A recent Washington bill that goes into effect in June means longer, more consistent sentencing for those convicted of animal cruelty in the first degree.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has proposed changes to cougar hunting seasons and is seeking public feedback. The proposal sets the hunting season from September 1 to March 31, with specific caps on human-caused cougar deaths.
Managers of pastureland in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington can now tap into a wealth of knowledge for free, thanks to a free publication from Pacific Northwest Extension Publishing.