wolves in Yellowstone1

  • Period: to

    1900 to present

  • 1926 they eliminated the wolves

    the last wolves were killed in 1926.
  • 1926

    Gray wolves had been extirpated
  • 1926

    wolves were killed.
  • 1933

    National Park Service maintained its policies of predator control in the park until this year.
  • 1940's

    park managers were working on reintroducing the wolves back into Yellowstone.
  • 1967

    Gray wolf was listed as number one endangered species.
  • 1980

    The first recovery plan was completed ,although gained little traction
  • 1994

    The final statement was publised for reestablishing the wolves in Yellowstone.
  • 1995

    Gray wolves were reintroduced in Yellowstone
  • 1995

    Wolves were being transported to Yellowstone.