California Gray Wolf Found Dead
Over the weekend, a heartbreaking discovery was made near Highway 36 in Tehama County: a young, endangered female gray wolf was found dead.
While the investigation into the cause of death is still underway, this tragedy signals a warning we have long feared — that even in California, wolves are not as safe as we believed.
We cannot allow California to follow in the footsteps of other states where wolf populations have been decimated through mismanagement, political pressure, and cruelty. States like Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho have already shown us what happens when fear and misinformation override science and compassion.
We must act now to prevent California from repeating those mistakes.
What This Means
California’s wolves remain highly vulnerable, despite protections under the Endangered Species Act.
The fight for coexistence is far from over—and escalating fear and hostility in rural areas threaten to undermine years of recovery efforts.
Without action, California could lose its chance to be a leader in ethical, science-based wildlife conservation.
How You Can Help:
🔵 Donate or Become a Member of Women for Wolves
Your support helps fund our advocacy campaigns, education programs, and the development of rancher-wildlife coexistence initiatives set to launch in 2026. These programs are designed to protect wolves while offering real solutions to rural communities.
🔗 Support here: www.womenforwolves.org/donate or www.womenforwolves.org/membership
🔵 Contact Governor Newsom’s Office
Tell Governor Newsom that Californians — and wildlife advocates across the nation — expect him to lead on protecting wolves.
📨 Submit a comment: https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/
📞 Call: 916-445-2841
Suggested message you can use:
"Please protect California’s wolves. Strengthen enforcement against illegal killings, invest in nonlethal coexistence programs, and ensure California remains a model for science-based wildlife management. Wolves are not the enemy. We can and must coexist.