September 1, 2026 3:20 a.m. 

A dispersing male gray wolf originating from the Indigo Pack has been seen frequently around the Cascade Lakes Highway corridor in recent weeks.

A release from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said this radio-collared wolf, known as OR-213 of the Indigo Pack, known to roam the Diamond Lake area, has been moving throughout the eastern slopes of the Cascades, and ODFW has received many reports of his travels.

It is common for young wolves to leave their family packs as they mature. They may travel hundreds or even thousands of miles while searching for a mate, available habitat, and an opportunity to establish a territory. They are typically not in the same area long before they move on.

The release said OR-213 may look lean, but wolves are generally at their leanest during late summer and after shedding their summer coat. As a transient wolf covering long distances, this condition is not unusual for him.

Wolves are generally shy and will avoid contact with people. Wardens say if people encounter a wolf, they should give it plenty of space. Do not approach, follow, feed, or otherwise attempt to interact with a wolf. Those who encounter a wolf while they are recreating on foot should make noise and wave their arms in the air to make themselves look larger.

Reports of wolf sightings can be made using the ODFW online form: www.dfw.state.or.us/wolves/wolf_reporting_form.asp