In 1999 two of the packs which were found here had four to seven members and the other contained an estimated 8 to10 individuals. Through Howling Surveys. At this time, it is easy to locate them because they are less mobile and when individuals do travel they tend to return to these particular areas. By taking compass bearings in the direction of the howling wolves in two different locations map based triangulation can approximate their location. Howling surveys can also indicate the numbers within a pack through recognition of individual voices by experienced researchers.
Wolves eat a variety of food items depending on what is available in the specific geographic area.
Their diet can include elk, caribou, deer, rabbit or rodents, among numerous other items. Here at Haliburton Forest, wolves rely mainly on Beaver and White-tailed Deer for their food supply. To many visitor's surprise, we find comparatively little moose in their diet. Wolf scat is very firmly packed with hair and bone. By carefully examining its content the wolf's dietary mystery is revealed.