Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Update - July 1 - 15, 2002

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).

WOLF PACK NEWS

Bluestem Pack (AM507, AF521, F637, M639, m754, m755, m756, f757, f758): Arizona

F637 dispersed from the pack shortly after release and traveled to the White River area on the White Mountain Apache Reservation. On July 15, project personnel captured her in a leg-hold trap and removed her from the wild due to inappropriate behavior. She was returned to Sevilleta the next morning. The remainder of the pack are still together and have localized near the Fish Bench release site. Area closures are in effect to protect the release site.

Saddle Pack (AM574, AF510, F646): Arizona

The alpha pair and F646 have been located in the vicinity of Hoodoo Knoll. Area closures are in effect to protect the den site.

Hawks Nest Pack (AM619, AF486): Arizona

The pair has been spending most of their time in the Campbell Blue drainage. This is the only pack that is not believed to be denning.

Bonito Creek Pack (AM674, AF587): Arizona

The pair has been using the areas around Hurricane and Reservation Lakes. Area closures are in effect to protect the den site.

Cienega Pack (AM194, AF487, F621): Arizona, New Mexico

The pair continues to use the areas considered to be their summer range around Hannagan Meadow. Area closures are in effect to protect the den site. Yearling F621 remains in New Mexico and has been located in the vicinity of Mogollon Baldy Lookout.

Francisco Pack (AM509, AF511, F644): Arizona

The trio continue to travel together and have been located northeast of Malay Tank.

Pipestem Pack (AM190, AF628): New Mexico

The pack remains in captivity at the Sevilleta wolf facility; genetic results on the parentage of the pups are still pending.

Gapiwi Pack (AM584, AF624): New Mexico

The pair is in the Gila Wilderness and continue to be located in the vicinity of Lilley Park.

Luna Pack (AM583, AF562): New Mexico

The pair continues to use the areas around McKenna Park and White Creek Cabin in the Gila Wilderness.

FATE UNKNOWN (indicates wolves that have not been located for three months or longer).

M555 (Gavilan Pack