How large is one pack’s territory?
Wolf territories usually vary in size from 200 to 500 square miles, but may range from as little as 18 square miles to over 1,000 square miles. Territory size is typically based on the density of prey—more deer or elk in the territory means the wolves have to travel less to find food. Wolves spend about 35% of their time traveling. They often travel 20 to 30 miles per day, but may cover over 100 miles in a day when prey is scarce.
