Investment companies block access to thousands of acres in WA • Washington State Standard

Investment companies block access to thousands of acres in WA • Washington State Standard

Wahkiakum County Commissioner Dan Cothren unlocks an American Forest Management gate after patrolling lands owned by prince-affiliated companies on Aug. 21, 2025. The gate blocks off driving access to thousands of acres of prime longtime hunting grounds. The patrol is a routine part of his part-time job as a security contractor for timberland owners. (Photo by Henry Brannan/The Daily News)ELOCHOMAN RIVER VALLEY — Investment companies have whittl…