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.
News Category: Wolves
Statement on Smackout Wolf Pack
While heartrending, it is our hope that this action to attempt to remove up to two members of this pack, in addition to the one already killed, will cease further livestock depredations and prevent the need for additional lethal actions, protecting the integrity and future of this pack. We see this as a test of the theory that early lethal intervention can disrupt depredating behavior.
Statement on Revised Wolf-Livestock Interaction Protocol
As a member of Washington’s Wolf Advisory Group (WAG), and an active participant in the collaborative process to update our state’s Protocol for Wolf-Livestock Interactions, Conservation Northwest supports the updated protocol released by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on June 1, 2017.
Washington now home to at least 115 wolves
State’s wolf population grew by 28% in 2016, but no new packs were confirmed in the Cascades.
Northeast Washington Wolf-Cattle Management Grant moves forward
We’re supporting efforts by the Washington State Legislature, livestock interests, and wildlife advocates to create a grant program to fund locally-run organizations that develop and implement ways to reduce conflicts with wolves.
Statement in opposition to legislation delisting wolves in northeast Washington
Conservation Northwest opposes House Bill 1872. We believe wolves are still recovering in our state, and wildlife managers should stick to recovery goals in the state’s Wolf Conservation and Management Plan. The Washington State House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources heard testimony today on House Bill 1872, including opposition from Conservation Northwest’s Carnivore Policy … Continued
Statement on use of range riding in 2017 Wolf Lethal Removal Protocol
We recommend that high-quality human presence be required on open range grazing as a condition for counting wolf depredations towards lethal removal.
Accomplishments in 2016: Restoring the wild
As a new year begins, we look back on a few of our biggest accomplishments in 2016. It was a busy year of protecting, connecting and restoring wildlife and wildlands, and there’s much more work ahead, but we’re proud our progress in Washington and British Columbia! Check out our highlights from the past year below, … Continued
Range Rider Project continues with focus on gaining and sharing knowledge
In 2016 our effort worked with seven Washington ranchers and hosted two trainings in Montana For the sixth year in a row, ranchers in Washington’s wolf country partnered with Conservation Northwest to demonstrate the effectiveness of range riders for deterring conflicts with wolves. The Project also focused on sharing knowledge in 2016, hosting ranchers and … Continued
Fact-checking the debate over the Profanity Peak Wolf Pack
Here we intend to clarify what is known, in the interest of reducing the disagreement and tension around this issue that are based in confusion.