This is a citation of an outside article. Gravyday is not responsible for its content. Original URL below. Gray wolf population declines without protections A new study reveals a decline in wolf populations related to sanctioned hunts. The U.S. gray wolf population has dwindled substantially following the loss of federal and state protections, with a new study estimating a decline of 27 percent to 33 percent in the year leading up to April 2021.(more)