Lassen County Officials Raise Alarm Over Growing Wolf Conflicts
Concerns are growing in Lassen County after a recent spike in wolf attacks on livestock, prompting the county sheriff to formally ask the state for help.
According to the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, two separate attacks occurred within a three-day span and are believed to be linked to the Harvey Pack. On Jan. 1, a calf was killed at Willow Creek Ranch north of Susanville, and a horse that was attacked near a playground later had to be euthanized. Another calf was killed during a Jan. 3 incident at Hagata Ranch.
Authorities say these incidents are part of a broader pattern. Lassen County has recorded 42 confirmed wolf attacks, with 11 of those occurring at Willow Creek Ranch alone. The frequency and locations of the attacks have raised alarm among local officials and ranchers.
Sheriff John McGarva says the expanding range of the Harvey Pack is creating an escalating problem for both livestock owners and public safety. In a letter sent Jan. 5 to the California Natural Resources Agency, McGarva requested additional resources and authority to intervene before the situation worsens.
County officials are urging the state to partner with local agencies to address the issue as wolf activity continues to increase across the region.
