Rancher Supports Wolf Removal but Questions Long-Term Impact on Pack Behavior

Rancher supports wolf removal but questions long-term impact on pack behavior

Tom Harrington lost a calf in last week’s attack and says the rest of the wolves in the pack involved still pose a threat to livestock.

Officials Decline use of Lethal Wolf Removal in Northeast Washington State

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind has decided against lethal removal from the Sherman wolf pack territory in northeast Washington, in response to repeated attacks on cattle in Ferry County. According to a WDFW release, the rationale for not authorizing lethal removal of Sherman pack wolves is as follows: The agency has documented four confirmed wolf depredation events in the pack territory resulting…