7 U.S. States Where Wolves Still Roam

Montana

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Idaho

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Wyoming

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Minnesota

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Michigan

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Wisconsin

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Oregon

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7 U.S. States Where Wolves Still Roam

Montana

Gray wolves thrive in Montana’s Yellowstone region, with over 300 roaming in packs, a testament to successful reintroduction efforts by 2025.

Idaho

Home to nearly 1,000 wolves, Idaho’s rugged forests offer prime habitat, though hunting debates shape their presence in 2025.

Wyoming

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks host about 150 wolves, where they still roam despite seasonal culls outside park boundaries.

Minnesota

With 2,700 wolves—the largest U.S. population—Minnesota’s northern woods remain a stronghold as of 2025, balancing nature and farmland.

Michigan

The Upper Peninsula’s 700 wolves roam dense forests, their numbers steady in 2025 despite occasional livestock conflicts.

Wisconsin

Roughly 1,000 wolves wander Wisconsin’s northern wilds in 2025, rebounding from past declines but facing ongoing policy shifts.

Oregon

About 200 wolves roam Oregon’s Cascades and Blue Mountains, a growing presence in 2025 as conservation expands their range westward.