In mid-May, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors in California declared a local state of emergency due to the threat of gray wolves.
The resolution was sponsored by District 3 Supervisor Corkey Harmon, whose district includes some of the most impacted rural areas, the county said.
“This is not just about livestock losses,” Harmon said. “These wolves are coming too close to homes, showing no fear of people, and putting our rural families at risk. We need state support and practical tools to protect our residents.”
The board also sent a letter to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, requesting assistance and regulatory changes. Livestock producers in Shasta County have reported multiple confirmed wolf attacks resulting in the deaths of cattle and other livestock since late 2024, the board said.
Residents are encouraged to report wolf activity at tinyurl.com/3mzk7w3j.
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