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Identifying Wolves and Coyotes

The gray wolf is protected in Michigan
under the Endangered Species legislation.

GRAY WOLF (Canis lupus)

Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) Gray Wolf Paw Print
Height: 30" average
Length: 4.5 feet to 6.5 feet
Weight: 50 to 100 pounds


COYOTE (Canis latrans)

Coyote (Canis latrans) Coyote Paw Print
Height: 18" maximum
Length: 3 feet
Weight: 25 to 45 pounds
You can help the gray wolf by:
  • Learning the difference between the gray wolf and the coyote.
  • Reporting any harassment of a gray wolf.
  • Reporting wolf observationsand locations.

    Send information to:
    DNR Wildlife
    1990 US-41 South
    Marquette, MI 49855
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