wolf Conservation

we LEAD MODERN WOLF CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION, COEXISTENCE TOOLS, INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIPS, AND POLICY ADVOCACY.

Our conservation work is about more than wolves — it is about healing the bond between people and the natural world.

Through advocacy, policy action, rancher support, public education, and direct collaboration with tribal nations, we protect wolves, restore ecosystems, and empower communities to coexist with wildlife ethically and compassionately.

OUR IMPACT:

12

MAJOR BILLS ACTED ON

24+

BILLS MONITORED

60,000+

ACTION TAKERS MOBILIZED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

8,000,000+

PEOPLE REACHED MONTHLY

3

NATIONAL PETITIONS

10

POLICY LETTERS SUBMITTED

  • Advocacy

    We fight for wolves where decisions are made against them: from county board meetings to state wildlife commissions. Through petitions, public comment guides, and coordinated community action, we mobilize people to challenge unjust policies, oppose lethal removals, and defend the right of wolves to exist and thrive in California. and beyond.

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  • Coexistence

    We’re building a future where ranchers, wolves, & communities can coexist. Our resources hub offers practical tools, guardian dog guidance, partnerships, and science-backed strategies that reduce conflict. Through sustainable collaboration: coexistence is not only possible, but effective.

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  • Indigenous Partnerships

    Wolves have been sacred teachers to Indigenous Nations for thousands of years. We work directly with Tribal communities to honor those teachings, incorporate cultural knowledge, and uplift indigenous science. Conservation cannot exist without Indigenous leadership and sovereignty.

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  • Scientific Research

    We conduct scientific, ecological, and sociological research to identify the most effective paths for safeguarding wolves, and we translate those findings into accessible, public-facing education. By combining biodiversity & predator-ecology research with an understanding of human behavior, community needs, & land-use realities, we help chart a practical and ethical roadmap.

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California Wolf Recovery

California’s wolf recovery is still in its infancy, with only 10 confirmed packs and an estimated 50–70 wolves statewide—all descended from just a few dispersers since 2011. In 2025, CDFW collared a record 12 wolves, improving monitoring and research, yet conflict pressures remain high: multiple wolves, including members of the Beyem Seyo lineage, were lethally removed after livestock depredations. Women for Wolves has played a direct role in pushing California toward non-lethal coexistence by submitting formal policy letters to CDFW, mobilizing over 1 million Californians during public-comment periods, advocating for full transparency around lethal decisions, and uplifting science-based solutions like guardian dogs, fladry, and range-rider support. With fewer than 70 wolves in the entire state, every individual matters—and continued public pressure, coexistence investment, and strong legal protections will determine whether California becomes a true model for wolf recovery or repeats the mistakes of other states.