WDFW approves removal of wolves

WLJ Aug. 29, 2025 1 minute read 3 comments

WDFW approves removal of wolves — Wolves continue to cause livestock depredations in the state of Washington.
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on Aug. 25 authorized incremental lethal removal of wolves from the Sherman Pack in Ferry County after repeated livestock depredations.

Director Kelly Susewind approved the decision following four confirmed depredation events in less than 30 days, including three dead calves and two probable injuries. The affected livestock producer had already implemented multiple non-lethal deterrents, including daily range riding, carcass removal and calving away from wolf activity areas. WDFW staff concluded that no additional non-lethal tools would be effective due to the size of the grazing allotments.

The removal is authorized through Sept. 4, with possible extension if further depredations occur.

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3 Comments

Marie Buquicchio
September 4, 2025
WRONG! These wolves should NOT be killed for eating! "Allotments" implies public land ~ meaning the cattle are the invasive species here. The wolves belong on the landscape, the cattle do not. The rancher has to expect loss (even if they did try non-lethal methods) if they are putting their cattle in the middle of the wolves' homes. They get compensated for their loss (which is more than any other business does). Enough is enough! We have to stop killing our wildlife in order to appease the ranchers.
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1. Jimmy Z
  September 4, 2025
  Stay in your concrete jungle and get educated on reality of just how many WILD NATIVE creatures you beloved wolves have killed in the last 30 years.
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Nancy Randall
September 5, 2025
They should have been put in contained areas of state land where they can't interact with the publics livestock. There's no good reason they need to be able to roam anywhere they want. Fence off the states land and stop causing problems for the public!
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