Canine Distemper Causes Wolf Population Decline
Canine distemper caused 23% population decline, affecting 64% of animals.
Yellowstone packs had 17 surviving pups, lowest in 30 years.
2026 wolf count: 253 total, 14 breeding pairs, down 23% and 42% from 2024.
Public meetings in Jackson, Cody, Pinedale, Lander, with regulations to be considered July 14-15.
Mills anticipates opposition from hunters and anti-hunting groups.
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