Are Gray wolves present in the Gordon Flowage area?

Yes.  Since a wolf's territory may cover 20-120 square miles, however, it is unlikely that you will ever be lucky enough to see one.

Is there a pack here, or just single wolves?

The Wisconsin DNR has identified a pack of 3-5 wolves in this area, and has named it the Bird Sanctuary pack.

Do any wolves in this pack have radio collars for tracking?

Yes, an adult female wolf named 447F has a radio collar.  She weighs 62 pounds, and was caught and collared on June 21, 2002.

Are Gray wolves also called Timber wolves?

Yes.

Is the Gray wolf an endangered specie?

No.  The current Federal classification (as of April 1, 2003) is: Threatened.

The current Wisconsin DNR classification (as of October 1, 1999) is: Threatened.

Where can I get more information?

Wisconsin DNR Timber Wolf Fact Sheet

Status of the Timber Wolf in Wisconsin (July 2001 - June 2002)

Wolf Population Monitoring in Wisconsin (April - September 2002)

Final Rule to Reclassify Gray Wolf (USFWS)

 

Above answers include fact sheet excerpts courtesy of Wisconsin DNR.