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Gulo gulo luscus

(Linnaeus, 1758)

North American Wolverine

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North American wolverine (Gulo gulo luscus). Photo by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Public Domain (U.S. Government Work), via ECOS.
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Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.104398
Element CodeAMAJF03011
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSubspecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVertebrate Animal
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumCraniata
ClassMammalia
OrderCarnivora
FamilyMustelidae
GenusGulo
USESAPS:T
COSEWICSC
Synonyms
Gulo gulo vancouverensisGoldman, 1935Gulo luscus luscus
Other Common Names
Carcajou (FR)
Concept Reference
Hessels, E.W., E.C. Lofroth, R.D. Weir and J.C. Gorrell. 2021. Characterizing the elusive Vancouver Island wolverine, Gulo gulo vancouverensis, using historical DNA. Journal of Mammalogy 102(2):530–540.
Taxonomic Comments
Hessels et al. (2021) no longer recognizes Gulo gulo vancouverensis (the Vancouver Island population) as distinct from G. g. luscus (the mainland population).
Conservation Status
Rank MethodExpertise without calculation
Review Date2016-04-04
Change Date1996-11-18
Edition Date1995-09-13
Range Extent>2,500,000 square km (greater than 1,000,000 square miles)
Range Extent Comments
Historic range: North America, from the arctic islands to the mountains of Colorado and Utah and parts of the north-central and northeastern U.S. (where records are sketchy and scarce), exclusive of California, Oregon, Washington, and part of southern British Columbia. Extirpated from most of the southern part of the range, including all of the north-central and northeastern U.S. and most of southeastern and south-central Canada.
Occurrences Comments
See files for GULO GULO.
Threat Impact Comments
See files for GULO GULO.
Ecology & Habitat

Description

A somewhat bearlike mustelid with massive limbs and long, dense, dark brown pelage, paler on the head, with two broad yellowish stripes extending from the shoulders and joining on the rump; bushy tail; relatively large feet; 650-1125 mm total length, 170-260 mm tail, 180-192 mm hind foot; mass 7-32 kg; females average about 10% less than males in linear measurements and 30% less in mass (Hall 1981, Ingles 1965, Nowak 1991).

Diagnostic Characteristics

Differs from subspecies LUTEUS in darker pelage (Elliot 1904).

Habitat

See files for GULO GULO.

Ecology

See files for GULO GULO.

Reproduction

See files for GULO GULO.
Terrestrial Habitats
Forest - ConiferWoodland - ConiferShrubland/chaparralGrassland/herbaceousAlpineTundra
Other Nations (2)
United StatesN4
ProvinceRankNative
MinnesotaSXYes
IdahoSNRYes
WyomingSNRYes
CaliforniaSNRYes
MontanaSNRYes
WashingtonSNRYes
UtahSNRYes
ColoradoS1Yes
North DakotaSXYes
OregonSNRYes
NevadaSNRYes
CanadaN3
ProvinceRankNative
ManitobaS3Yes
Northwest TerritoriesSNRYes
Yukon TerritorySNRYes
QuebecSNRYes
AlbertaS3Yes
SaskatchewanS2Yes
NunavutS3Yes
New BrunswickSXYes
British ColumbiaSNRYes
OntarioSNRYes
Roadless Areas (773)
California (187)
AreaForestAcres
AgnewSequoia National Forest9,561
BackboneShasta-Trinity National Forest11,466
Bakeoven RidgeShasta-Trinity National Forest46
Barney RileyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,083
Bell MeadowStanislaus National Forest7,968
Bell QuinbyShasta-Trinity National Forest11,556
BlackKlamath National Forest6,530
Black CinderLassen National Forest239
Black Mtn.Sequoia National Forest15,102
Bonanza KingShasta-Trinity National Forest16,402
BoulderKlamath National Forest435
Box CampKlamath National Forest858
Buckeye RidgeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,241
Bucks LakePlumas National Forest680
Burnt Lava FlowModoc National Forest8,387
Butt Mtn.Lassen National Forest8,217
ButtermilkInyo National Forest542
Caples CreekEldorado National Forest17,854
Carson - IcebergStanislaus National Forest56,430
Castle Crags AShasta-Trinity National Forest113
Castle Crags BShasta-Trinity National Forest1,619
Castle PeakTahoe National Forest14,974
ChannellSequoia National Forest45,429
Cherry LakeStanislaus National Forest1,106
China Springs AShasta-Trinity National Forest25
China Springs BShasta-Trinity National Forest568
Chips CreekLassen National Forest29,089
Chips CreekPlumas National Forest12,940
Condrey Mtn.Klamath National Forest2,923
Cow CreekShasta-Trinity National Forest22,627
Cow CreekSix Rivers National Forest1,271
Coyote NorthInyo National Forest11,932
Coyote SoutheastInyo National Forest53,159
CrapoKlamath National Forest1,487
Cub (fs)Klamath National Forest135
Cub CreekLassen National Forest8,643
CypressLassen National Forest3,380
DardanellesEldorado National Forest8,110
Dennison PeakSequoia National Forest6,293
Devil GulchSierra National Forest30,490
Devil's Gate (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,946
Devils GardenLassen National Forest3,335
Devils RockShasta-Trinity National Forest16,209
Dinkey LakesSierra National Forest34,171
Dog CreekShasta-Trinity National Forest5,001
DomeStanislaus National Forest11,085
Duncan CanyonTahoe National Forest8,621
EagleShasta-Trinity National Forest6,553
EagleStanislaus National Forest16,116
East GirardShasta-Trinity National Forest27,894
East YubaTahoe National Forest17,968
EbbettsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest255
FalesHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,138
Fawn LakeEldorado National Forest1,153
Ferguson RidgeSierra National Forest6,104
Fisher Gulch BShasta-Trinity National Forest4,791
Glass MountainInyo National Forest52,867
Granite ChiefTahoe National Forest6,546
Granite PeakShasta-Trinity National Forest122
GriderKlamath National Forest10,647
Grouse LakesTahoe National Forest19,085
Hall Natural AreaInyo National Forest5,236
Heart LakeLassen National Forest9,349
Hobo GulchShasta-Trinity National Forest88
Hoover - Cattle CkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest598
Hoover - EastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest91
Hoover - Emma LakeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,007
Hoover - Green Ck NoHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest7,155
Hoover - Mt.olsenHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest624
Hoover - NorthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,574
Hoover - Twin LakesHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest102
Hoover - Valley RidgeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest564
Hoover - Virginia LksHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,050
Horse Mdw.Inyo National Forest5,687
HortonInyo National Forest5,717
Iceberg - Mill CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest26,988
Iceberg - RodriquezHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest229
Iceberg - Silver Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest294
Iceberg - SlinkardHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,551
Iceberg - Wolf Ck LkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest175
Indian CreekKlamath National Forest5,011
IshiLassen National Forest21,805
Jacobs (fs)Klamath National Forest577
Jennie LakeSequoia National Forest2,388
JohnsonKlamath National Forest10,652
KangarooKlamath National Forest40,617
KelseyKlamath National Forest3,237
Kettle Mtn.Shasta-Trinity National Forest4,589
Kings RiverSierra National Forest52,999
Lake EleanorShasta-Trinity National Forest397
Lakes BasinTahoe National Forest557
Little French CShasta-Trinity National Forest11,529
Log Cabin SaddlebagInyo National Forest15,165
Long MeadowHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,967
Middle ForkPlumas National Forest29,278
Middle YubaTahoe National Forest7,379
Mill CreekLassen National Forest7,587
Mokelumne - CharityHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest202
Mokelumne - IXL Mine AHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5
Mokelumne - IXL Mine BHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest14
Mokelumne - PleasantHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest272
Mokelumne - SprattHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest613
MonarchSierra National Forest697
Mono CratersInyo National Forest7,115
MosesSequoia National Forest22,077
Mt. JacksonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest20,721
Mt. RaymondSierra National Forest6,965
Mt. EddyShasta-Trinity National Forest7,232
Mt. HarknessLassen National Forest197
Mt. HoffmanKlamath National Forest802
Mt. HoffmanModoc National Forest9,780
Mt. OlsenInyo National Forest2,161
Mt. RebaStanislaus National Forest3,869
Mt. Shasta AShasta-Trinity National Forest676
Mt. Shasta BShasta-Trinity National Forest2,809
Mt. Shasta CShasta-Trinity National Forest292
MuseKlamath National Forest238
NessieInyo National Forest830
Nevahbe RidgeInyo National Forest302
NightStanislaus National Forest3,173
North Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest38,495
North Fork Middle Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest11,245
North LakeInyo National Forest2,406
North MountainStanislaus National Forest7,856
Oat Mtn.Sequoia National Forest12,223
Onion SpringsLassen National Forest2,421
Orleans Mtn.Klamath National Forest49,090
Orleans Mtn.Shasta-Trinity National Forest57
Orleans Mtn. BSix Rivers National Forest17,183
Orleans Mtn. CSix Rivers National Forest15,589
PantherShasta-Trinity National Forest12,016
PattisonShasta-Trinity National Forest29,299
Poison HoleEldorado National Forest2,627
Polk SpringsLassen National Forest9,466
PortugueseKlamath National Forest18,915
ProspectLassen National Forest4,078
PyramidEldorado National Forest24,347
Raymond PeakEldorado National Forest2,518
Raymond PeakStanislaus National Forest3,646
Redcap Addition Rare ISix Rivers National Forest489
RinconSequoia National Forest54,610
Robinson PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,835
Rock Creek WestInyo National Forest3,626
RubiconEldorado National Forest4,872
RussianKlamath National Forest21,771
Salt SpringsEldorado National Forest133
San JoaquinSierra National Forest22,474
ShacklefordKlamath National Forest1,679
SherwinInyo National Forest3,140
ShuteyeSierra National Forest7,313
Silver HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,423
SinkardHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,004
SiskiyouKlamath National Forest54,039
Siskiyou ASix Rivers National Forest1,017
Siskiyou BSix Rivers National Forest18,871
Slate CreekShasta-Trinity National Forest6,636
Slate Mtn.Sequoia National Forest12,299
SnoozerKlamath National Forest23,414
Snow MountainLassen National Forest2,165
South ForkShasta-Trinity National Forest16,786
South SierraSequoia National Forest8,008
South SierraInyo National Forest41,853
Stoveleg GapShasta-Trinity National Forest61
Sycamore SpringsSierra National Forest10,015
Table Mtn.Inyo National Forest4,215
TinemahaInyo National Forest27,060
Tioga LakeInyo National Forest829
Tom MartinKlamath National Forest9,031
Tragedy - Elephants BackEldorado National Forest20,866
Trail LakeLassen National Forest1,124
Trumbull PeakStanislaus National Forest6,164
Ukonom CreekKlamath National Forest4,621
UnderwoodSix Rivers National Forest6,591
UnderwoodShasta-Trinity National Forest3,046
WaterhouseStanislaus National Forest4,394
Waterhouse BHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest10
Weaver BallyShasta-Trinity National Forest829
West GirardShasta-Trinity National Forest37,516
West YubaTahoe National Forest16,059
West YubaPlumas National Forest6,071
Wheeler RidgeInyo National Forest15,744
Whisky CreekInyo National Forest865
Wild Cattle MtnLassen National Forest4,965
Wild Horse Mtn. (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest28,822
Wonoga Pk.Inyo National Forest11,272
WoodchuckSierra National Forest267
WoodpeckerSequoia National Forest11,936
Idaho (17)
AreaForestAcres
Bear CreekCaribou-Targhee National Forest118,582
Bighorn - WeitasNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest254,845
Borah PeakSalmon-Challis National Forest130,463
Boulder - White CloudsSalmon-Challis National Forest139,297
Boulder - White CloudsSawtooth National Forest322,653
HoodooNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest153,868
Italian PeakCaribou-Targhee National Forest141,158
Lemhi RangeSalmon-Challis National Forest308,533
NeedlesPayette National Forest131,279
North Lochsa SlopeNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest117,662
PalisadesCaribou-Targhee National Forest122,002
Peace RockBoise National Forest191,734
Pioneer MountainsSawtooth National Forest119,563
Pioneer MountainsSalmon-Challis National Forest172,460
SeceshPayette National Forest248,088
Ten Mile/Black WarriorBoise National Forest118,813
West Meadow CreekNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest115,949
Montana (202)
AreaForestAcres
Alexander Creek #696Kootenai National Forest6,719
Allan Mountain (01946)Bitterroot National Forest104,184
Allen Peak #185Kootenai National Forest29,638
Anaconda HillHelena National Forest18,546
Anderson MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest31,501
Baldy MountainLolo National Forest6,482
Barren Creek #183Kootenai National Forest14,534
Basin CreekBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest9,500
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLolo National Forest118,485
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanHelena National Forest51,360
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLewis and Clark National Forest344,022
Bear CreekBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest8,123
BeartoothCuster National Forest1,142
BeartoothGallatin National Forest5,285
Beaver LakeBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest11,863
Benchmark Ra 1126Flathead National Forest6,318
Berray Mountain #672Kootenai National Forest9,119
Big BaldyLewis and Clark National Forest43,135
Big Creek #701Kootenai National Forest7,530
Big Horn MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest50,846
Big LogHelena National Forest8,954
Black ButteBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest39,160
Black ButteCuster National Forest871
Blue Joint (mwsa) (01941)Bitterroot National Forest64,764
Bluff MountainLewis and Clark National Forest38,060
Bmss Ra 1485Flathead National Forest334,275
Box CanyonGallatin National Forest2,292
BridgerGallatin National Forest45,059
Buckhorn Ridge (MT)Kootenai National Forest34,716
BurdetteLolo National Forest16,018
Burnt MountainCuster National Forest10,698
Cabin Creek Wildlife Management Area OcdGallatin National Forest35,048
Cabinet Face East #671Kootenai National Forest50,326
Call MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest8,796
Camas CreekHelena National Forest29,191
CataractLolo National Forest9,442
CataractKootenai National Forest25,446
Cattle GulchBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest19,390
Cayuse MountainHelena National Forest20,146
Cherry LakesBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest19,945
Cherry PeakLolo National Forest37,862
Chico PeakGallatin National Forest10,744
Chippewa #682Kootenai National Forest1,262
Clear CreekLolo National Forest5,538
Coal Ridge Ra 1127Flathead National Forest15,429
Continental Divide National Scenic TrailBitterroot National Forest312
Crater MountainHelena National Forest9,265
Crazy MountainGallatin National Forest82,093
Cube Iron #784Kootenai National Forest623
Cube Iron - SilcoxLolo National Forest36,998
Deadhorse Ridge Ra 1128Flathead National Forest23,648
Deep CreekLolo National Forest7,669
Devils Gap #698Kootenai National Forest5,353
Devils TowerHelena National Forest7,144
Dixon MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest3,674
Dry CanyonGallatin National Forest3,242
East Fork Elk #678Kootenai National Forest6,767
East PioneerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest145,082
Electric PeakBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest17,997
Electric PeakHelena National Forest27,872
ElkhornHelena National Forest75,468
Ellis CanyonHelena National Forest5,578
EmerineBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest14,282
Evans GulchLolo National Forest8,059
Fishtail SaddlebackCuster National Forest16,359
Flagstaff Mountain #690Kootenai National Forest11,114
FleecerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest31,585
Four Eyes CanyonBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest7,029
Fred BurrBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest5,814
Freezeout MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest97,305
Galena #677Kootenai National Forest19,300
Gallatin FringeGallatin National Forest51,571
Garden PointLolo National Forest6,322
Garfield MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest41,891
Gilt Edge - Silver CreekLolo National Forest10,055
Goat MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest9,348
Gold Hill #668Kootenai National Forest6,455
Gold Hill West #176Kootenai National Forest15,079
Government Mountain #673Kootenai National Forest10,090
Granulated MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest14,950
Grassy MountainHelena National Forest6,740
Grizzly Peak #667Kootenai National Forest7,441
Hellgate GulchHelena National Forest16,821
HighlandsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest20,044
HolterHelena National Forest1,965
HoodooLolo National Forest105,162
Huckleberry Mountain #699Kootenai National Forest8,965
Hyalite - Porcupine - Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study AreaGallatin National Forest143,991
Irish GulchHelena National Forest7,321
Italian PeakBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest90,401
Jerico MountainHelena National Forest8,445
Lazyman GulchHelena National Forest11,614
Lebeau #507Kootenai National Forest1,259
Lebeau RA 1507Flathead National Forest5,450
Lincoln GulchHelena National Forest8,250
Line Creek PlateauCuster National Forest24,825
LionheadGallatin National Forest33,549
Lolo CreekLolo National Forest14,335
Lolo CreekBitterroot National Forest581
Lone Cliff Smeads #674Kootenai National Forest5,118
Lone Cliff West #674aKootenai National Forest5,315
MadisonGallatin National Forest127,859
Maple PeakLolo National Forest6,469
Maple PeakKootenai National Forest3,581
Marble PointLolo National Forest12,581
Marshall PeakLolo National Forest9,069
Marston Face # 172Kootenai National Forest9,098
Mcgregor - ThompsonLolo National Forest27,211
Mckay Creek #676Kootenai National Forest15,323
Mckenzie CanyonBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest33,350
Mcneeley #675Kootenai National Forest6,657
Meadow Creek - Upper North ForkLolo National Forest6,906
Middle Fork Judith WsaLewis and Clark National Forest81,131
Middle Mtn. / Tobacco RootsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest96,487
Mmw Addition RA 01500Flathead National Forest817
Mmw Addition RA 01501Flathead National Forest342
Mmw Addition RA 01502Flathead National Forest624
Mmw Addition RA 01503Flathead National Forest50
Mmw Addition RA 01504Flathead National Forest150
Mmw Addition RA 01505Flathead National Forest100
Mmw Addition RA 01506Flathead National Forest138
Mt. BaldyHelena National Forest16,362
Mt. BushnellLolo National Forest41,798
Mt. Gmt Area HCuster National Forest1,335
Mt. Hefty Ra 1481Flathead National Forest12,938
Mt. Henry #666Kootenai National Forest13,603
Mt. JeffersonBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest4,482
Needle Creek (01066)Bitterroot National Forest1,110
Nevada MountainHelena National Forest50,135
North AbsarokaGallatin National Forest159,075
North AbsarokaCuster National Forest21,063
North Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest52,227
North Big HoleBitterroot National Forest3,483
North CarpBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest6,600
North SiegelLolo National Forest9,208
Northwest PeaksKootenai National Forest15,358
O'Neil CreekBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest6,279
Ogden MountainHelena National Forest12,148
Patricks Knob - North CutoffLolo National Forest16,970
Petty MountainLolo National Forest16,178
Pilgrim CreekLewis and Clark National Forest44,608
PotosiBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest5,194
Proposed Line Creek PrnaCuster National Forest389
QuiggLolo National Forest67,267
QuiggBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest12,712
RattlesnakeLolo National Forest2,881
Red Lodge Creek HellroaringCuster National Forest17,210
ReefGallatin National Forest2,500
Republic MountainGallatin National Forest836
Reservation DivideLolo National Forest16,908
Roberts #691Kootenai National Forest3,444
Robinson Mountain #164Kootenai National Forest7,030
Rock CreekKootenai National Forest806
Rock CreekCuster National Forest100
Roderick #684Kootenai National Forest29,677
Saddle Mountain #168Kootenai National Forest14,675
Saginaw CreekBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest7,776
SapphireBitterroot National Forest43,303
SapphiresBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest66,619
Scotchman Peaks (MT)Kootenai National Forest53,909
Selway - Bitterroot (01067)Bitterroot National Forest114,953
Sheep MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest31,584
Sheep Mountain - StatelineLolo National Forest37,844
Silver KingLolo National Forest12,816
Silver KingBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest64,289
Silver King - Falls CreekHelena National Forest6,811
Sleeping Child (x1074)Bitterroot National Forest21,433
Snowcrest MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest97,649
Sourdough MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest14,933
South Siegel - South CutoffLolo National Forest13,474
Specimen CreekHelena National Forest12,368
Standard Peak Ra 1129Flathead National Forest8,262
Stevens PeakLolo National Forest647
Stony MountainLolo National Forest32,796
Stony MountainBitterroot National Forest44,057
Storm LakeBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest9,324
Sundance RidgeLolo National Forest7,558
Swan River Island RA LIFAAFlathead National Forest465
Swift Creek (01065)Bitterroot National Forest613
Tash PeakBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest61,312
Teepee - Spring CreekLolo National Forest13,902
Ten Lakes #683Kootenai National Forest48,545
Tenderfoot - Deep CreekLewis and Clark National Forest85,614
Thompson Seton #483Kootenai National Forest29,379
Thompson Seton RA 1483Flathead National Forest52,235
Timber ButteBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest5,300
Tolan Creek (x1070)Bitterroot National Forest7,090
Trout CreekKootenai National Forest30,851
Tuchuck #664Kootenai National Forest2,239
Tuchuck Ra 1482Flathead National Forest17,730
Upper East ForkBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest8,905
VigilanteBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest15,893
Ward EagleLolo National Forest8,556
Welcome CreekLolo National Forest1,063
West Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest133,563
West Fork Elk #692Kootenai National Forest1,467
West Fork Yaak #694Kootenai National Forest8,237
West Of WoodbineCuster National Forest1,905
West PioneerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest248,631
Willard Estelle #173Kootenai National Forest3,714
Wonderful PeakLolo National Forest1,313
Zulu #166Kootenai National Forest10,010
Oregon (143)
AreaForestAcres
AspenWinema National Forest1,107
Badger CreekMt. Hood National Forest847
Baldy MountainMalheur National Forest6,416
BearwallowsDeschutes National Forest7,317
Beaver CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest12,973
Bend WatershedDeschutes National Forest14,829
Bitter LickUmpqua National Forest179
Boulder ParkWallowa-Whitman National Forest12,141
Brown Mt.Winema National Forest3,117
BuckhornWallowa-Whitman National Forest17,180
Bull Of The WoodsWillamette National Forest53
Bull Of The WoodsMt. Hood National Forest8,843
Bulldog RockUmpqua National Forest6,056
Bulldog RockWillamette National Forest559
Calf - Copeland CreekUmpqua National Forest15,696
Canton CreekUmpqua National Forest6,721
Castle RidgeWallowa-Whitman National Forest8,377
Castle Rock AppendageUmpqua National Forest4,649
CharltonDeschutes National Forest7,047
Charlton ButteWillamette National Forest3,031
Chucksney MountainWillamette National Forest15,369
CloverWinema National Forest365
Cook RidgeWallowa-Whitman National Forest19,617
CornpatchWillamette National Forest7,346
Cougar BluffUmpqua National Forest5,574
DeadhorseWallowa-Whitman National Forest10,690
Dixie ButteMalheur National Forest12,208
DoneganUmpqua National Forest5,914
Dunns BluffWallowa-Whitman National Forest718
EagleMt. Hood National Forest16,841
Echo MountainWillamette National Forest8,098
ElkhornWillamette National Forest9,380
FairviewUmpqua National Forest7,417
Fish Creek AppendageUmpqua National Forest1,377
Flag CreekMalheur National Forest7,716
Fox CreekMalheur National Forest5,846
French Pete (a)Willamette National Forest1,668
French Pete (b)Willamette National Forest1,186
Frog CampWillamette National Forest491
Glacier MountainMalheur National Forest20,661
Gold CreekWillamette National Forest1,364
Gordon MeadowsWillamette National Forest9,463
Grande RondeWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,650
Grande RondeUmatilla National Forest12,296
GreenhornWallowa-Whitman National Forest131
Greenhorn MountainMalheur National Forest15,936
Greenhorn Mtn.Umatilla National Forest11,191
Hardesty MountainWillamette National Forest3,754
Hardesty MountainUmpqua National Forest2,597
HellholeUmatilla National Forest65,679
HellholeWallowa-Whitman National Forest487
HomesteadWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,817
Horseshoe RidgeUmatilla National Forest5,996
HuckleberryWallowa-Whitman National Forest11,238
HuckleberryWillamette National Forest793
Hurricane CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest1,606
Imnaha FaceWallowa-Whitman National Forest29,575
Jackson Creek AppendageUmpqua National Forest4,673
Jaussaud CorralUmatilla National Forest5,535
Joseph CanyonWallowa-Whitman National Forest24,288
Jumpoff JoeUmatilla National Forest5,516
Jumpoff JoeMalheur National Forest3,889
LakeMt. Hood National Forest1,327
Lake ForkWallowa-Whitman National Forest21,936
LarchMt. Hood National Forest12,961
LastUmpqua National Forest7,666
Lick CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest1,956
Limpy RockUmpqua National Forest6,782
Little CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest2,815
Little Eagle MeadowsWallowa-Whitman National Forest6,984
Little SheepWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,238
Lonesome Meadow AppendageUmpqua National Forest930
LookingglassUmatilla National Forest4,859
Lord Flat Somers PointWallowa-Whitman National Forest67,738
Maiden PeakWillamette National Forest9,627
Maiden PeakDeschutes National Forest26,432
Malheur RiverMalheur National Forest7,283
Marble PointWallowa-Whitman National Forest6,874
MarshWinema National Forest1,226
Mclennon MountainWillamette National Forest8,085
Medicine Creek AppendageUmpqua National Forest745
Menagerie (rooster Rock)Willamette National Forest374
Metolius BreaksDeschutes National Forest11,141
Middle SantiamWillamette National Forest7,316
Mill Creek Watershed (OR)Umatilla National Forest7,820
Monument RockWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,749
Moose LakeWillamette National Forest5,013
Mosquito CreekWillamette National Forest335
Mountain SheepWallowa-Whitman National Forest19,457
Mt. EmilyWallowa-Whitman National Forest8,421
Mt. JeffersonDeschutes National Forest2,282
Mt. BaileyUmpqua National Forest18,401
Mt. HagenWillamette National Forest6,406
Mt. Hood AdditionsMt. Hood National Forest13,061
Mt. Jefferson AdditionMt. Hood National Forest162
Mt. ThielsenWinema National Forest1,153
N. BoundaryWinema National Forest769
Nipple ButteMalheur National Forest11,354
North Fork MalheurMalheur National Forest18,069
North Mount EmilyWallowa-Whitman National Forest752
North Mt. EmilyUmatilla National Forest4,416
OdessaWinema National Forest146
OlallieMt. Hood National Forest7,607
Opal CreekWillamette National Forest5,417
PotamusUmatilla National Forest5,389
Rainbow FallsWillamette National Forest65
ReservoirWallowa-Whitman National Forest13,641
Roaring RiverWillamette National Forest2,128
Roaring RiverMt. Hood National Forest27,316
Rolling Grounds AppendageUmpqua National Forest1,987
Salmon - HuckleberryMt. Hood National Forest17,570
Sheep DivideWallowa-Whitman National Forest16,201
SherwoodUmpqua National Forest2,449
Skimmerhorn AppendageUmpqua National Forest1,820
SkookumUmatilla National Forest7,704
Sky Lakes AWinema National Forest3,940
Sky Lakes BWinema National Forest9,615
Snake RiverWallowa-Whitman National Forest31,229
South Fork - TowerUmatilla National Forest16,570
Taytáy CreekUmatilla National Forest4,047
Taytáy CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest3,480
Texas ButteUmatilla National Forest6,871
Thirsty Creek AppendageUmpqua National Forest2,255
Tope CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest9,237
TowerWallowa-Whitman National Forest52
Twin LakesMt. Hood National Forest6,055
Twin MountainWallowa-Whitman National Forest58,533
Upper Catherine CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest6,446
Upper Grande RondeWallowa-Whitman National Forest11,723
W - T ThreeUmatilla National Forest1,705
W. BoundaryWinema National Forest2,345
WaldoDeschutes National Forest4,973
Waldo - FujiWillamette National Forest15,273
Waldo - KochWillamette National Forest245
Waldo - LakeWillamette National Forest2,993
Waldo - Many PrariesWillamette National Forest2,585
Waldo - MoolackWillamette National Forest1,183
Waldo - Salmon CreekWillamette National Forest3,195
Walla Walla RiverUmatilla National Forest34,416
West - South BachelorDeschutes National Forest25,994
WildhorseWallowa-Whitman National Forest20,308
Williams CreekUmpqua National Forest5,844
Wind CreekMt. Hood National Forest5,438
South Dakota (1)
AreaForestAcres
Indian CreekBuffalo Gap National Grassland24,666
Texas (1)
AreaForestAcres
Big CreekNational Forests in Texas1,447
Utah (71)
AreaForestAcres
0401001Ashley National Forest11,705
0401002Ashley National Forest36,113
0401003Ashley National Forest5,034
0401004Ashley National Forest10,510
0401005Ashley National Forest38,930
0401006Ashley National Forest7,645
0401007Ashley National Forest16,483
0401014Ashley National Forest26,903
0401016Ashley National Forest5,695
0401023Ashley National Forest8,352
0401024Ashley National Forest12,882
0401025Ashley National Forest1,471
0401026Ashley National Forest398
0401027Ashley National Forest7,312
0401028Ashley National Forest446
0401029Ashley National Forest6,718
0401030Ashley National Forest531
0401031Ashley National Forest7,110
0401032Ashley National Forest6,471
0401034Ashley National Forest967
0419020Ashley National Forest355,684
0419022Ashley National Forest2,232
418001Uinta National Forest5,697
418002Uinta National Forest19,152
418003Uinta National Forest10,912
418004Uinta National Forest16,661
418006Uinta National Forest11,714
418007Uinta National Forest6,816
418012Uinta National Forest25,758
418013Uinta National Forest14,643
418024Uinta National Forest51,699
418034Uinta National Forest6,170
418037Uinta National Forest9,694
418040Uinta National Forest1,702
418042Uinta National Forest7,313
418043Uinta National Forest9,493
418044Uinta National Forest5,495
Boulder MountainWasatch-Cache National Forest8,852
Burch CreekWasatch-Cache National Forest6,938
Clarkston Mtn.Caribou National Forest7,099
GibsonWasatch-Cache National Forest5,350
High Uintas (UT)Wasatch-Cache National Forest102,398
HogsbackWasatch-Cache National Forest7,936
LakesWasatch-Cache National Forest121,967
Lamb CanyonWasatch-Cache National Forest4,337
Lewis PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest11,616
Little West Fork BlacksWasatch-Cache National Forest8,209
Lone Peak ContiguousWasatch-Cache National Forest874
Mahogany RangeWasatch-Cache National Forest11,409
Middle FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,296
Mollens HollowWasatch-Cache National Forest17,690
Mt. AireWasatch-Cache National Forest9,681
Mt. Logan NorthWasatch-Cache National Forest18,930
Mt. Logan SouthWasatch-Cache National Forest17,014
Mt. Logan WestWasatch-Cache National Forest5,285
Mt. NaomiWasatch-Cache National Forest41,922
Mt. OlympusWasatch-Cache National Forest9,982
NoblettsWasatch-Cache National Forest3,116
North FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest8,148
Public GroveWasatch-Cache National Forest6,341
Right Hand Fork LoganWasatch-Cache National Forest15,023
Rock Creek - Green ForkWasatch-Cache National Forest5,660
South FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,374
Stump CreekCaribou National Forest355
Sugar PineWasatch-Cache National Forest5,600
Swan Creek MountainWasatch-Cache National Forest9,390
Temple PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest24,081
Twin PeaksWasatch-Cache National Forest6,157
Upper South ForkWasatch-Cache National Forest16,811
White PineWasatch-Cache National Forest1,942
Widdop MountainWasatch-Cache National Forest8,011
Washington (95)
AreaForestAcres
Abercrombie - HooknoseColville National Forest33,862
Alpine Lakes Adj.Wenatchee National Forest57,104
Angry MountainGifford Pinchot National Forest445
Asotin CreekUmatilla National Forest16,433
BackboneGifford Pinchot National Forest1,201
Bald SnowColville National Forest23,198
BangsColville National Forest3,746
Bear CreekGifford Pinchot National Forest7,980
Big Lava BedGifford Pinchot National Forest19,043
Blue LakeGifford Pinchot National Forest11,359
Blue SlideWenatchee National Forest17,505
Boulder RiverMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest32,563
BourbonGifford Pinchot National Forest4,512
Canyon CreekWenatchee National Forest7,983
Carlton RidgeGifford Pinchot National Forest2,190
ChambersGifford Pinchot National Forest2,006
ChelanWenatchee National Forest74,650
Coal Creek BluffGifford Pinchot National Forest1,164
CortrightGifford Pinchot National Forest3,462
Cougar MountainColville National Forest4,525
Dark DivideGifford Pinchot National Forest52,483
Deer CreekGifford Pinchot National Forest882
Devils GulchWenatchee National Forest24,419
Dixon MountainGifford Pinchot National Forest6,339
Dry Canyon BreaksColville National Forest4,821
Eagle RockMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest34,064
EntiatWenatchee National Forest72,617
Glacier Peak BMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest19,328
Glacier Peak IMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest15,175
Glacier Peak JMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest26,482
Glacier Peak KMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest47,269
Glacier Peak LMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest14,084
Goat Rocks AdjWenatchee National Forest6,108
Gotchen CreekGifford Pinchot National Forest7,518
Granite MountainOkanogan National Forest27,428
Grassy TopIdaho Panhandle National Forests13,485
Grassy TopColville National Forest10,302
Harvey CreekColville National Forest10,140
Heather LakeWenatchee National Forest10,628
Higgins MountainMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest13,185
HoodooColville National Forest7,142
HorseshoeGifford Pinchot National Forest7,579
Hungry RidgeOkanogan National Forest8,708
Laughing WaterGifford Pinchot National Forest1,167
Liberty BellOkanogan National Forest108,495
Lion RockWenatchee National Forest4,692
Long DrawOkanogan National Forest3,922
Long SwampOkanogan National Forest66,344
ManastashWenatchee National Forest11,155
Meadow CreekUmatilla National Forest4,882
Mill Creek Watershed (WA)Umatilla National Forest16,747
Mt. Baker MaMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest24,847
Mt. Baker Noisy - DiobsudMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest56,039
Mt. Baker NorthMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest16,873
Mt. Baker WestMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest25,390
Myrtle LakeWenatchee National Forest11,133
NaneumWenatchee National Forest4,508
Nason RidgeWenatchee National Forest19,329
Norse PeakWenatchee National Forest10,169
Packwood LakeGifford Pinchot National Forest1,084
Pasayten RimOkanogan National Forest17,074
PompeyGifford Pinchot National Forest23,985
PressentinMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest14,545
ProfanityColville National Forest28,944
QuartzWenatchee National Forest8,550
Red LakeGifford Pinchot National Forest2,162
Red MountainGifford Pinchot National Forest2,992
Rock CreekWenatchee National Forest32,239
Salmo - Priest AColville National Forest932
Salmo - Priest BColville National Forest11,869
Salmo - Priest CColville National Forest864
SawtoothOkanogan National Forest122,194
SiouxonGifford Pinchot National Forest12,773
Slide RidgeWenatchee National Forest11,430
South HuckleberryColville National Forest10,117
South MidwayGifford Pinchot National Forest2,384
South RidgeOkanogan National Forest6,151
SpanglerUmatilla National Forest5,936
Spencer RidgeGifford Pinchot National Forest5,880
Stormy Mtn.Wenatchee National Forest32,612
StrawberryGifford Pinchot National Forest5,244
TaneumWenatchee National Forest26,140
TeanawayWenatchee National Forest72,849
ThirteenmileColville National Forest12,294
Thorp Mtn.Wenatchee National Forest22,717
TiffanyOkanogan National Forest22,045
TumwaterGifford Pinchot National Forest8,676
Twin LakesWenatchee National Forest22,496
Twin SistersColville National Forest13,051
Upper TucannonUmatilla National Forest12,485
Wenatchee CreekUmatilla National Forest15,315
West AdamsGifford Pinchot National Forest2,238
White PassGifford Pinchot National Forest1,145
Willow SpringsUmatilla National Forest10,414
WobblyGifford Pinchot National Forest6,335
Wyoming (56)
AreaForestAcres
Beartooth Proposed WildernessShoshone National Forest16,837
Bench MarkShoshone National Forest5,940
Canyon CreekShoshone National Forest7,530
Carson LakeShoshone National Forest4,264
Castle RockShoshone National Forest4,748
Dunoir Special Management UnitShoshone National Forest29,719
East DunoirShoshone National Forest3,175
Franc's PeakShoshone National Forest68,561
Gannett Hills - Spring CreekBridger-Teton National Forest45,462
Grayback RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest295,113
Gros Ventre MountainsBridger-Teton National Forest106,418
Headwaters Sunlight CreekShoshone National Forest6,016
High Uintas (WY)Wasatch-Cache National Forest664
Lake Alice - Commissary RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest166,707
Little CottonwoodBridger-Teton National Forest5,468
Little Popo AgieShoshone National Forest8,333
Little Sheep MountainBridger-Teton National Forest14,192
Middle ForkShoshone National Forest51,772
Monument RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest17,720
Mosquito Lake - Seven LakesBridger-Teton National Forest51,950
Munger MountainBridger-Teton National Forest12,827
North BoundaryShoshone National Forest182
North MountainBridger-Teton National Forest9,798
Nugent Park - Hams Fork RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest21,241
Pacific Creek - Blackrock CreekBridger-Teton National Forest24,658
PalisadesTarghee National Forest1,121
Pass CreekShoshone National Forest6,172
Pat O'haraShoshone National Forest10,912
Phillips RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest10,108
Piney PassShoshone National Forest3,356
ReefShoshone National Forest16,817
Riley RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest4,765
Salt River RangeBridger-Teton National Forest235,661
Sheridan PassShoshone National Forest8,394
Sleeping GiantShoshone National Forest5,176
South Beartooth HighwayShoshone National Forest105,570
South DunoirShoshone National Forest2,749
South ForkShoshone National Forest64,903
South Wyoming RangeBridger-Teton National Forest85,776
Spread Creek - Gros Ventre RiverBridger-Teton National Forest166,097
Sulphur CreekShoshone National Forest30,221
Telephone DrawShoshone National Forest21,122
Teton Corridor TrailheadsBridger-Teton National Forest286
Togwotee PassShoshone National Forest7,344
Trout CreekShoshone National Forest44,034
Wapiti Valley EastShoshone National Forest449
Wapiti Valley NorthShoshone National Forest18,345
Wapiti Valley SouthShoshone National Forest43,517
Warm Spring CreekShoshone National Forest6,216
West DunoirShoshone National Forest2,542
West Slope TetonsTarghee National Forest47,448
West Slope WindsBridger-Teton National Forest143,252
Wilderness Study AreaTarghee National Forest51,961
Windy MountainShoshone National Forest31,283
Winegar HoleTarghee National Forest247
Wood RiverShoshone National Forest50,638
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