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The controversy about whether wolves are re-establishing themselves in Maine still rages. Scientists say they will breed with coyotes.

By V. Paul Reynolds As anyone who spends any time in the Maine woods knows, our coyote populations are plentiful and thriving despite recreational and programmed efforts to control these highly efficient predators.

Biologists consistently say there are no breeding wolf populations in the state.

The Maine Wolf Coalition Inc. says its research will show that wolves exist in Maine, while state biologists say they've only seen evidence of coyote/wolf hybrids.

The Maine Wolf Coalition Inc. says its research will show that wolves exist in Maine, while state biologists say they've only seen evidence of coyote/wolf hybrids.

A hunter’s kill in upstate New York brought new hope, and trepidation, that wolves could slowly be making their way back to the Northeast.

Center for Biological Diversity: ALBANY, N.Y.— Conservation groups announced today that testing by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Museum revealed that a wolf killed in upstate New York in 2021 was eating a wild diet and was a wild wolf.

Those are not coyotes you may have seen. Wolves have entered into New York State from Canada.

Those are not coyotes you may have seen. Wolves have entered into New York State from Canada.

Experts are debating whether a large canine shot last winter in the Albany, New York area was actually a wolf.