asotin county

The struggle between protecting wildlife and supporting local ranchers takes center stage as a key decision is made regarding the Couse wolf pack.

With livestock at risk, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is weighing some serious options after a string of wolf attacks in the SE corner of the state.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to hear your thoughts on 20 proposed public land acquisitions that the Department says could contribute to fish and wildlife conservation and as well as public access.  The proposals encompass about 13,749 acres with acquisitions in Asotin, Benton, Douglas, Jefferson, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, Pacific, and Thurston counties.  The pr

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is trying to address a wolf problem in the southeast corner of the state.  Back on September 24th, WDFW Director Kelly Susewind authorized the lethal removal of one adult wolf from the Couse pack.  The ord...

While it's not a typical year, things have improved for the Clarkston Farmers Market, thanks to improvements on the coronavirus front. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ... Read More ... Read More ...

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, and so many questions remaining about the future, a handful of fairs have canceled their 2020 events. In addition to the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe, the Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo in Davenport, the Clark County Fair in Ridgefield (north of Vancouver) and the Northwest Washington Fair and Rodeo in Lynden have all canceled events scheduled for later this

Following a recent confirmed depredation, lethal action has been authorized against a southeast Washington wolf pack.  On Tuesday, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind approved the incremental removal of wolves from the Grouse Flats pack.  Th...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed last week a wolf depredation in the Southeastern corner of the state.  Investigators said a producer called to report an injured cow on private pasture land Wednesday September 11th in Asotin County.  In...

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating another wolf depredation in Asotin County.  On Monday, a range rider reported seeing a wolf feeding on a dead 400-450 lb. calf in a 4,500-acre fenced pasture on private land.  Th...

On Monday, July 8th, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Staff were called to a fenced pasture on the 4-O Ranch Wildlife area in Asotin County.  While there, staff discovered a dead calf, weighing between 400-450 pounds.  The livestock producer, who has authorization to graze livestock on the wildlife area through a permitted lease with WDFW, was contacted.   ...