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, 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)This newly released pack is in the area of Fish Bench in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. On June 11, the alpha pair, two 2-year olds, and 5 pups were put in a mesh acclimation pen; they self-released the same day and appear to be doing well. Project personnel will provide supplemental feed of elk and deer carcasses until there is evidence they are hunting on their own. Area closures are in effect to protect the release site. (Also see Captive Management section).
Saddle Pack (AM574, AF510, F646): ArizonaAll three remain together southwest of Blue Vista and have denned in the area. Recently they have begun to travel east of their den site. One set of fresh pup tracks was documented with the pack, indicating that any pups are traveling with the adults. Area closures are in effect to protect the den site.
Hawks Nest Pack (AM619, AF486): ArizonaProject personnel have been intensively monitoring this pair in an effort to determine if they are denning. As of yet, denning activity has not been confirmed as the pair continues to move frequently over large distances rather than localizing in a particular area (which usually indicates denning activity). Additionally, they have been observed on several occasions and no pups have been seen with them. They have been moving back and forth from the Campbell Flat area all the way up to Sierra Blanca Lake.
Bonito Creek Pack (AM674, AF587): ArizonaThe pair has been using the areas near Hurricane Lake and Reservation Lake and are denning. Area closures are in effect to protect the den site.
Cienega Pack (AM194, AF487, F621): Arizona, New MexicoThe alpha pair continues to use the areas northwest of Moonshine Park and southeast of Hannagan Meadow and are denning. Area closures are in effect to protect the den site. Yearling F621 is in New Mexico and continues to use the area northeast of Bear Wallow Mountain.
Francisco Pack (AM509, AF511, F644): ArizonaThe alpha pair has been traveling together southwest of Malay Gap and northwest of Freezeout Mountain and are denning. On several occasions, F644 has been with her parents but she has been also located away from them, although still in the same general vicinity.
Pipestem Pack (AM190, AF628): CaptivityThe alpha pair and the seven pups remain in captivity at the Sevilleta wolf facility. Four independent laboratories are running genetic tests in order to determine parentage of the pups; results are still pending.
Gapiwi Pack (AM584, AF624): New MexicoThe pair is in the Gila Wilderness and continue to be located in the vicinity of Lilley Park. They are denning. Project personnel continue to supplementally feed this pair.
Luna Pack (AM583, AF562): New MexicoThe pair continues to use the vicinity of McKenna Park in the Gila Wilderness and are denning. They continue to be supplementally fed by project personnel.
FATE UNKNOWN (indicates wolves that have not been located for three months or longer).
M555 (Gavilan Pack
