Is it rare to see a wolf in Yellowstone?

Now they are well established in Yellowstone and are found throughout the Northern Rockies of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho. About 120-130 wolves currently roam Yellowstone. Even though Yellowstone is probably the best place in the world to spot wild wolves, it's not always easy to find them.



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For example, no wolf has attacked a human in Yellowstone National Park since wolves returned in 1995. Yellowstone receives 4 million visitors per year, including tent campers.

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Where to See Wolves: In Yellowstone, the most frequently spotted wolf packs roam the Lamar Valley, Hayden Valley, Canyon area and Blacktail Deer Plateau. In Grand Teton, see them in Willow Flats. Dawn and dusk are best.

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As the dominant breeding female (alpha female), O-Six was one of the most visible and photographed wolves in Yellowstone and was described as a rock star. She was famous for hunting and taking down elk by herself, which is extremely rare as wolves usually hunt in packs.

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Wolf: One of the most elusive Yellowstone animals and one of the most rewarding. Wolves can be seen hunting in packs in one of the valleys, or they can be a lucky sighting that lasts just a minute as they travel past the road, vanishing as quickly as they appeared.

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The mountain lion, also called the cougar, is the largest member of the cat family living in Yellowstone. Mountain lions can weigh up to 200 pounds, although lions in Yellowstone are thought to range between 140 and 160 pounds for males and around 100 pounds for females.

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Moose are fairly isolated in Yellowstone National Park. I have only observed moose in a select few locations in the park. In fact, moose are probably one of the hardest animals to see in Yellowstone.

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About 800 moose inhabit the southern part of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and surrounding national forests. This largest member of the deer family loves cold weather and frequents marshy meadows and edges of lakes and streams.

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