7 U.S. States With the Highest Wolf Populations

Alaska

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Minnesota

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Michigan

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Wisconsin

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Idaho

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Montana

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Wyoming

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7 U.S. States With the Highest Wolf Populations

Alaska

Hosts the largest population, estimated at 7,000-11,000 gray wolves, thriving in vast wilderness areas.

Minnesota

Home to 2,000-3,000 wolves, mostly in the northern forests; the state with the most in the lower 48.

Michigan

Around 600-700 wolves, concentrated in the Upper Peninsula; recovering due to conservation efforts.

Wisconsin

Approximately 900-1,000 wolves, primarily in the northern regions; population fluctuates with policy changes.

Idaho

Estimated 800-1,000 wolves, spread across rugged mountains; managed through hunting and monitoring.

Montana

Roughly 800-900 wolves, found in western forests; balanced by habitat and regulated harvests.

Wyoming

Around 300-400 wolves, mostly near Yellowstone; numbers stabilized after reintroduction success.