Administration Faces Suit Over Grazing Plans
There's a brewing legal battle over public lands that could change the landscape for wildlife and grazing rights. Stick around; the details are intriguing.
Center for Biological Diversity
Davis: Removal Of Gray Wolf Based On Science
In late October the federal government announced it was removing gray wolves from the Endangered Species List, making many in the Ag community very happy, especially the livestock industries. While the announcement was welcomed news, many in farm country understand the battle is far from over
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Inslee Directs State To Rework Wolf Rulemaking Process
On Friday, Governor Jay Inslee sent a letter to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to initiate a new rulemaking process when it comes to wolf management. Last week’s letter comes following an appeal from the Center for Biological Diversity challenging WDFW’s current wolf management rules. CBD claim
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Judge Dismisses Claims Against WDFW By Environmental Groups
Earlier this month, a superior court judge in Thurston County dismissed three of four claims made against the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife by environmental groups. The claims center on a case filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and Cascadia Wildlands in November 2018.
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WDFW Permits Killing of NE Washington Wolves
On Wednesday, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife authorized killing some members of a wolf pack that are preying on cattle in the northeastern corner of the state. Agency director Kelly Susewind said the state will kill part of the OPT pack, for the second year in a row, in an effort to change the behavior of the pack. Th...