Wolf Recovery in the U.S.
Wolf recovery programs within the United States have historically been broken down into regions, which encompass core wolf recovery areas or potential recovery areas.
- Northern Rocky Mountain Region
(Primarily regarding recovery in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming)
- Pacific Northwest Region
(Primarily regarding recovery in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon)
- Great Lakes Region
(Primarily regarding recovery in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan)
- Southeast Region
(Regarding Red Wolf recovery)
- Southwest Region
(Regarding Mexican Wolf recovery)
Each wolf recovery program in the conterminous United States has had its own unique challenges and accomplishments. Likewise, they all share similar challenges and accomplishments.
Public education and support has been an invaluable part of wolf recovery here in the United States and throughout the world. By educating and informing yourself, you become an important part of the wolf recovery process!
