![Sarah Hansen and her dog found themselves surrounded by a pack of wolves on Mount Baldy located near Plains earlier this month. Though Hansen and her dog returned safely to the truck, she has decided to find a new trail to enjoy. (Photo by Sarah Hansen).](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/ARTICLE_180419989_EP_-1_OULXXRTMUCQM_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
Sarah Hansen and her dog found themselves surrounded by a pack of wolves on Mount Baldy located near Plains earlier this month. Though Hansen and her dog returned safely to the truck, she has decided to find a new trail to enjoy. (Photo by Sarah Hansen).
April 10, 2018
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April 10, 2018 6:25 a.m.
Spring wolf sightings reported in area
Prior to 1990, there were very few people in Montana who may have heard the howl of a wolf. By 1925 the species was eradicated from the state and remained virtually extinct until recovery efforts began.