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE SPECIES IN THE STATE.

THE ISSUE:

The CDFW Wolf Management Plan Revision (Dec 10–11 Commission Meeting)

  • Transparency around the Beyem Seyo Pack lethal removal

  • Pressure to weaken non-lethal requirements

  • Increasing livestock conflicts without adequate coexistence tools

  • Need for Tribal-led wolf governance and rights-based management

Take action:

  • Email the California Fish & Game Commission

    “Dear Commissioners,
    I ask that the revised Wolf Management Plan prioritize non-lethal coexistence, transparency on lethal actions, Indigenous leadership, scientific data, and stronger protections for California’s endangered wolves. With fewer than 70 wolves, every life matters. Please ensure California leads the nation in ethical, science-driven wolf recovery.”

Our Letter to CDFW
 

Endangered species act:

THE ISSUE:

TWO ACTIVE BILLS WOULD FORCE GRAY WOLVES OFF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES LIST, IGNORING SCIENCE, THE PUBLIC, AND INDIGENOUS NATIONS.

Take action:

  • Email Your U.S. Senators & Representative

    “Subject: Please oppose all wolf delisting bills and protect the ESA
    Dear Senator/Representative,
    I urge you to oppose any bill that removes gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act. Political delisting overrides science, threatens wolf recovery across the West, destabilizes ecosystems, and endangers Tribal treaty rights. Please uphold the ESA and reject any legislation that weakens protections for wolves or other species.”

  • Call Your Lawmakers:
    Talking Points:

  • Wolves are essential to healthy ecosystems
    • States with predator-friendly laws protect tourism & biodiversity
    • States with eradication policies (ID, MT, WY) show wolves still need ESA protection
    • Political delisting undermines science and democracy.

WOLVES NEED FEDERAL PROTECTION — AND CONGRESS IS TRYING TO REMOVE IT.

Women for Wolves actively advocates for wolves through letters, petitions, testimony, coalition work, and public mobilization.

Our Policy Work And Wins:

Key Actions We’ve Led:

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Cody Roberts / Wyoming Wolf Torture Case:

We launched a major petition that helped force federal investigation into the wolf tortured and dragged alive into a bar.

Sign Our Ongoing Petition: (insert Change.org link)
Learn About the Case: (link to your blog or video)

Federal Wolf Delisting Oppositions

We’ve mobilized the public against:

  • House Wolf Delisting Bill (2024)

  • S.1306 Senate Wolf Delisting Bill (2025–2026)

  • ESA-weakening amendments

CTA — Tell Congress to Reject Delisting: (link to action alert/petition)

CDFW Advocacy Letters

Submitted in response to the Beyem Seyo pack, lethal removal actions, and proposed changes to wolf protections.

Our advocacy calls for:

  • Transparency around lethal actions

  • Strong non-lethal coexistence requirements

  • Improved reporting on depredations and wolf pack lineage

FEDERAL WOLF POLICY - WHATS HAPPENING IN CONGRESS

These bills determine whether wolves have national protection.

HOUSE WOLF DELISTING BILL (Passed House - 2024)

Would remove gray wolves from ESA protection nationwide.

Urge the Senate to reject it.

S.1306 WOLF DELISTING BILL (Senate, 2025–2026)

Forces wolf delisting regardless of science or public input.

Email your Senator to OPPOSE.

ESA REAUTHORIZATION / AMENDMENTS PACKAGE

Multiple bills could weaken habitat protections, speed up delisting, and restrict public oversight.

Sign petitions + call lawmakers.

STATE WOLF POLICY (OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA)

Wolves cross borders — state laws affect national recovery.

Montana

Night-hunting, snares, baiting, high kill limits.
Support Montana wolf advocacy groups

Idaho

Near-eradication policy (aiming to kill up to 90% of wolves).
Sign the Petition

Wyoming

Predator zone = kill-on-sight for wolves.
Learn about the Cody Roberts case + demand reform.

Oregon & Washington

Increasing pressure for lethal removal & weakened tools.
Support coexistence legislation in OR & WA.

Colorado

Reintroduced wolves are under political attack.
Sign the petition.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Tools, education, and policy trackers.