Collared Wolf BEYO3 Wanders Toward Sequoia Park

A female gray wolf tracked by California wildlife officials is roaming near Porterville as she moves toward Sequoia National Park.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in National Parks

Wide landscape of dry golden foothill grass under morning light, with a lone gray wolf crossing toward a distant ridge of conifers. — A female gray wolf tracked by California wildlife officials has wandered toward Sequoia National Park from the Porterville area, far south of most of the state's wolves. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Collared female wolf BEYO3 has been tracked wandering toward Sequoia National Park near Porterville, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Her Yowlumni Pack in Tulare County has broken up, and its members are possibly scattered across the Sierra.

Why it matters

California's wolves mostly live within a few hours of the Oregon border, so a wolf this far south is notable for the state's recovering population. As northern counties fill in, young wolves are pushing farther south for territory and mates.

Collar tracking places BEYO3 near the Tule River Reservation, but the mapped location is approximate rather than exact. California's population is roughly 90 wolves across 13 packs, and the Yowlumni Pack has not been detected locally since December 2025.

The players

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

The state agency that manages California's wildlife and tracks its wolf population through collar data and a public tracking map.

The details

BEYO3 was born into the Beyem Seyo Pack in Northern California and dispersed south in April 2025 to join the Yowlumni Pack in Tulare County. The Department of Fish and Wildlife placed her near the Tule River Reservation last week, and she is now moving toward the sequoias.

April 2025: BEYO3 dispersed south to join the Yowlumni Pack.
December 2025: The Yowlumni Pack was last detected locally.
Last week: A state tracking map placed BEYO3 near the Tule River Reservation.

Seasonal Patterns

BEYO3's trek follows the pattern of California's wolves pushing south from the Oregon border as northern counties fill with packs. The state's roughly 90 wolves across 13 packs show a population expanding into territory it had not occupied before.

Visitors to Sequoia National Park should be aware that wolves are returning to the Sierra region and are unlikely to be encountered on typical trips. Keep distance from any wildlife and report sightings to park staff.

The takeaway

California's wolf recovery is spreading farther south each year, and tracking collared animals like BEYO3 shows how the state's wildlife is adapting to new territory. Watching where these wolves settle will reveal where the next packs may form.