Wolves in Big Bear” As you think about your next vacation plans in Big Bear, California, and being outdoors that will be part of it, I imagine what wildlife we might see pop into your mind. One of the more common questions is if there are wolves in this well-known mountain resort. Though many species of animals roam the area, there is some intrigue as well as mystery surrounding whether wolves inhabit Big Bear. We dish on wolves in the region, common local wildlife sightings, and lay down some foundational knowledge about the history of what’s going on with gray wolf populations throughout Southern California. Knowing the surroundings of Big Bear will make you love this natural paradise even more.
Wolf Populations in Big Bear
Here is a wild wolf population that few would expect— since no wolves have been seen in Big Bear, California. Wolves are the first natural predator species to be re-established in Colorado since US colonizers wiped them out locally through hunting and habitat loss by 1924. But occasional rumors of wolf-like creatures in the area have led some open-minded AZ residents to wonder if wolves could find their way back into Mexico.