IN ARIZONA:
Bear Wallow Pack (collared AM1338 and AF1335)
In
October, the Bear Wallow Pack was located within their traditional
territory in the east central portion of the Apache-Sitgreaves National
Forest (ASNF).
Bluestem Pack (collared M1382, F1443, and f1488)
In
October, the Bluestem Pack continued to use their traditional territory
in the east central portion of the ASNF. The pack continued to display
rendezvousing behavior through the month and periodically used a
diversionary food cache to prevent potential depredation issues in the
area.
Buckalou Pack (collared F1405)
In October, F1405 dispersed from Arizona and localized in the east central portion of the Gila National Forest in New Mexico.
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Elk Horn Pack (collared AF1294, AM1342, mp1474, and mp1471)
In
October, the Elk Horn Pack was located within their traditional
territory in the north eastern portion of the ASNF. The IFT documented
rendezvous behavior by this pack during the month of October. The Elk
Horn Pack has periodically used a food cache set up by the IFT to
supplement the pack due to the cross-foster of two pups this spring. A
minimum of two uncollared pups were documented traveling with the Elk
Horn pack this month.
Hawks Nest Pack (collared AM1038)
In
October, the Hawks Nest Pack was typically located within their
traditional territory in the north central portion of the ASNF. The IFT
documented a dispersal movement by AM1038 west onto the FAIR.
Hoodoo Pack (collared AM1290, AF1333, m1441, fp1549, and fp1550)
In
October, the Hoodoo Pack remained in the north central portion of the
ASNF. The IFT documented rendezvous behavior by the Hoodoo Pack this
month. The Hoodoo Pack has continued to utilize the food cache put in
place for them to prevent potential depredation issues in the area. A
minimum of three uncollared pups were documented traveling with the
Hoodoo Pack this month.
Marble Pack (collared AM1330)
AM1330 was not heard or located during the month of October and is now considered fate unknown.
Maverick Pack (collared AF1291)
In October, the Maverick Pack was located within their traditional territory both on the FAIR and ASNF.
Panther Creek Pack (collared AF1339, AM1394, mp1483, fp1484, fp1485, and mp1486)
In
October, the Panther Creek Pack was located in the east central portion
of the ASNF. The Panther Creek Pack continued to show rendezvousing
behavior and utilize the food cache that the IFT has maintained for them
to supplement the pack due to the two pups cross-fostered into the
Panther Creek Pack in April. One male pup (mp1483) and two female pups
(fp1484 and fp1485) were captured, collared, and released in October.
These pups were wild-born and were not one of two pups cross-fostered
into the Panther Creek Pack. A minimum of six pups were documented
traveling with the pack this month, confirming that at least one
cross-fostered pup survived to October.
ON THE FAIR:
Diamond Pack (collared m1447, f1557, mp1558, mp1559, and fp1560)
In
October, the Diamond Pack was located within their traditional
territory in the eastern portion of the FAIR and the northern portion of
the ASNF. One female (f1557), one female pup (fp1560), and two male
pups (mp1558 and mp1559) were captured, collared, and released in
October. The IFT confirmed AM1249 was traveling with the pack in
October.
Tsay-O-Ah Pack (collared AM1343 and AF1283)
In October, the Tsay-o-Ah Pack was located within their traditional territory in the eastern portion of the FAIR.
Baldy Pack (collared M1347 and f1445)
In October, the Baldy Pack was located in the eastern portion of the FAIR and northern portion of the ASNF.
IN NEW MEXICO:
Dark Canyon Pack (collared AM992 and f1444)
During
October, the IFT located this pack within its traditional territory in
the west central portion of the Gila National Forest (GNF).
Iron Creek Pack (collared AM1240, AF1278 and mp1556)
During
October, the Iron Creek Pack continued to utilize their territory in
the northern portion of the Gila Wilderness and the southern portion of
the GNF. A diversionary food cache is being maintained for the Iron
Creek Pack to mitigate potential wolf-livestock conflicts. During
October, mp1555, a male pup that had been captured at the end of
September, slipped its collar.
Luna Pack (collared AF1487 and mp1554)
During
October, the Luna Pack remained in their traditional territory in the
north central portion of the GNF. The IFT is maintaining a diversionary
and supplemental food cache in efforts to reduce potential for further
livestock depredations.
Mangas Pack (collared M1296 and F1439)
During
October, the Mangas Pack was located within their territory in north
western portions of the GNF in New Mexico. On October 24, a private
trapper captured F1439 and contacted the IFT. Members from the IFT
responded immediately, processed, recollared and released the female
wolf onsite.
Prieto Pack (collared M1386, m1455, f1456, M1552 and f1553)
During
October, the Prieto Pack was located within their traditional territory
in the north central portion of the GNF. f1553 was documented
traveling apart from the Prieto Pack with single male wolf M1398 in the
west central portion of the GNF.
San Mateo Pack (collared AF1399)
During
October, the IFT documented AM1345 and AF1399 traveling together within
their territory in the north central portion of the GNF. The
diversionary food cache that had been established and maintained since
April was removed. No known wolf/livestock conflicts were documented
for the San Mateo pack during the 2016 denning season.
Sheepherders Baseball Park (SBP) Pack
During
October, the SBP Pack continued to use their traditional territory in
the north central portion of the GNF. AM1284 was documented on trail
camera traveling with pups. The IFT began trapping efforts in October
to recollar AM1284 and collar any pups.
Willow Springs Pack (collared F1397)
During
October, the IFT documented the Willow Springs Pack within their
traditional territory in the north central portion of the GNF.
Single collared M1293
During
October, M1293 was located within the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico.
Trapping efforts were initiated in October to recollar M1293, along with
any wolves traveling with him.
Single collared AM1155
During October, AM1155 was documented traveling within New Mexico.
Single collared M1398
During October, M1398 was documented traveling with f1553 of the Prieto Pack in the west central portion of the GNF.
MORTALITIES
There were no mortalities documented in the month of October.
INCIDENTSDuring
October, there were seven livestock depredation reports and no nuisance
reports. Six of the seven depredation reports were confirmed or
probable wolf kills.
On October 5,
Wildlife Services investigated a dead calf in Apache County, Arizona.
The investigation determined the calf was a confirmed wolf kill.
On October 8,
Wildlife Services investigated a dead calf in Catron County, New
Mexico. The investigation determined the calf was a confirmed wolf
kill.
On October 13,
Wildlife Services investigated a dead cow in Catron County, New
Mexico. The investigation determined the cow was a probable wolf kill.
On October 13,
Wildlife Services investigated a dead cow in Catron County, New
Mexico. The investigation determined the cow was a confirmed wolf kill.
On October 13,
Wildlife Services investigated a dead calf in Apache County, Arizona.
The investigation determined the calf had been killed by coyotes.
On October 15,
Wildlife Services investigated a dead calf in Apache County, Arizona.
The investigation determined the calf was a confirmed wolf kill.
On
October 22, Wildlife Services investigated a dead calf in Catron
County, New Mexico. The investigation determined the calf was a
confirmed wolf kill.
COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION
In
the end of September, USFWS personnel presented two informational talks
on Mexican wolf recovery to around 250 Phoenix Zoo staff and patrons.
In October, USFWS gave two presentations on Mexican wolf recovery at The Wildlife Society National Conference in Raleigh, NC.
PROJECT PERSONNEL
In
October, USFWS volunteer Elizabeth Karslake completed her six month
position to pursue other professional endeavors. Thank you Elizabeth
for your hard work and dedication, and best wishes in your pursuits!
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