Gray wolf returns to New England
March 8, 2008
For more than a century — in Connecticut, more than two centuries — gray wolves have been absent from the New England landscape.
Now, wolf by wolf, that may be changing.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it had officially identified a large, dog-like animal killed in western Massachusetts last fall as a wild gray wolf. It’s the first time in 160 years a wild wolf has roamed that state.
It’s unclear where the wolf came from — the best guess is that it made its way south from established wolf populations in Ontario or Quebec.
“There are a lot of questions we don’t have answers for,” Thomas Healy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s special agent in charge, said Wednesday.
Dale May, director of the wildlife division of the state Department of Environmental Protection, said young wolves seeking to establish their own territory can travel “100, 200 or 300 miles.” If a wolf were able to move from Canada to Massachusetts, May said, there’s reason to think one might eventually wander even farther south into the forests of northern Connecticut.
“This was unexpected,” May said of the Masachusetts finding. “But wolves have been known to roam.”
A single gray wolf won’t mean a pack will ever set up residence in Connecticut. May said wolves need 50 to 100 square miles of wild country to operate successfully.
“That means low human population and a low road density,” he said. “There aren’t many places like that in Connecticut.”
I don’t think we have to worry about wolves in Danbury or Westchester County,” said Maggie Howell, operations manager with the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, N.Y. “There are too many people. Wolves know people are dangerous.”At the same time, Howell said, the entire Northeast has been “screaming” for a predator like the gray wolf to control the overabundance of white-tailed deer.
Such a predator “could have a huge impact on the ecosystem, down to the level of things like insects,” she said.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recovered the Massachusetts wolf in October after a farmer in the town of Shelburne killed it. The wolf had previously mauled and killed some lambs on his property.
At that time, Healy said, the service wasn’t sure exactly what it had.
“Did we know we had a big one?” he said. “Yes.”
The service identified the animal as a gray wolf only after DNA testing showed it was not a dog, a coyote or a dog-wolf hybrid. Instead, the service said, the DNA was consistent with gray wolves.
Healy said this is the third gray wolf identified in recent years in the Northeast — the others were in Maine and northern New York. But he said it’s very possible these three weren’t loners and that other wolves are drifting down into the region from Canada.
“That’s what a lot of people have said,” Healy said. “You don’t know what else is out there.”
Howell said both Maine and the Adirondacks have long been considered prime wolf territory, and there have been anecdotal sightings of wolves in the region in the past.
“This has been the most definitive discovery,” Howell said. “This is pretty exciting.”
What has surprised wildlife experts is that to get from the Canadian border to Massachusetts, a wolf would need to cross the St. Lawrence River as well as land, staying largely undiscovered.
“He did a lot of traveling without being noticed,” Howell said.
Healy said the area around Shelburne in western Massachusetts is heavily wooded. A wolf that crossed the St. Lawrence could wander through Vermont into Massachusetts without crossing the paths of many humans.
May said if wolves do establish themselves in Maine or New York, it would be more likely one could wander from there to Connecticut.
May said wildlife biologists are learning many animals in the Northeast — while still wary of humans — have learned they can coexist with them.
“We’re finding a lot of these animals are far more adaptable than we think they are.”
Does your organization do visits/lectures on the wolf? We are interested in a spring demo. Thank you, Pat Yagmin, Pres. Friends of the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center, Wethersfield, CT
I thought, last night, I saw a wolf. I am not sure whether it was a grey wolf or not, but this was larger than a german shepard sitting in my back yard. I live in CT and I didn’t think that wolves were still anywhere around the area but I know that we have foxes that have made a den in my yard. I am wondering if this is a wolf but I am almost sure that there is no coyote or fox that can get to be the size of a Shepard. I spotted it 3x in a 5 hour period. In the area ajacent to my home there is about 100 sq miles of wooded area. How likley is it that it is a wolf?
I live in Ridgefield CT and spotted what we are sure is a Wolf in my backyard, mid morning. it was sitting, then standing on a huge rock on the back of my 2.5 acres that backs up to a State Park. It roamed my unfenced grassy yard, until my Golden Retriever approach it and it ‘sauntered’ off slowly. It was larger than my Golden Retriver, who weighs 75 lbs. It was definitley not a Fox (since I have a family of these roam the edges of my property). .And it was much larger and furier than a coyota. Based on Wolf Images, it definitely was a Wolf. Could Wolvves may be returning to CT?
i was just driving up through my daughters school rd. looking at houses. it is a lightley wooded area. and there roams a beautiful grey wolf right in front of my car in little old wallingford, ct. it was a gorgeous wolf at that!! i called the police just to let them know and they said if it looked healthy and it did that they will just let it be. i tried to get my camera out, but he just disappeared into the woods. beautiful sight!!
Jan. 04, 2009, we saw a fox running about the yard in Newtown, Ct. Shortly after that (8:30 a.m.) we saw what we believe to be a gray wolf come down from a wooded hill and cross through our yard and driveway. It was large, fluffy, and gray. About the size of a shepard. Didn’t look like any of the coyotes that we’d seen before. What are our concerns regarding the family / childrens safety?
Jan. 13, 2009. at 7:25pm…I saw a large wolve-like animal weighing close to 70lbs. I live in Seymour-Oxford line. It was off Mountain Road. I do know what a coyote looks like because I see them at least once a month in our front yard across from the preservation area. Did anyone see something similar…or did I just see a huge coyote? I have a dog that weigh 75 lbs and it was the same size.
This afternoon about 2:45 pm. while looking out our back porck window we saw 2 yes 2 gray wolves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! coming from our backyard from the conservation land which ajoins our property in Hanson, Ma.
Stunning site! Both animals separated for a few minutes by afew yards apart. Then took off heading south. We are in a residentual area.
We went online and looked up images of New England Wolf and came upon this site. Yes there is no doubt this is the two animals we saw.
They must be hungry with all the snowfall to come out in this area?
Beautiful animal!
1/21/09
This evening, while driving home from work on rt 79 in the Durham/Madison area of CT, a large Gray Wolf ran out from a densely wooded area and crossed the road in front of me. It was a majestic sight to see this animal running across the road. Perhaps this could be the same Wolf spotted in Wallingford a couple of weeks earlier.
This was definitely not a domestic dog or coyote and the location is popular for deer sightings. I would estimate the Wolf is around 80 or 90 lbs…compared to my Great Pyr who is about 120lbs.
1/22/09
We just saw a lone grey wolf pass through our backyard in Brookfield,CT. He looked a little worse for wear. Last year possibly in the spring we saw 2 traveling together. One was grey the other on the tan side. It was very exciting to see but also a little scarey as this is a populated area full of dogs and children! He was minding his own business just walking in the woods between the houses heading north.
1/29/09
We have seen 3 Grey wolves in our neighborhood just off rte 202/109 in New Milford around 2am last friday playing right in the road and wouldn’t move. We have seen the packs of coyotes, but they come once a month or so, but not recently. Big difference between the wolves and coyotes, these were grey thick coat and heavy looking twice the size of a husky. They looked rather young as we went to a Wolf show’s a couple of times.
April 6th, 2009
After dinner last night while my Husband, Dad and my 28 yr old Son were still sitting at the kitchen table they spotted something walking across the backyard.
They went to the window to investigate, and as sure as they were standing there they swear they saw a wolf. My Son went outside to see if he could spot it again.
And sure enough the animal came back out of the woods. My son said he saw the yellowish color of its eye and the animal was large. Unfortunately my Son moved a little and the animal heard him and ran off. We have 4 acres of land that abut a larger area of woods. We see white tail deer and coyotes here all the time. I’ve even taken pictures from my kitchen window with a 200mm lens of a wandering coyote. My Son has 4 Siberian Husky, one that is very large so he’s got a pretty good judge of size and he said that there was no way that what he saw was a coyote, he is certain he saw a wolf. We also have a very large park less than a quarter mile from our house. So I am wondering if he may of wandered here from the park area which is highly dense with woods and a mountain. My Dad, who is from Canada and was a hunter all his life also says he sure it was a wolf.
Sorry, I forgot to mention that the wolf was seen in a very highly populated area in Meriden, CT.
My boyfriend and I were hiking through the West Hartford resovoir around sunset, and spotted a large gray wolf down down by the stream that runs parrallel to the hiking path. Because it was a cooler day and the sun was setting, there weren’t very many other people about and the woods were fairly quite. The wolf was light gray in color with some white, and even though it was a good distance away from us, I was pretty awed by how large it was. When I spotted it, the wolf was walking back up from the stream bank where it probably had been drinking. Startled by it’s presence, my boyfriend and I both took off in the other direction as fast as our legs would carry us. And the wolf took off back into the woods. phew
I was jogging on the Middletown/Cromwell biking/walking trail where it splits onto the dirt path on Sunday, April 26th. It was early before 7:30am. A deer (huge) came running up the embankment (through the water) over the trail and up the hill. The splashing through the water that runs along side the path is what startled me. Right behind it was a grey , large german shepard size, dog. It was longer haired than a german sheppard and scruffy. It definitely was not a coyote, I have seen enough of those. It turned and ran back through the water. Everyone says there are no wolves in CT. I beg to differ….
Driving on Sunset Hill in Redding, Connecticut this morning, about 7:45 am. I spotted a grey wolf starting to cross the road, it was coming over a stone wall. I slowed my car down, put my window down , for a better view, it looked similar to a German Shepard, though larger with tufted fur. The wolf stopped moving, looked at me and then turned back into the woods. Huntington State Park is on this road. My family did not believe me…until I read the previous posts out loud to them!
Saw a large Grey wolf yesterday on my way to work. Ran accross the round on to higher ground and turned around and stared at me. Come to find out another woman from work saw the same thing when she came in. It was on Old Ridgebury road in Ridgebury where they are building all new developments
I was taking out my garbage and I saw two things trotting in the middle of the road in my direction. They kept getting closer and closer so I got behind my gate. I was not even 7 feet from one of them and I swear that it was a grey wolf. Much bigger than a fox or supposedly what a coyote is supposed to be. But is there even a possibility that there could have been two grey wolves in Branford, CT?
I was sitting out front of my house and five of my cats were all looking into the woods. A few moments later I saw a young adolescent wolf. I at first thought it could be a fox or coyotee, but its facial features were different. I live in the southern end of New Milford where it is mostly wooded.
are there wolves in CT? yes
i know people that own them, some have more then one.
gray wolves and yukon blacks. i am all for a wolf/wolves having human pack members.
they are more common then you think, but due to your friendly neighborhood DEP officer and the laws of CT, your neighbor will never tell you his “dog” is a wolf.
i have some gorgeous pics of these animals that people are so deathly afraid of.
i have a german shephard(moose) she is 6½ months old and already weighs 85 lbs. shes not an american shephard shes from checkoslovakia. she will get considerably larger. so you cant say just because its about 80 lbs it must be a wolf, i have seen some good sized coyote’s.
for those in Mass wanting to learn more about wolves check out the “wolfman” of ipswitch. he has wolves you can view, he explains all about them. call ahead for times that you can visit the sanctuary…sorry i dont have the number, obviously he is located in ipswitch.
anyone wishing to see the pics i have can reach me at i@donotgiveashit.com yes its a real email.(inside joke)
While looking out my window two days ago around 1:25 in the afternoon I spotted a wolf in my back yard, I quickly ran & snaped a pic. Once I took the pic it walked back behind trees into the woods. Although I am locted on RT7 in Gaylordsville, CT I have had the pleasure of visits from differant wild life animals over the years but this is the first I have seen a wolf.
Weston, CT – my husband and I saw a wolf on Friday, September 4, 2009. We see coyotes all the time and this was absolutely a wolf. My son had told me he saw a wolf one day in March when he was on the school bus, I no longer doubt that he did!
I was coming home from work on Sept 13 early Sunday morning approx. 1:30 when
I saw two wolves…One behind the other come out of the woods onto my property and continue to trot up the drive way. It appeared as if they were tracking something. Most likely deer…I normally always see them out during this time. I sighted these wolves for the first time in Waterford, Ct. They both were healthy looking and well over 90 to 100lbs each. Gray/Silver in color. I was ready to re-enter my car because of their size. They did not appear to have noticed me.
9 AM on Friday October 9th 2009, while driving on Cedar Ln in Middletown CT I saw what looked like a White Wolf. It was blond like a golden retriever, very light in color but bigger that any golden retriever I have every seen and the ears were up like a sheppard. It run across the road about 100 feet in front of my car and went about 50 feet into the woods than stop and look back at me for a few seconds as I stopped to look at him then he turned and walked quickly away into the woods. He was larger that a German Sheppard. I have been hiking in this area for over 15 years and this is the first time I have seen something like this. I alway hike with my dog and I keep her on a leash, good thing I guess.
Last night (Oct 21, 09) I saw a large wolf trotting on Rainbow Road in Windsor, CT. It was very light in color and pretty big. I have seen coyotes, foxes, and bears in this area and this was the first time i have evr seen a wolf. I mentioned the sightibg to my friend who said she had seen it the night before on Meriman Rd, CT.
i think its great that the wolves are comign back and i too live in Connecticut, and last night takign my dog out there was an animal which my family thinks a wolf becasue it was huge much bigger than a dog and a cyote but it couldnt have been a wolf could it? It howled when it saw us and then back i nthe woods there was another howl possibly two howls but i ran down the street becasue i thought it would eat me. it was a lighter color and it looked to be at around as high as my hip and im 5’3. Was it a wolf or a wolf-dog hybird?
i think its great that the wolves are comign back and i too live in Connecticut, and last night takign my dog out there was an animal which my family thinks a wolf becasue it was huge much bigger than a dog and a cyote but it couldnt have been a wolf could it? It howled when it saw us and then back i nthe woods there was another howl possibly two howls but i ran down the street becasue i thought it would eat me. it was a lighter color and it looked to be at around as high as my hip and im 5’3. Was it a wolf or a wolf-dog hybird?
I live in Trumbull and last night at around 12:30 a.m. my dogs were barking uncontrollably so I finally let them outside. They continued to bark and finally I turned on the backyard light and a large (bigger than my 90 lb lab) gray wolf was sauntering across my backyard. i have seen coyotes and foxes quite often in my neighborhood but this was definately a wolf. I recently had a family of ducks move into my backyard pond and am thinking that maybe this attracted the wolf?
On Friday Nov. 20 while driving with 3 other people in Vernon CT we spotted a long wolf crossing open space near a pond ……We got a very good look at him and he looked down and sought of hide his face while rushing off…He was probably a grey wolf……….We were excited because none of us knew of Wolves in CT or had ever seen one…..It was about 11:30 pm…………………………….
On Tuesday, December 1st I was driving down route 254 from Litchfield to Thomaston, CT on my way to work. Out of the corner of my eye I saw an animal coming at my car. It was big and looked like a giant German Shepherd, but it was not a dog. It ran just behind my car and in front of the pickup truck coming the other way. Luckily neither of us hit it. There are fields on both sides ot the road, with livestock on one side. Topsmead State Forest borders route 254 just above where I saw the animal. It had to be a wolf. I have seen coyotes, and this was no coyote. It looked just like the picture on this website.
i thought i was nuts,but i saw one in my back yard in new fairfield ct
I could not believe my eyes, two wolves crossed our back yard in Avon at around 7AM this morning. One of them seemed to be hurt on the back leg. Amazing, what a sight to see….
I live in Bethany, Ct. Yesterday morning, I saw what looked like a gray wolf in the front of my house at daybreak. It did not look like any of the coyotes that we have here and the size and coloration was such that I thought it was a wolf, although I can not be sure. The tracks (there was a snow covering) did not have the more oval shape of a coyote, but rather wider. It looked healthy, strong, beautiful and I was in awe.
http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/eastoncourier/news/localnews/44502-forest-early-riser.html
Leaving our home last evening we saw what we believe was a gray wolf. It was much broader in the shoulders and a lighter color than a coyote. It stopped to look at us when our headlights hit it and it returned a howl back to my husband. We looked up images on the internet and are fairly certain that it was a wolf we saw.
We live in Oakdale, CT, on old farm land in a somewhat residential area.
I haven’t seen a wolf, but we surely heard one howling in the woods adjacent our house this evening around 7 PM. Our land abuts Nehantic State Forest in Salem.
I have never heard a Wolf in the wild before. Very loud, not to be ignored when at fairly close range. We first heard it in the house with the TV on. When we investigated with a flash light we saw the eyes about 80 to 90 yards away and that frightened it away.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I SAW A WOLF THIS MORNING, New Year’s Day, 2010! I live in FAIRFIELD, Ct, and it was sitting in the middle of my snowy driveway. It definitely was the size and proportions of a wolf, not a coyote or fox. And it was not a stray dog. I live on four acres just south of the Merritt and I have lots of deer throughout the year (a good meal for a wolf, no?) After watching it for ten minutes, I went outside to say hello, and of course, he trotted off in the direction of some nearby woods…Talk about a beautiful way to begin the New Year… I’m heading out shortly to see if I can photograph its footprints in the snow.
Laura,Happy New Year to you! My husband Saw a wolf just a half-hour ago!!!!! We live in Canterbury,Ct. About 20 min. North of Foxwoods. My Grandmother owns the 80 acres of complete woods that is behind our house,so we are used to seeing all kinds of wild animals.Baldwin Brook runs through our property,and he was down by the water. Like you said-What a way to start 2010!!!!!!!! He is POSITIVE it was a wolf,and I’m glad to see that other people have also seen these beautiful creatures. If we see him again,I’ll let everyone know!
Kim, that’s SO COOL! A little while ago I googled “wolf symbolism” and got some pretty interesting stuff, i.e.: http://paganismwicca.suite101.com/article.cfm/wolf_influential_pagan_symbol
THANKS for responding, and an auspicious New Year to you both!
xxx
Laura
I think the flurry of sightings and hearing the howling on Dec 31 / Jan 1 is interesting considering that it was a full moon on New Year’s eve! How wonderful that there is finally a photo of a wolf in CT – Easton to be exact (see Dec 17 posting above). As I commented on the Easton newspaper website – people who are fearful that wolves are back need to realize that motor vehicles pose a much greater risk to our lives than any wild animal every will.
I live in Naugatuck and several weeks ago I saw what I think was a wolf in my yard. He was gray, very healthy looking and not at all timid. I thought at first it was a coyote, but it was very large. It stayed around for about half an hour,
On Jan 14th & 15th I spotted a large Canis something on the ice in the quaddick reservoir. A fast mover, larger than my 60lb mutt with a stride that was greater. I did snap a photo, but the subject was already 1/4 mile away and close to the opposite shore abutting state land. So the photo isnt going to prove anything but fuel debate. Still, Im leaning toward Canis Lupis. If you want the image then email me and decide for yourself. johnhu1966@netscape.net
What a surprise. I have seen many red foxes and plenty of coyotes and several bears in my Canton Ct backyard. Jan 19,2010, while looking out my back picture window there was a huge, broad shouldered long-legged coyote? I stepped out onto my deck, not believing what I was seeing (it was so big). It was looking right at me while pacing back and forth (probably smelling my shepard). Then I saw the second smaller one waiting impatiently to move on. Soon enough they ran thru the yard and up the street towards the top of the mt.
I really thought It could not have been, till the next day. The plumber, who lives in Avon CT just happened to bring up on his own that he had seen two gray wolves in his yard twice in the past week. That was when I knew for sure that I too had seen a gray wolf. What a thrill! I have my camera ready now.
About 10 am today 1/24/2010 I looked out my kitchen window and saw a beautiful No. American gray wolf running through my backyard. I live in Prospect, Ct.
Between 2-3 AM on January 23rd I definately heard the unmistakable sound of wolves howling in the forested land adjacent to Rt.63 where I live in Naugatuck . In the 37 years I have lived in Naugatuck, I have never heard that sound here before. It woke me out of a sound sleep. Wolves are definately back here in Connecticut.
This morning, throught the snowfall, my husband & I saw 3 wolves moving through the woods behind our home. We are in New Milford, east of town, and they were headed towards the reservoir. They were bigger than coyote, huskier, and didn’t lope like coyotes. They looked really healthy. Really cool.
I saw a gray wolf on my drive home last week. I live in Bloomfield on the Simsbury line. I am an avid outdoor’s-man and after having personally seen some gray wolves at Yellowstone national park in captivity, I am certain I saw a gray wolf crossing Mountain Rd. in West Hartford. It was at a location where I have often seen deer.
I worry about my 30 lbs dog who is often in my yard which is adjacent heavily wooded areas and state parks.
My house is located on rt. 79 in Madison, Ct. During today’s snow storm I looked into the wooded area of my back yard and saw what looked like a WOLF! I have seen many different animals back there including turkeys, deer, coyote, fox, rabbits…….but I never expected to see anything like this. I am now searching the web and am seeing that there are numerous reports of possible wolf sightings in Connecticut. Maybe the public should be made aware of the possibility of wolves in ct. for safety reasons
I live in Branford directly on the water and I saw two of them twice months and months ago. No one believed me. I’m glad to hear that other people have spotted them too. The two that I saw were so beautiful. They were huge and had a very thick coat on them. Absolutely gorgeous!!
Dear Joseph G, yes, you most likely did see a wolf! As far as “safety” is concerned, wolves are well known to be afraid of humans. I saw one in my driveway New Year’s Day and when I went outside to take a closer look- I was about 75 feet away- it took off as soon as it saw me. But what a wonderful way to initiate the New Year, what a gift!
I don’t have any pets and that could possibly be an issue although there plenty of deer to satisfy countless wolves…
Last week as we were driving away from our house, my husband, two sons and I spotted what we believed to be a wolf in our neighbor’s yard. We’ve all seen plenty of coyotes, but this was much larger, fluffier and seemed very healthy. It was headed for our neighbor’s stoop where her cat hangs out and couldn’t be dissauded from it’s destination until we honked our horn. We live in the northeastern section of Trumbull, CT and our street backs up to the Easton reservoir.
The afformentioned neighbor said she has also seen the “wolf” and had snapped a picture which she’s having developed. She said she has many pictures of the coyotes who come thru her yard and agreed that this was no coyote. Her yard backs up directly to the reservoir so she gets even more wildlife than ourselves.
On Sunday morning February 14th, I was leaving Gillete’s Castle in East Haddam when an animal that looked to be a wolf darted in front of my car. It was about the size of a large german shepard and was grey with a light-colored snout and face. It was on the trail of something and following a set of tracks. Can’t say for sure but would like to think so.
On Friday February 12th I was driving on Clapboard Hill with my family at dusk. At the intersection of Clapboard and Tanner Marsh, in Guilford CT one of my sons and my husband simultaneously shouted out WOLF!!! By the time they pointed me to where the animal was, I just got a quick glimpse of it from behind. It looked like the back of a very large light grey and white German Shepard. We have all seen coyotes on a number of occasions and this definitely was not a coyote. It was much larger, wider, fluffier, and healthier looking than a coyote. We were all quite surprised as we had no idea that wolves roamed in CT.
Just saw 2 along our fenceline…..Bigger than a coyote. Heard them earlier too….Around 6AM, howl was distinctly different from a coyote. Then I saw what was definately a coyote, so I went and photograhed the footprints in the snow. Coyote print +- 2″ Wolf print + 4″. North Guilford.
Despite what people say (including CT DEP), wolves are most definitely living in the State of CT.
I also live in New Milford, CT and have a pair of Eastern Timber Wolves that are permanent residents just off our property, near the resevoir off Second Hill & Upper Resevoir Roads.
I have extensively studied/ researched/ etc. Canids (wild & domestic) behavior/ psychology, language/ communication, etc. for several years – more specifically, w/ focus on the direct correlation/ comparison of Canis Lupus & its direct subspecies – Familiaris, assessing/ evaluating its efficacy (as a more effective method/ technique) raising, shaping, & advanced training of both domestic ‘pets’ & service dogs (of specific/ unconventional breed w/ higher intelligence) that exhibits more of an innate ability to comprehend/ communicate in the same manner. Bottom line – I know my wolves
Though we have a resident pack now of only 4-5 ‘Eastern Coyotes’ (aka Coy-Wolves that are definitely of Red Wolf mix) that I also keep close tabs on (after a close up encounter 2 yrs ago while the Alpha & Omega pair were teaching 6 pups stalking/ ambush techniques -until they were surprised to find out it was a human) . . . . these guys have since changed their routine behaviors, incl a big change in home territory since the wolves have moved in only a few mos ago & started marking their territory for themselves (w/ strategically ‘placed’ scat – esp. in the lower 1/2 of our property/ yard).
Though I had suspected wolves for a few months – viewing both enormously sized scat & huge tracks (over 4 1/4in. compared to smaller Coyotes w/ prints only around 1 1/2in). Also as compared to active/ thin build 65lb service dog w/ 3 3/4in print who stands only 28in at shoulder. Then one sunny, warm day, we both took each other by surprise, as he stood in the huge clearing in our yard – just past that nice safe fence. We had a good long stare off, until he stood down & eventually left . . . though he surely was taking his time.
I estimated that this BIG Black/ Charcoal Timber Wolf was very easily, a solid 85-90 lbs (if not much more), and could easily tower over my 28in (at shoulder) service dog. Never in my life have I ever seen such an absolutely beautiful animal.
I can tell anyone who’s not sure, that once you’ve heard a wolf call and/or territorial howl, there truly is no way you could ever mistake it for that high pitched, whiney yip yap of an Eastern Coyote call to gather. Wolves make their presence known w/ such a deep, broad chested vocalization that gives you nothing but goosebumps – in a good way.
So to all those CT State ‘officials’ who say they do not exist here – you couldn’t be more wrong! All I truly hope for, is that they take all the sightings into serious consideration to change the way that hunting & destroy permits here are handed out. This is an endangered animal that has finally made its way back after almost 200 years. It was beyond tragic, what human ignorance did to them back then – let’s make sure that it doesn’t happen again.
My mother-in-law and I were driving along Rt 177 in Plainville, CT near the Farmington line late this morning and saw an animal smaller than a deer but larger than a coyote run across the road ahead of us. As we passed him/her, we saw what definitely looked to be a grey wolf standing by the road looking back at us. It was not a coyote and appeared to be the size of a very large German Shepherd – but with obvious wolf features. It was light grey, tan and dark grey and quite healthy-looking.
I saved my son’s cat that I’m “catsitting” from a grey wolf this morning. The cat was walking across my backyard around 7:30 AM when I saw the wolf starting to run toward him from my neighbor’s house. I ran out the back door scaring him off into the woods. We live in South Windsor in a residential area with a small strip of woods behine our house.
People deserve very good life and credit loans or just short term loan would make it much better. Just because people’s freedom bases on money.
I was driving home tonight and hit what appeared to be a large grey wolf. It looked to be about 80 lbs. The state police came and saw the animal after it had been ran over many times. I have seen many coyotes and am positive it was not one. 3 other people in the car behind me said they were sure it was a wolf also. We were driving on I 95 at exit 22 in wethersfeild ct.
Karen – what did the police say and what are they doing with the animal – will they find someone to identify it?
State police came and saw the remains on the highway. They could have cared less what it was. There is hair stuck in the grille of the car. I am going to get a sample today and see if anyone is interested in testing it.
Karen – I recommend emailing Vicki Croke, New England journalist who writes and reports about animals. She would be interested and has commented on a local news show about the possibility of wolves in New England. vickicroke@vickicroke.com
Karen – Pleas update this thread on the results – We are ALL interested….
I will email Vicky and keep you posted!
I have been in contact with the CT DEP a number of times regarding the PAIR of what I believed were ‘Eastern’ Timber Wolves. Luckily, there is a Canid & Canis Lupus (Gray/ Timber Wolf) expert there which has had hands on experience with several projects involving not just the Gray Wolves of the Wisconsin area, but also the Mexican Gray Wolf of the Southwestern States and also the Red Wolf that once used to be common to the Southeast (now found in parts of Canada, esp. Algonquin Park). It has been such a relief to speak with someone who knows what they’re talking about and also has given me enough respect to actually listen and speak at length with me, and also acknowledging the fact that I do know my Canids.
As many people are not aware, the Eastern Coyotes found in our State of CT (as well as NY, MA, etc.) have genetically (DNA) tested positive as RED WOLF HYBRIDS. This is the reason why they are so much larger than their Western (original) counterparts. Initially, it was the Western Coyote that migrated into the Midwest and eventually made their way up North into Canada – where they bred with the Red Wolf – before making their way across and back down into the Northeastern States. While they certainly are larger (avg. weight 30-40 lbs, sometimes slightly more), people definitely need to make sure they are not getting confused with what are potentially WOLF sightings. THIS is one reason why CT DEP tends to disregard people so often, as they could occasionally be mistaken. With my original Eastern Coyote pack dwindled down now to only 2 remaining offspring, I have to say that there is a male Coyote that is incredibly large for a Coyote – averaging around 55-60 lbs easily. But there is no mistaking that he is a Coyotes, with typical long, skinny legs, flatter skull transitioning into his muzzle, with a typical bouncy gait and is extremely skittish. While he hasn’t yet shed his winter coat (e.g. blown coat) yet, his appearance can be on the bulkier side & is the typical mix of gray, tan, white & black coloring. Their vocalizations are also the typical yip, yap & howling is much higher pitched with a distinct drop off at the end (calling other members of the pack). I could see how he might be confused with a wolf by some people, but our other resident could never be . . .
In speaking at length (& several times) with my guy at DEP, we are in the process of deciding exactly how this Timber Wolf came to be here in our State. Apparently the (color) phase of this solid black wolf is NOT common to the Eastern Timber Wolf, but more so, of the WESTERN Timber Wolf (and many of Northern Canada). Though CT DEP has admitted (at least to me) that they are FULLY AWARE OF WOLVES IN CT, they are not as concerned since they haven’t been able to identify ‘mating pairs’ of wolves, as much as they are aware of individuals. It is only when a mating pair can be positively identified, that I believe they will take notice – as this is a situation in which an actual PACK OF WOLVES can evolve and begin to claim territory – as well as hunting larger game on a regular basis (as well as be a possible concern for humans and/or livestock, etc.)
While we are still rying to figure out the origin of this huge 85-90+ lb. BLACK Timber Wolf, one possibility was raised by DEP as to whether it was a possible HYBRID that someone released – since that ‘phase’ is not common of the Eastern Wolf or whether it has taken the same migration route as the Eastern Coyotes – especially since I have confirmed a PAIR and not just an individual animal. Though it is unlikely that Western Timber Wolves made their way to CT from Wisconsin (via Canada), it isn’t impossible either. In many studies on the Yellowstone Western Timber Wolves (Timber Wolf & Gray Wolf are the same animal), they have found many individual pack members that have dispersed from the pack – up to 300 miles away from their original location, though they rarely do travel that far (considering there aren’t many routes available to avoid humans, roads, etc. as well as encountering the danger of travelling through other packs territories).
The exact origin of the pair of wolves I have here, may never be known. In the case of a wolf hybrid that was released by its owner, which many sightings may also be – esp. now that it is illegal in most States to own one, I have thought of a little trick that ‘might’ work to determine just that. & impatiently waiting for the next close up encounter I have with my Black Timber Wolf – to barck out the command ‘sit’. My belief is, should it have ever been owned (e.g. tamed), the most important command it would’ve ever been taught would be to sit. My thought premise is that if it was ever domesticated, I should have some type of response – whether it actually sits or not – if it is wild, it won’t make a bit of difference, as WOLVES, while they do not care to be near humans – WILL NOT BE SKITTISH OR RUN LIKE COYOTES, BUT WILL USUALLY STAND THEIR GROUND (important for everyone to note).
WHAT PEOPLE NEED TO DO WHEN SIGHTING what they believe to be a Timber/ Gray Wolf, is to document it as best they can. Make sure to get a picture of the animal, or even better, a video – to offer as proof when contacting the DEP. It will give them the opportunity to examine the animal characteristics, from appearance to gait, in order to correctly/ positively identify the animal. It will also serve to prove the existence to any naysayers as well.
As a last note, people need to remember what I stated above – as WOLVES do not act the same as the Coyote/ Red Wolf Hybrids here in the Northeast. While Wolves will avoid humans as much as possible, THEY ARE NOT SKITTISH LIKE COYOTE HYBRIDS here, and will not normally run away at the first sight. WOLVES WILL STAND THEIR GROUND – as they are top predators (and most in Today’s worlds are not familar with the history/ danger associated w/ man – as they are FEDERALLY PROTECTED AS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES & IT IS FEDERALLY ILLEGAL TO SHOOT ANY WOLF AND/OR POSSES SUCH A WOLF PELT FOR ANY REASON) I believe each offense has a fine of $100,000 and possible mandatory jail time as well).
Also, if you do encounter a wolf at closer range – DO NOT EVER TURN YOUR BACK & DO NOT EVER EVER RUN. Always STAND YOUR GROUND & DO NOT STARE (as this is a direct threat for most every animal, especially Canids – even their direct sub-species, the domestic dog). I would highly suggest that while you stand there, look slightly off to the side & if you can remember, visibly YAWN. Any Canid will read this action as you are not a threat/ mean no harm, but you are not a pushover either & will not be regarded as ‘prey’ (which is ANYTHING that runs away). The act of yawning is usually perceived as a diffusing a tense situation – as though you do not acknowledge their presence as a threat (much like you have better things to do than cave into their threats). Any Canid should subsequently walk off/ away on their own, at which you should wait a few minutes before you leave – walking ‘backwards’ for a little while first (as they may walk off, but may also still be watching). Always remember to stay as calm as possible as well (think of something non-relative, maybe what you had for breakfast or dinner the night before).
my son and i witness a pack of wolve take a deer in feb. last night a lone wovle retun to my back yard. I watch him or her for 20 min until it was to dark , he was very timmed . he would keep moving back an forth looking to see if anyone was around I was in my house watching thur the window. long legs as long as my arms ,little bigger than a sheppard. I live in new hartford off steel rd thousands of acers. Its great to see all the wild life out here many bears .when my son and I saw them take the deer I told him its like living in the wild kingdom.5/3/2010
The other day I was in a discussion with a coworker about wolves in CT. I told him last year when I went fishing that I saw from a far what I believed was a grey wolf chasing after a white tail in a wide open area down near the shore. The one thing that I found fascinating about this chase was this canine was gaining on the deer and the deer was running wide open throttle. That was no ordinary dog chasing a deer. And it was indeed not a coyote. I know coyotes when I see them as they’re all over here in Colchester. I’m convince based on the size of this animal and the awesome speed it exhibited that it was indeed a wolf. The wolf ended the chase when the deer jumped over an obstacle and ran off into the woods. I believe the CTDEP is incorrect stating that there are no wolves in CT.
I had a discussion with Dan Stahler, biologist for the Yellowstone Wolf Project. concerning possible wolves, or coywolves, in the New England area. Dan studied at the University of Vermont and is very knowledgeable about wolf/coyote activity in the New England area. I have observed several coyotes in Yellowstone and their average weight is 25-35 lbs, so when I had a couple of “coyote” that were in the 70-80 lb range on my property I knew these were not typical coyote. In fact the animals in my area were more similar to wolves than coyote, One was creme in color, one was solid black, and two were a gray/brown mix. Dan stated that at some point a wolf , or wolves, from Canada has mated with coyote(s) and this cross breed(which many are now calling coywolves) was created. Dan stated that the mix of the two breeds is genetically possible, and likely, and that they definitely would produce viable offspring. I have had several deer killed by this pack animal, and the typical coyote would not have been capable of taking down large prey like I located.
So basically in New England there are many people reporting wolf sightings, and they are not far off. Typically the wolf needs 50-100 miles of forest to survive, and that is where you are going to normally find them. Wolves living in a densely wooded area are also not likely to be seen very often, so long as there is an adequate food supply such as deer. Rick McIntyre(YWP) spent fifteen years in Alaska and never saw a wolf, but now he is in Yellowstone and has seen wolves every singe day for over ten years. So a lot depends on the geographical makeup as to whether you might see a wolf, or a coywolf, but at the same time they are very likely there.
Feel free to contact me at Dave@wolfwatcher .com
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I am at present in Rhode Island
Just as another FYI for (at least most of NY & CT – most likely the rest of New England) – THERE ARE NO (100%) COYOTES IN NEW ENGLAND – Your friend Dan is correct as the ‘Coyote’ population here has already been DNA TESTED AS POSITIVE FOR WESTERN COYOTE/ RED WOLF HYBRIDS. So anyone that thinks they’re seeing Coyotes, they actually ARE RED WOLF HYBRIDS – AKA COYWOLF. If you know anything of RED WOLVES, they are in fact, quite small compared to the Western Timber Wolf (found in Yellowstone – which usually average around 80-100 lbs on average , BUT there was ONE WESTERN TIMBER WOLF they identified weighing a HEALTHY 185lbs!)
The Western Coyotes first migrated North through Canada before mating with the RED WOLVES – (which were originally common in the SOUTHEAST STATES before extermination – but now being reintroduced. Afterwhich, they found naturally occurring in ALGONQUIN PARK/ ONTARIO) – then those hybrids (obviously competing for shrinking territories) migrated South into NEW ENGLAND – hence, why all the Coyote here are RED WOLF HYBRIDS or COYWOLVES.
VERY RARELY will you ever find a WESTERN TIMBER WOLF in New England, but people may actually be seeing EASTERN TIMBER WOLVES, which were part of a re-release program quite some years ago in the ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS. You are correct, in the wolves typically need anywhere from a 50-100 SQUARE MILES per pack/ territory – whereas the Coyote/Wolf Hybrids have adapted (as most Coyotes do) and need only 7-12 SQUARE MILES per pack territory – depending on the food & water resources available to them.
PEOPLE SHOULD ALSO KNOW THAT BLACK CANIDS IN NEW ENGLAND – are not usually wolves (though the pair I ‘had’ were most definitely wolves – and with the black phase at almost 100 lbs, was a WESTERN TIMBER WOLF – whether it migrated from the West through Canada to get here or another new hybrid – I & the CT DEP are still trying to figure out before they disappeared), but the BLACK PHASE IS ALSO COMMON TO COYOTES! It may not be all that common, but there are indeed BLACK PHASED COYOTES in existence – mine was not.
There are several factors – other than weight- to take into consideration when trying to determine a Coyote vs. Wolf, including tracks – in which overall foot size, pad shape, size in comparison, and also the proximity of ‘toe prints’ to other ‘toe prints’ can define a wolf from a coyote. Also the fullness of the face ‘tufts’, carriage of the tail, gait, how slender vs. broad different physical attributes are, as well as vocalizations **are most important as well.
It would do a lot of good for people to try to familiarize themselves with actual physical characteristics – and there is a wealth of information (and pictures/ examples, etc.) as long as you can find a valid website – usually with more biological informaiton (vs. some ‘hunter’s website’)
While there is no doubt that there are wolves in New England, the question remains (especially for the DEP) whether there are any ‘breeding pairs’ or even actual packs that have formed. While I personally have had the CT DEP admit that there truly are wolves in CT (at least), many of them may be hybrids (dog/ wolf) that were once people’s pet (now illegal) that were in turn released into the wild. The issue remains for them, that they can only confirm ‘individual’ animals and have not yet found any reports of – as I said- breeding pairs or actual packs larger than the two/ pair. Hybrids will also chase down deer with no problem (most are Western wolf hybrids), and even a good sized Coyote will give chase (I have one Coyote/ Red Wolf hybrid) from last year’s litter that is a good 50-60 lbs – which is absolutely HUGE for a N.E. Coyote (hybrid). Most average between 25-40 lbs at best, and they are quite ‘chatty’ – compared especially to full blood wolves (which have quite different vocalizations that are more ‘bellow’-ish, deep, direct w/ limited barks/ no yip yap like Coyotes).
So yes, there are wolves here – just a matter of what kind, whether they were released as once owned pets, or even part of a reintroduction program – such as that in the Adirondacks (Eastern Timber Wolves – also much smaller than their Western counterparts), some years ago OR the all too common Coyote/Red Wolf Hybrids that everyone mistakes for ‘just Coyotes’ (that were genetically/ DNA tested positive for Red Wolf – only).
Again, to those unaware, there is PLENTY of still pristine / viable land throughout New England capable of supporting actual wolves (as they are much more shy of humans than the Coyote hybrids. I for one, living in the southern part of the Litchfield Hills – which go on for ever (& includes the Appalachain Trail for quite some span – how many states? Virginia thru Maine?), and w/ the over 400 acres of versatile farm/ grass/ scrub/ woodland abutting our property w/ a wealth of viable resources – running water/ brooks/ streams/ resevoirs and food sources – deer, rabbits, raccoons, opposum, etc. etc. – and plenty of steep hillsides to easily hide/ dig dens out of, it really isn’t that far fetched for wolves to be in/ near Danbury. I’m only 2 towns up & the lake running all the way through to Sherman, rolling hills & moutains
all the way down to my old neighborhood – still untouched woodland (where I used to ride my horse up mountain trails) . . . .
The people who wrote this original article haven’t really done much research as far as I’m concerned . . . . if you’re ever up for actually seeing this wildlife for yourself, my door is always open
I live in Foster RI (about 1 mile from Killingly CT) and have seen several times a “wolf” looking animal jogging down the rural road that I live on. He/She is aprox 80-100lbs and brindle in color. I have tried unsuccessfully to take a picture, but everytime he spots me, she runs away……fast! So far the wolf (hybrid or coy dog/ who really knows!) has not been agressive or interested in my domesticated animals….yet!
I administer the website http://www.wolfwatcher.com and also link facebook directly from the homepage. My facebook name is Wolf Watcher. If anyone gets pics of these wolves that they are reported I would invite and certainly appreciate any photos you might have be posted on my facebook page if possible. I am very interesting and will follow up. It certainly sounds like there are numerous sightings in Ct. and nearby RI. The ideal scenario would be to identify and possibly radio collar some of these animals and in fact see if there are packs within the New England states.
Thanks and hope to hear from many of you.
Dave@wolfwatcher.com
While hiking on a horse/snowmobile trail, northeast out of the Horse Camp in Nachaug State Forest, on Sunday, October 3, at about 2:30 PM, I watched a large, dark brown/black coyote-like animal cross my path. It did not see me, though it was about 50 yards out. It loped at a calm pace, tail straight out following the body. Head was shaped more like a wolf, but the animal was just shy of the usual dense heft of a wolf, guessing weight to be 55-70 LBS. It circled back toward me,as it distanced away,and caught my gaze. Eyes were brighter than most canines, almost albino in shade, but, now out at least 75 yds., I could not make a good call on their color. Quickly it entered dense woods and gone from sight. The following day I called CT DEP to report the sighting, and the person I talked asked for all relevant facts, which I gave freely. My question about other such sitings in this area could not be confirmed by this agent.
Will return to that area, later this weekend for more viewing, packing a camera.
October 18, 2010
This morning while walking my dog, two beautiful grey wolves came out of the woods from the resevoir and crossed the street behind me. They were the size of a large sheppard, making my standard schnauzer look very small.
The two wolves stopped and look at us, one ran back into the woods, the other continued to cross and disappeared into the woods. I was a little nervous about my return trip home , passing the spot they were seen and called my husband at work to come and get us. We have seen several coyotes in the neighborhood, this was my first wolf. Awesome
the above wolf sighting was in Prospect, CT I forgot to add that
I live in Simsbury and in the past year have seen bears, coyotes, deer, gray wolves and a fox in my yard. Today I saw a big red wolf crossing Rt185 on the Bloomfield line. He was huge. I didn’t think they got that big. Bigger than my labs!
Friday October 30 driving North on Route 8, past Echo Lake Road and before the Thomaston for exit for route 6 in Connecticut. I had to slam on my brakes to avoid hitting what I thought was a wolf running across the highway. It had the distinctive black tip on the tail, the scale of the head to the body was large, and the length of the legs seemed elongated, weighing a tleast 70lbs. I have seen wolves in our land south east of that location I believe a grey wolf- a red wolf- possible coyote combo.
Sunday Nov 7th Myself and my son were walking behing my house in Windsor Locks, CT. Behind my house is is spring park and is it is very wooded and quite interesting. Over the years I have seen all sorts of various wildlife including bear,turkey,deer,coyote etc. But today I crossed pathes with what I belived was a Grey Wolf. I thought at first it was a coyote but once it stopped
Sunday Nov 7th Myself and my son were walking behing my house in Windsor Locks, CT. Behind my house is is spring park and is it is very wooded and quite interesting. Over the years I have seen all sorts of various wildlife including bear,turkey,deer,coyote etc. But today I crossed pathes with what I belived was a Grey Wolf. I thought at first it was a coyote but once it stopped to check us out I realized it was not a coyote. It was for sure keeping an eye on us. it would stop look at us travel 20 feet then stop again and again. it had the higher ground on us and I thought it going to come after us for lunch. I cant say I was not nervous but I had my 357 with me so I felt a little safer! Is it possible wolfs can be around such a populated twon so close to the airport??
A few nights ago, exiting off 691W, exit 4, in Southington, CT, a gray long-haired wolf with very long legs ran out in front of my car. It was startling to see, but I was glad to be at the right place at the right time.
This weekend my friend and I were riding our horses in protected open space in Cheshire, Ct when we came across the freshly killed and half gutted carcass of a deer. We turned around on the trail and shortly after a large bodied, shorter legged dog-like animal ran across our path and stopped and looked at us. It probably weighed 90-100lbs judgeing by the sizeof my own dog and was grey and fluffy It did not look like any coyote I have ever seen which tend to have longer legs and look more gangly. It stood there staring at us and I yelled at it to go away. It began to trot off towards the deer carcass and then stopped and turned back towards us. We turned our horses and galloped away as they were starting to get jittery. I called the DEP and they said no wolves could be in these woods. This thing was bold – not afraid of us at all.
Hi. I also live in Cheshire, CT. Southern portion of town bordering both Hamden and Wallingford. One night last week my dog was barking like crazy outside around 8:30. I went outside and in the wooded area across the street I could hear lots of howling. Almost like a frenzied howl. I quickly picked up my dog (medium sized) and took her inside. Heard lots of howling that night.
On Friday night, November 19 (a few days after the above), I was driving down Tuttle Ave around 11:30 pm and casually walking on the side of the road was, what I now believe was a wolf. When I first saw it, my initial reaction was wolf, but then I talked myself out if it and decided it must be a coyote as we could not possibly have wolves in the neighborhood.
Now tonight, November 21 my daughters friend came over around 6 pm. She said that as they turned onto my street, which is off of Tuttle Ave, both her and her mom saw a wolf. She said that it went into the woods shying away from the headlights. And she also said it was HUGE and no way it could be anything else.
So I went on line to find information regarding wolves. Most notably if they are territorial or could the wolf just be passing thru on a journey someplace else, preferably far away from me. Thanks for all the information and the thread of conversation, very interesting and I have to admit a bit scary, especially with regards to daytime sightings. I must remain ever vigilant since we have a dog who would invite the wolf over to play!
I am sure I saw a wolf in the south part of Cheshire bordering Wallingford and Hamden last June. It was about 100 lbs,, gray and had a very confident, powerful air about him as he ran across the street into the woods. The confidence and speed with which he moved was different than anything I have ever seen in an animal. It looked like he was putting no effort at all into running but was moving so fast. He definitely looked like he knew he owned the place and wasn’t scared of anything at all around him. It shook me up. My dog, a husky/yellow laborador mix acted like she didn’t see him as I think she knew she was out of her league with this animal. He had a ruff of gray fur around his face, large ears and a large snout and not an ounce of fat on him.
A few years ago my son and father-in-law both reported seeing what they believed to be were 3 wolves in Southingon. My father-in-law called the DEP and they offered their apparently standard response “there are no wolves in CT”… With all of these reports, I don’t know why we can’t get a straight answer. The reason I’m adding my comment now is because the other night, I had to jump out of bed to check out the loud howling sounds of what certainly seemed like a pack of wolves in the nearby wooded areas. I also made sure that our dog was still safe inside!
Just saw a wolf in my backyard in easton, CT. Thought it was a coyote but this was not a coyote. At first I thought it was astray dog because it was so big. Then it turned to look at me and I couldn’t beleive it. Add another species to the list!!
Swear I just saw a wolf in my backyard this morning, the same large gray animal that ran in front of us while going for a walk a few months back.
My hound mix started barking wildly this morning at something on the other side of our fence, it took a minute for me to see it, but staring boldly back at him was a something gray and the size of a german shepherd. It did not move, it just kept looking into the yard and then at me on the deck. When my dog finally broke his concentration, I got him back in the house and it went back into the woods… or so I thought because ten minutes later when I got in my truck to go work, I saw it walking along my back fence. To anyone that thinks it was a coyote, it was about 15 feet from my dog, and the size difference was quite apparent… this had to be a wolf.
I had an encouter at haystack m.t Norfolk C.T.I was walking with a heavy pack and came to about the upper parking lot and obsevered two what i thought to be dogs.They were sniffing the ground where another hiker just came from with his two dogs.These dogs stopped starred one jumped up on a rock wall and sniffed.At this time i thought they where someones lose dogs so i walked towards them they ran at this time no one else was around so then i though someone might be hurt and there dogs are running wild.As i got to the trail to the point where the trail go’s up.I turned around and walked back about 1/10 of a mile i look down to my left and one of the two dogs are walking with me about 5 feet away then the dog/red wolf looks at me dead in the eyes and runs faster than my brothers fat ass dogs.I look behind my the other one is 20 feet behind me it made me a little startled at first the grey one behind me was way more standoffish then after we locked eyes he ran by my and cought up to the red one they then both stopped about 100 feet away and looked back.Then they were gone At this time i realized they were not domesic.The red one was so close it could have rubbed up against me both were about 70-80 pounds the red one was a little bigger the grey one was way more standoffish.Both looked like the never been grommed ran way faster than and other dog.That day the wind was at my face so i think thats why i ran in to them.I can tell you i was no affaid until they ran off and i realized they weren’t anyones pets.
I love how there are so many experts on determining weight of an animal by a glance. How exactly can you determine if there is not an ounce of fat on something if it is moving at a distance and has a fur coat?
Every “Wolf” sighting in Connecticut is nothing more than a very healthy Coyote. Which by chance happens to share DNA with the Grey Wolf. (SCSU Study)
All of the specimens referred to are simply healthy, well fed, coyotes, which by the way are NOT indigenous to Connecticut.
The reality is what you though was a 100pound wolf (because you have a 70 pound dog…your now an expert) was probably 40lb (which is a large Coyote, but a Coyote of 104lb was recently shot in MO)
I’ve seen ALOT of Coyotes in Connecticut. Some tiny little skinny mangy weasel faced mutts, and some pretty large well groomed healthy animals that would have tipped the scales at 45lb if I had been able to get a shot off at them, but because they hardly ever stop moving they are pretty hard to shoot.
The people who see Wolves here in CT are the same ones that say they see Mountain Lions too. They just don’t realize that Bobcats get pretty big too, and they forget that they should be seeing a tail, and then they mistakenly remember seeing a tail and the story just goes on and on.
With all of the game tracker cameras in the woods for months of Hunting season, there is not one single photo of a WOLF. There are alot of big coyotes…but no Wolves.
Definately saw two together near Miller’s Pond in Durham in 2002. Wife saw one crossing the road in Durham in Dec. 2010. Very large and very pretty.
While on my way to my music audition at UConn, our GPS took us up a very steep and windy Road called Ravine Road. After about a mile of climbing I noticed something that look like a large dog with a very bushy tale, run across the road and jump a snow bank. I instantly thought of a wolf but my dad had his doubts. So we slowly pulled up to were the animals had crossed, and when we pulled up the animal turned its head and looked at us and it was unmistakably a Grey Wolf. The wolf looked around 90-100 pounds, had a long snout, pointed ears, a grey complexion with darker highlights around the eyes and ears, and had a shaggy short of coat around the head and neck. I up to this point did not think that Wolves had made it as far south as CT but after this sitting have have absolutely no doubt in my mind that the Grey Wolf is once again roaming the CT wilderness.
Today we spotted a gray wolf at 11:30 a.m. in our back yard of East Haddam, CT. We watched him come fairly close to the house before wandering over the ridge towards the pond and woods. No doubt that it was a wolf.
Today i was driving home to Plainville, CT from Bristol, CT. I turned onto Camp St. In Bristol, CT and drove down maybe 0.02 miles to find something running across the street. it was about 2:13am when this happened. It ran across from The Plainville side of the road to the Bristol side. I’ve seen almost every animal in CT from Bears, Deer, Coyotes, Fox. i’ve seen them all. and the only way i can explain this dog. he had a tail almost like a fox all big and fuzzy. but it was black and gray and white. it definitely was not a husky. i know what they look like and it wasn’t one AT ALL!! i’ve seen wolf documentaries before, and it looked like the ones i’ve seen on TV. my heart stopped when i saw it. it was so beautiful and at the same time i didn’t know what to say i had never ever ever seen one up in CT and never heard of one being up or around here before. it’s February vacation, i hope everyone is safe, one wolf by itself. i don’t think that’s such a good thing. won’t it be hungry?
Just a note. I had a wolf pass through my yard in Norwalk, CT.
It was not in good shape. Very thin and its tail was shabby looking.
When it was about 50 feet from me, I opened my back door and called to it.
It stopped and looked at me, then turned and continued on its way.
I knew it was a wolf because we had recently seen some at the Bridgeport zoo.
We have seen a lot of animals and birds in our back yard, but seeing a wolf was the most unusual.
So, at least one is even in southern CT. and in a somewhat residential areas.
I was born near Ashford/Warreville CT. I lived as a child in Ashford CT. My father was an avid hunter and out-doorsmen. He passed his love of the country on to me. Personally, I have photos of puma within Ashford. Also, there was a wolf as a child that came into our yard and very close to me. My father scared it away and I was about 4 years old. I have lived and hunted in may places. A whole population establishing itself is a profound phenomena. A lone wolf… It happens! The nay sayers are just jealous they weren’t there to see it. The quiet corner is beautiful country. The true swap Yankee’s understand that place.
Best wishes, good hunting!!!
M
Our small dog has taken to lunging at our glass slider onto our deck at night. We assumed a cat and never bothered to look. On March 2 around 9 PM, i walked to the door based on my husband’s observation of a large animal on our patio, and looked into the eyes of a wolf about 20 feet from where I stood. A large, lean, grey animal, he made brief eye contact and ran back in the direction he came from. We thought we had seen one in late fall about a mile from our home, but the siting was so brief that we weren’t comfortable with the assumption of wolf. This time there was no question. Perhaps an adolescent, or just a function of my shock, it appeared thinner than the photos that document the animal, but it had all the trademark markings and it was much different than the coyotes that frequent our Old Lyme, CT backyard. Unfortunately, this means the end of freedom for our dog, who would be no match. We live near Stone’s Ranch, a military reservation with acres of forest and plenty of deer, so I hope things work out for the wolf. A very stunning sight in any case.
Our dog went nuts and as I checked it out I saw two large gray canines walking calmly through our woods. I’ve seen many coyotes and these were larger and differently colored.
I was hiking in Groton when I came over a ridge of rocks when I saw this awsome animal. With the camera in my pack, I could only watch as it slowly walked deeper out of sight. After careful considerartion I thought this had to be a wolf. The tale from mid to tip was jet black. Luckily he and I were both alone. Would love to see it again. March15 2011
I saw a post from Nancy in Vernon and from the description of your area I think you might live on the same road as me. My wife has been seeing the wolf for a few months and I thought she was nuts but I saw him or her for myself clear a day yesterday from my porch roughly 50 yds away what a sight!!!!!!
I was unable to get a pic because I wasn’t expecting to see it i have seen all types of wildlife but that was a real treat.
If you have pics I would love to see them please feel free to email them to me.
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Paul I saw your post from Dec 22nd and to be blunt you are nuts!!!!
I am an avid hunter and outdoorsman and have seen one for myself!!
Yes I agree pepole can mistake animals for others but a fact is just that a fact.
I have seen bears,moose,coyotee,and have found cat prints the size of my hand in Ct. as well as many other animals.
I believe I saw a wolf on Rainbow Road in Windsor, CT on 3/31/11. Much larger than the coyotes I’ve seen and mostly grey and Shepard looking.
Last night I was on my back deck. I live on the Monroe and Newtown, CT border. I think I saw two wolves in my backyard under my flood light. It stopped and stared for about 20 seconds. I watched in awe until it ran off, followed by a second one that I didnt see at first. They definitly were not coyotes. I see those all the time. I looked up pictures of gray wolves and it looks exactly like I saw.
We saw a huge grey wolf in the field next to our house in Wallingford, CT. Is it normal for them to be resting out in the open field while it is still daylight? My neighbors saw the same one crossing our road as they took a walk yesterday. It was very large and not at all scared to see them. It just casually walked on by.
I am an avid wild life observer and today I just saw what I’m sure was a wolf right here in CT… I’ve seen lots of coyotes…this had no resemblence of a coyote at all…the picture at the top of this web site was spot on! I just took my camera out of my back pocket 5 minutes before a quick car ride to the store in Litchfield when on RTE 61 right before Winvian on the left in a field there it stood. Majestic really….huge. I stopped right there in my tracks as I knew the moment needed to be seized. I knew in that second I had left the camera at home and my phone camera was going to help so i called my hubby and gave him the play by play. I know enough to stare at the animal to capture each detail to recall later. Words that came to mind…husky, large breed dog…german shephard…..full face….big stance….bigger than my lab at home so 100 pounds? Solid….long full bushy tail….gray in color….nice lines and features….not skiddish. stood her ground, staring at me….I then had to pull to the side of road so once I broke that 40 second connection she retreated gracefully into the woods….I had goosebumps…..i was ticked I didnt have the camera as it was the perfect photo opt but honored to have seen natures beauty. I know what I saw and am not looking for a affirmation…just wanted to share.
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on my way to work and saw gray wolf- fluffy coat, like large shepard, beautiful, watched me make the turn onto center street, but when I tried to slowly back up to see him again he turned and ran into the woods.
Not Coyote, much larger, different coloring and presence. Have seen wolves before in area and ny state.
I have to respectfully disagree with Paul’s comment. Although I, personally, have not seen a grey wolf in CT, it certainly is reasonable to believe that they could have migrated down from Canada, after all it’s only a few hundred miles to Ottawa. Now here’s a migration story that would really blow your mind – One of my best friends said that when he was living in Houston back in the mid-80′s he had witnessed seeing a BLACK PANTHER in the wild. Of course everyone he told thought he was nuts, but a few years later the local news channel reported several black panther sitings in the area. True story. So with that in mind, I have no reason to disbelieve the grey wolf sitings; it certainly seems more believable than black panthers in Texas.
In an early morning mountain bike ride today, I came across what I believe to be a wolf in a back trail in Tolland, CT. Like others on here, I have fox living in the woods behind my house, and I have had coyotes running through my yard as well. I have also owned and raced Siberian Huskies, so I am very familiar with the wildlife in my area, as well as various dog breeds. This animal was the size of a very large Shepherd, and it had a strange calmness about it when it saw me. After checking me out for 20 seconds, it took off down the trail away from me. What amazed me was the smoothness in which it trotted away. It just seemed different than any dog I have seen run before. Absolutely amazing sight to see.
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Confirmed! My cousin that lives in Winchester, CT sent me an email last weekend of a picture he took from his cell phone of a grey wolf! It was a little bit blurry, but you could definitely tell that it was a pic of a grey wolf. I wish there was a way I could upload it on here.
I am so excited to hear about the wolf sightings in Conn, how neat. My only hope is that people do not over react negatively. Just let them be and understand how wonderful it is to have these beautiful animals back in our state. One of my dreams is to hear a wolf howl in the wild, thinking I would have to go out west or to alaska to accomplish this. With any luck I will hear and see one right here in Conn. As for the DEP, I have hunted and fished most of my life in many different regions of the U.S.. Three years ago I came within 20 feet of hitting a mountain lion, puma,whatever one chooses to call it in Cornwall. When I called the DEP they said it was a bobcat. I just smiled. Please all remember when seeing these animals, LIVE AND LET LIVE
I live in the town of Fairfield and after two sightings (second sighting with my wife) I have to admit, “I think I saw a wolf.” The first was around dusk coming home down Sasco Hill Road. I caught a glimps of what I initially thought was large Shepherd crossing the road as I approached Old Post Road. I slowed down the car and unintentionally trapped the animal near a closed gate. I stopped the car and starred for several seconds … all that ran through my mind was, it’s not dog, it’s not a fox, it’s not a coyote, … what is this? Then it dawned on me, it can’t possibly be a wolf … there are no wolves in Fairfield! Now I’m not insinuating this was a large grey wolf but this was definately an animal in the wolf family. I was so surprised I quickly drove off and didn’t even think about taking a picture.
The second time was last night around 8:15pm as my wife and I walked down Veres road behind the dump. We both saw the large greyish animal glide across the ball field, stop, glance towards us, then quickly dissapear into the marsh. Again, this was not a coyote, fox or dog. I tried to get a picture but to no avail because my wife (a dog groomer) grabbed my hand in an attempt to get me out of there.
I am in no way a wildlife expert but I spent many a summer/winter hunting and trapping on my grandparents farm … this was like no dog/coyote/fox I had ever seen.
I have been very hesitant to mention this to anyone simply because I don’t want people to panic and because there are NO wolves in Fairfield but, I’m convinced we spotted a wolf or a wolf mixbreed.
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How is it that you slight others that estimate the size of an animal, then say that you saw a coyote that would have tipped the scales at 45 pounds. Just a question. Also like you I have hunted in this state and many others for close to fifty years, I know my animals. I have seen mountain lions or a mountain lion a few times in cornwall, not a bobcat . I am certain of this because of the lenth of the cats tail. As you know there is still quite a bit of wilderness in Conn, and lots and lots of deer. I have read reports that have said Conn has more deer per acre than any other state. Perfect for a cat or two, ditto for a wolf.
I swear my family and I had seen a grey wolf in Wilton, Ct. on aug 6th. It was too big to be a coyote. I have seen coyote, bobcat, fox and many other animals in Conn and never seen anything that looked like that. And it was not a dog.
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On my way home last night at about 2:30 a.m. I saw what I am sure was a grey wolf in Redding, CT. It occured on Church Hill Road. The wolf was running across the road at a good speed. The size was bigger than a german shepherd and it had many features that would conclude that it was indeed a wolf (ears, color, size, etc). I tried to follow it because it crossed the road down a street but the wolf had veered into the woods. This was an awesome sighting and I wish to see one again soon (in the car again, preferably!).
i saw an animal in worcester ma. yesterday i have a 110lb shepherd and he was close to that size. i have about 25 acres of woods i originally thought it was a coyote but i was told it was to big for a coyote. i went on line and the eastern wolf picture looked exactlly like what i saw. could it be possible in that area?
During the last week of August I heard a flock of crows squawking outside at around 7:30 am. We live along the Oyster River that divides West Haven, CT and Milford, CT. I went out onto the deck to check out the noise and saw a very large, grey animal trotting along. It had jumped over the low wall at the side of our property and was crossing the end of my garden with the crows chasing it. I was stunned because it looked much larger than a coyote… grey and slim like a very tall German shepherd with a long snout and ears that stood up. It had a long tail that curled up (not down) as it trotted and very thin legs. For an instance the animal paused in our yard, turned its head and looked into our garden towards some plantings, but the crows were chasing it.
The animal continued across into our neighbor’s yard and then into the marshy reeds. I was stunned and called my husband too late for him to see more than the hindquarters and tail dashing into the phragmities. We could hear the birds chasing it all the way along the marsh. It wasn’t until the animal had left the yard that we saw our cat run out from underneath a nepeta bush that was near the animal’s path. Was this a coyote or a wolf? It seemed very large for a coyote.
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I read your post about the animal that you saw, wondering if it was a wolf. I know the area you mentioned, though no expert I do know enough about wolves to know that it is way to populated for a wolf. To many people and to much traffic, no place to hide. Maybe a coyote, they do get quite large in this state.
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Early this morning (September 23, 2011) in Redding CT one of my kids was walking by the kitchen windows and yelled, “what is that”. When we all looked we saw an animal just across the yard on the hill. I swear it was a grey wolf; big like a German Shepherd, fluffy coat and beautiful. I opened the back door to see if it would take off running up the hill to the open space just behind our house but it didn’t. It looked at me and took it’s time making its way up the hill.
I agree w/ the person from Easton (Holly) who wrote; Not Coyote, much larger, different coloring and presence.
I do hope I get a chance to see it again.
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I enjoy reading the postings about possible wolf/wolf mix/coyotes and mentally tracking them on a CT map, then thinking about the ecology of our state and how it’s changing. But I’m not at all thrilled with all off-target postings/sales pitches…… annoying waste of print space. Find some place else to pitch your wares!
I believe I seen a grey wolf early this morning around 100 am in Enfield on rt.5 on the Mass line running across the street
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They crossed the fields and then disappeared in the woods, came within 50 feet of the house. Took a series of photos
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