NE Washington

Kretz: Lawmakers Clear Wolf Legislation Despite Efforts To “Muddy The Waters”
Kretz: Lawmakers Clear Wolf Legislation Despite Efforts To “Muddy The Waters”
It took a while to get out of the Senate, but lawmakers in Olympia passed legislation this month addressing the growing gray wolf population in Washington.  House Bill 2097 requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to review the wolf’s population status by February of next year, as well as consider the listing status of those wolves by August of 2020.  The Legi...
WDFW: Wolf Packs Continue to Create Problems In NE Corner Of State
WDFW: Wolf Packs Continue to Create Problems In NE Corner Of State
State officials have determined that wolves from a pack in northeast Washington have injured five additional calves, and they continue efforts to kill some pack members.  The Department of Fish and Wildlife said Tuesday the attacks occurred in Ferry County and were conducted by wolves from the Old Profanity Territory pack.  Th...
Efforts Continue To Balance Wolves Ranchers Others
Efforts Continue To Balance Wolves Ranchers Others
As the state of Washington tries to balance the growth of the wolf population with the safety and financial needs of the state’s ranching community, lies the state Wolf Advisory Committee.  Tom Davis with the Washington State Farm Bureau said the Committee had done many good things when it comes to addressing the wolf issue.  First, h...