Women for Wolves & The Cry Wolf Project are teaming up to save wild wolves.

We are fundraising for non-lethal detection tech & community programs that prevent human–wolf conflict. Donate to deploy life-saving units, support lobbying, and educate millions.

Your contribution to our fundraiser will fund non-lethal tools for wolves near Yellowstone and in California. Wolves need you.

FUNDING BREAKDOWN:

Cry Wolf Project ($50k)

Hardware deployment: (acoustic remote units, cameras): majority of funds -

Research: vocalization analysis & detection algorithms to better understand howls -

Community training: rancher & landowner outreach on using deterrents

Staff Support:

Women for Wolves ($50k)

Lobbying & legislation: $15,000 — 30%

Youth education (10–20 youth): $9,000 — 18%

Tribal outreach/partnerships (3–4 tribes): $4,000 — 8%

Non-lethal programs (range riding, guardian dogs, tech): $6,000 — 12%

Research & monitoring seed (acoustic / MRU support): $2,000 — 4%

Content creation & outreach (push to reach audiences): $6,000 — 12%

Rescue & sanctuary care (wolf-dogs): $6,000 — 12%

Admin, M&E, contingency: $2,000 — 4%

Impact Milestones

  • Deploy first wave of detection/deterrent units in targeted corridors.

  • Launch coexistence programming: range riding, fladry, tech, indigenous partnerships & more

  • Educate 10-20 youth programs in critical areas where wolves our returning.

  • Introduce legislation in 2026 with lobbyists.

  • Provide 2-3 conservation scholarships for women, youth, & indigenous peoples and Y rescues in year one.

  • Publish continuous research and findings, such as wolf vocalizations and behavior to inform coexistence strategies.

FAQs

Q: Who runs the funds?

 A: Both orgs will receive a 50% split and publish quarterly spending updates.

Q: Will devices harm wolves?

 A: No — all detection and deterrent tools are non-injurious; they are designed to steer animals away from danger and gather data.

Q: How soon will devices be deployed?

 A: Priority deployments begin as funds reach milestones; exact timeline posted on the campaign page.

Q: How does money go towards advocacy?

A: Paying lobbyists, publishing ads and PSA’s, round the clock research, content creation, educational/outreach program materials and more.

“The challenges we face as real humans go far beyond individual opinions on wild wolves. It is about the future of wildness itself.”

— Jeff T. Reed (Cry Wolf Project)

“Wolves saved my life, so I fight to save theirs. This partnership brings real, tangible solutions to stopping the killing of wolves in this country.”

— Anjali Ranadive (Women for Wolves)