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Prescribed Burns Near Olympia Scheduled This Summer
Prescribed Burns Near Olympia Scheduled This Summer
Prescribed Burns Near Olympia Scheduled This Summer
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has scheduled prescribed burns for the Thurston County area this summer.  The Department said the goal of these burns, which will start as early as July 1st is to restore prairie habitat on three wildlife area units.   ...
Wolf Will Not Be Removed From Washington’s Sherman Pack
Wolf Will Not Be Removed From Washington’s Sherman Pack
Wolf Will Not Be Removed From Washington’s Sherman Pack
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind has decided against the lethal removal of a wolf from the Sherman pack territory in northeast corner of the state, despite repeated depredations of cattle in Ferry County.  The Director said his decision is consistent with the guidance of the state's Wolf Conservation and Management Plan and the lethal removal provisions of the Dep
WDFW Investigating Multiple Depredations In A Single Day
WDFW Investigating Multiple Depredations In A Single Day
WDFW Investigating Multiple Depredations In A Single Day
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife said last week it is considering a period of evaluation following repeated livestock depredations.  This comes following a series of depredations in the Kettle Mountains of Ferry County that left one calf dead, three calves injured and one wolf dead.  Th...
WDFW: Wolf Population Down, The Number Of Packs Is Up
WDFW: Wolf Population Down, The Number Of Packs Is Up
WDFW: Wolf Population Down, The Number Of Packs Is Up
According to the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management 2024 Annual Report, while the number of gray wolf packs in Washington increased in 2024, the state’s wolf count declined overall last year.   As of December 31st, 230 wolves were counted in 43 packs in Washington.  WDFW sai...
WDFW Out With Clam Digging Schedule
WDFW Out With Clam Digging Schedule
WDFW Out With Clam Digging Schedule
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers are out with razor clam digging opportunities on four coastal beaches.   “With some of the lowest tides of the fall season and Thanksgiving just around the corner, this next tide series beginning November 13th is your last and best chance to dig razor clams for the holiday dinner table,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish b
WDFW Seeking Public Feedback On Land Purchases
WDFW Seeking Public Feedback On Land Purchases
WDFW Seeking Public Feedback On Land Purchases
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to hear your thoughts on 20 proposed public land acquisitions that the Department says could contribute to fish and wildlife conservation and as well as public access.  The proposals encompass about 13,749 acres with acquisitions in Asotin, Benton, Douglas, Jefferson, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, Pacific, and Thurston counties.  The pr
WDFW Reevaluating SE Washington Pack
WDFW Reevaluating SE Washington Pack
WDFW Reevaluating SE Washington Pack
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is trying to address a wolf problem in the southeast corner of the state.  Back on September 24th, WDFW Director Kelly Susewind authorized the lethal removal of one adult wolf from the Couse pack.  The ord...

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