This first phase of the wolves' movements, including the first 2 days
after release, seemed to be characterized by confusion and indecision.
On March 13, the morning after the release, the three wolves were
separated, but all remained within 2.0 miles (3.2 km) south to west of
the release site, the general direction in which they had headed upon
release (Fig. 17). No. 11 and 13 were about a half-mile (0.8 km) apart
in the morning, and by late afternoon, No. 13 apparently had joined No.
11. No. 12 remained about 2 miles away from the others all day, although
he did move about a half-mile during the day. By the 14th, No. 11 and 13
had moved 2 miles southwestward, but were separated by a half-mile; No.
12 had moved only a half-mile west.