SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – As gray wolves continue their gradual return to California’s wild landscapes, the latest updates from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) shine a spotlight on activity in Siskiyou County. The Whaleback pack, based in the eastern part of the county, remains active and robust, according to the agency’s Quarterly Wolf News Update for July through October 2025. This report, released alongside other key documents like an updated activity map and depredation summary, provides valuable insights for local residents, ranchers, and wildlife enthusiasts.
The Whaleback pack, one of California’s established wolf groups, was confirmed to have produced ten pups this year through genetic analysis and camera trap footage. CDFW biologists collected scat from vacated den sites to verify the litter size. The pack includes several collared individuals for monitoring: OR85 (the breeding male), WHA01F (the breeding female), and WHA29F (a female from the 2024 litter). These GPS collars help track movements and behavior, aiding in conservation efforts and conflict prevention.
