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Large wolf pack in remote forest of northern Minnesota

Voyageurs Wolf Project | September 22, 2025



Great footage of the Cranberry Bay Pack from the remote forests of Voyageurs in early December 2021! The weathered gray wolf leading the pack is Wolf V083, the famed “beaver killer” (he killed 42 beavers in 2020!) and breeding male of the pack.

The pack was 7 wolves strong in early winter 2021 which is larger than average pack size for our area (4-5 wolves). The large pack size was because all 4 of the Cranberry Bay pups survived to winter!

The pack decreased to 6 wolves sometime during mid-to-late winter either because a wolf died or dispersed from the pack (which is common). Wolf V083 and his mate continue to lead the pack and likely produced another litter of pups this year (but will need trail cam footage to confirm!).

Thanks to our friends @naturespy for providing trail cameras/supplies to capture footage like this!

Learn more about the Voyageurs Wolf Project:
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Written by Voyageurs Wolf Project

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  5. @isreal4realz

    September 22, 2025 at 2:44 am

    dont be deceived, wolves are not simply "slightly" larger than a husky or german sherpard…no……grey wolves are what would be considered as "big dogs", some averaging 200+ lbs. and up to 6+ feet long. If you put a german sherpard next to a grey wolf, it will look like a adolescent dog standing next to its parent.

  18. @joed1344

    September 22, 2025 at 2:44 am

    Wow! They just kept coming. Its nice to know they can still roam free in some places. I have definitely put northern Minnesota on my bucket list. Even if i just hear them it would be nice.

  21. @letsgobrandon6281

    September 22, 2025 at 2:44 am

    Wow , unreal.
    Just last week I was lost and
    Roaming the same territory as them .I saw the alpha male.
    Then the rest of the pack 15 strong. I stayed still but they
    Sniffed me out. I tried to run but
    It was useless.

    Funeral tomorrow.

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