Wolf Location Sharing: Finding Common Ground

Wolf Location Sharing: Finding Common Ground tackles one of the biggest challenges in wolf conservation and livestock management across the American West: how to share wolf location information in ways that build trust, reduce conflict, and support both wildlife and working lands.

Produced by the Western Landowners Alliance, this report brings together insights from ranchers, wildlife agency staff, and conservation partners to explore the realities of GPS and VHF collar technology, legal and regulatory barriers, and state-by-state data sharing practices. It highlights how limited information flow can strain relationships and hinder effective conflict reduction.

Beyond summarizing the many challenges of this topic, this document offers practical recommendations. From building shared understanding of collar data to developing producer-led monitoring networks and testing innovative alert systems, the report outlines ways to foster more transparent, collaborative wolf management.

Whether you’re a livestock producer, wildlife manager, or conservation professional, this resource provides essential guidance for navigating living and working alongside wolves and improving stewardship outcomes across the West.