This is a brief summary of current information about the Mexican gray wolf reintroduction program in Arizona and New Mexico. Additional information can be obtained by calling (505) 248-6652 or (928) 367-4281 or by visiting our web site, ./http://mexicanwolf.fws.gov">. Call toll-free at (888) 459-9653 to report suspected livestock depredations, incidents of take or harassment of wolves, or wolf sightings. The reintroduction is a multi-agency cooperative effort between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Game and Fish Department, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, USDA-Wildlife Services, U.S. Forest Service, the Turner Endangered Species Fund, and the White Mountain Apache Tribe.
Numbering System:
Mexican wolves are given an identification number recorded in an official studbook that tracks the history of all known Mexican wolves. Capital letters preceding the number indicate adult animals two years or older (M = Male, F = Female). Capital letter "A" preceding the letter and number indicate alpha wolves. Lower case letters indicate sub-adults or pups (m = male, f = female).Note:
A "Fate Unknown"section has been added indicating those wolves that have not been located for three months or longer. In such cases, they will be listed in this section and no longer reported with their pack affiliation.WOLF PACK NEWS:
Lupine Pack (m632): Arizona
Yearling m632 was captured on April 11 outside the recovery area and removed from the wild due to his history of feeding on livestock carcasses. He was returned to captivity at Ladder Ranch. With his removal, this pack no longer exists.
Saddle Pack (AM574, AF510, F646): Arizona
All three wolves have been located along the rim west of Highway 191. They have remained in the area for several weeks and project personnel believe they are denning.
Hawks Nest Pack (AM619, AF486): Arizona
The pair has been located in the Sierra Blanca area for over a week now; however, project personnel have not confirmed if the pair has denned yet.
Bonito Creek Pack (AM674, AF587): Arizona
AM674 and AF587 have been located southwest of Pacheta Lake and northwest of Maverick Firebase as well as northeast of Tonto Lake. Most recently they were located on the White Mountain Apache Reservation near Hurricane Lake. Project personnel have not confirmed if the pair has denned yet.
Cienega Pack (AM194, AF487, F621): Arizona, New Mexico
The alpha pair have been located near Hannagan Meadow on the Apache National Forest. Project personnel believe the pair has denned. Yearling F621 continues to travel on her own and is still in New Mexico. Most recently she was located southwest of Bear Wallow Mountain and northeast of Cooney Peak.
Francisco Pack (AM509, AF511, F644): Arizona
All three wolves have been located together northeast of Gobbler Point and Reno Lookout as well as areas near Freezeout Mountain and Malay Gap. The pack is starting to use areas considered to be their summer range. Project personnel have not yet confirmed if the pair has denned.
Pipestem Pack (AM190, AF628): New Mexico
The pair continues to use the Slash Ranch as well as areas east of Elk Mountain, north of Cooney Tank, and southeast of Crutchfield. On April 26, they were confirmed to have killed a calf on a Forest Service allotment in Catron County. This is the third confirmed depredation by the pair since March. Project personnel have determined the female is pregnant and they are monitoring the pair intensely to determine when and where they will den. Once determined, project personnel intend to trap the pair at the den site to remove them.
Gapiwi Pack (AM584, AF624): New Mexico
The pair was released on April 18 from a mesh pen at Lilley Park in the Gila Wilderness. The female was pregnant at the time of the release. They have localized in the release vicinity and it is believed they are denning. Project personnel are supplementally feeding the pair until there is evidence they are hunting on their own.
Luna Pack (AM583, AF562): New Mexico
AM583 and AF562 were released at McKenna Park in the Gila Wilderness on April 4. The female was pregnant at the time of the release. They have localized northeast of McKenna Park and it is believed they are denning. Project personnel are supplementally feeding the pair until there is evidence they are hunting on their own.
FATE UNKNOWN
M555 (Gavilan Pack
