Wolf reported in Carbon County
BAGGS — A gray wolf was reported north of here this spring, and experts
say the animals could easily spread into Carbon County as their numbers
increase.
The wolf was reportedly seen heading toward Muddy Creek. Experts “seemed
fairly certain it was probably a pretty good sighting,” said Dave Moody,
trophy game coordinator for the Game and Fish Department.
Wolves wandering from the Yellowstone region are “going to be the wave of
the future, as we get a few more individuals and they expand,” he said.
“You’re going to get individuals, especially in the spring, when they
sub-adults are looking for mates,” Moody said. “I seriously doubt they’re
going to stick around unless there’s adequate prey basis.”
Wolves have been reported as far south as Mountain View and the north Red
Desert in recent years. One was also found in Utah this past winter, Moody
said.