German royalty controls seven percent of Wahkiakum County and what that means for hunting

German royalty controls seven percent of Wahkiakum County and what that means for hunting

An investment company co-founded by a 21st -century German prince is joining other timber industry goliaths in gobbling up and shutting down access to hunting land in Wahkiakum and Pacific counties. The change comes as Pacific Northwest timberland values are rising, making the region attractive to European investors who value the cheap, privately owned land — unlike in much of Europe. In 2024 alon...