Statement on HB 2097 addressing statewide wolf recovery
Setting a precedent of regional delisting could have unintended consequences for other species in the future.
News Category: Wolves
Statement on senate work session on Wolves in Washington
By all indications there are likely well over 150 wolves roaming Washington today.
Statement on lethal removal of Old Profanity Territory wolves
“We think that getting courts involved does not get to coexistence during this difficult time and prefer continued dialogue with all affected parties to find an acceptable path forward.”
Statement on wolf depredations in Profanity Peak area
We strongly believe this situation, the third episode of conflict in this area, does not meet the intent and letter of Washington’s Wolf-Livestock Interaction Protocol.
Statement on legal action involving the Togo Wolf Pack
Lawsuits and polarization haven’t worked out well for wolves elsewhere, so we see little upside in spreading those tactics to Washington, where wolf recovery is going relatively well overall” said Mitch Friedman, Conservation Northwest Executive Director. “Instead of polarization, our focus is on collaboration and long-term coexistence.
Statement on incident involving USFS researcher and wolves
While wolf attacks on humans are exceedingly rare, they can be territorial around den and rendezvous sites in the interest of protecting pups. Barking is often a warning to stay away from pups or food sources. Thankfully nobody was harmed.
South Cascades wolf survey, conflict deterrence, relocation study funded by legislature
The state legislative session wrapped up in Olympia last month, and included in the budget were three items related to Washington’s wolves—funding for a special wolf survey in the South Cascades, money for ongoing conflict deterrence, and funds for a study on wolf translocation.
Statement regarding Wolf Plan recovery zones
We think the current Wolf Plan, which was based on extensive public process and peer review, is better left as is until recovery goals are achieved.
Statement on news that Washington now home to more than 122 wolves
Social tolerance for wolves continues to grow as well, evidenced by growing uptake of deterrence measures by livestock operators and reduced acrimony in the state legislature.
Statement on two suspected wolf poaching cases in northeast Washington
To support bringing these poachers to justice, Conservation Northwest is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction in the case.