State officials say Idaho’s wolf population dropped by about 100 wolves to 1,129

Idaho's wolf population has seen a significant drop, reducing to around 1,129 from 1,235 in 2024, largely due to increased hunting and trapping efforts by state officials. This decline highlights the ongoing management strategies aimed at controlling the wolf population to protect livestock and other wildlife. The reduction is notable and underscores the complex balance officials must maintain between conservation and agricultural interests.