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    CPW receives hundreds of reports of wolf sightings per year. While we cannot validate every informal sighting, our staff carefully reviews all credible reports submitted through our Wolf Sighting Form

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    Wolf Vs Coyote Identification Sign

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    CPW receives hundreds of reports of wolf sightings per year. While we cannot validate every informal sighting, our staff carefully reviews all credible reports submitted through our Wolf Sighting Form

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    C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E

    Coyote or Gray Wolf:


    How to Spot the Differences
    Gray Wolf Coyote
    ©MIKAELMALES/DREAMSTIME.COM

    ©VIC SCHENDEL/CPW
    Gray wolves are about twice the size Coyotes are shorter, sleeker, and
    of coyotes. lighter on their feet.
    They can measure up to 6 feet in length, Their weight ranges from 15–45 pounds,
    including tail, and stand approximately 30 meaning they are significantly smaller
    inches in height at the shoulder. Female than gray wolves. Coyotes typically
    wolves weigh 70–80 pounds, while males measure up to 4 feet in length including
    weigh around 95–100 pounds. tail, and stand closer to 18 inches in
    Wolves have larger and height at the shoulder.
    blockier snouts/muzzles and shorter and more
    rounded ears than coyotes, who have Tracks WOLF COYOTE
    longer, narrower features. Wolves also have Wolf tracks are about
    distinctively bushier and 5 inches long by 4
    shorter tails. inches wide, with four Front Front
    5”(13cm) 3”(8cm)
    symmetrical toes and
    identifiable claws.
    WOLF Coyote tracks are
    similar, but are only
    about half that size.
    The track paths of Back Back
    4”(10cm) 2.5”(6cm)
    wolves usually show
    COYOTE
    a direct, purposeful
    route.

    COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-1192 • cpw.state.co.us
    1 (I&E) V. 03/15/2024

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