An annual record 252 calls for wolf conflict-management assistance related to livestock, poultry, pets, or citizens concerned about public safety were received in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services in Minnesota, according to a recent USDA Wildlife Services report.
St. Louis County registered the highest number of wolf-related complaints among Minnesota’s 87 counties, with 20 verified complaints, according to the report. St. Louis County also had the most wolves removed by Wildlife Services (42) in 2024.
