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Washington hunts, kills two members of Togo wolf packtinyurl.com/nh4szx6uNortheastern Washington officials reacted to the news that state officials had followed through with lethal removal of two wolves from the Togo Pack by giving rare praise.“They cowboyed up and did what they said they would do,” said Jeff Flood, wildlife conflict specialist for Stevens and Ferry counties.A helicopter tracked collared wolves during some of last week’s hunt. Flood said foggy and rainy weather made the search for Togo members difficult, but hunters assigned by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife still got the job done.“It was pretty tough, but they far surpassed what everyone thought they’d do,” said Flood.He was referencing past unsuccessful hunts of the Togo pack despite repeated livestock attacks.On Friday, WDFW announced that they had killed two wolves from Togo territory in Ferry County. The hunt was authorized on June 13 by WDFW Director Kelly Susewind in response to repeated attacks of cattle on private lands.One day later, WDFW killed a yearling female wolf. Then, on June 17, an adult male wolf was also lethally removed.Scott Nielsen is a rancher and president of the Stevens County Cattlemen’s Association, as well as a board member for Washington Cattle Producers.He said it was heartening to see the state follow its Wolf Conservation and Management Plan with the lethal removal of some members of a problem pack.“I think they deserve credit for following through,” he said. “There has to be lethal removal for non-lethal measures deployed by ranchers to work.”Stevens County Commissioner Greg Young said it was heartening to see WDFW take steps to stop depredations that threaten the livelihood of many smaller ranching operations.“They needed to do something, and they did,” he said.However, he joins Flood and Nielsen in doubting whether the removal of two wolves is going to stop ranchers in the area from being “besieged” by wolf attacks on their livestock“It’s unfortunate that the state has let this get to the point; I don’t think this is going to stop a chronically depredating wolf pack,” said Nielsen.Susewind authorized the hunt after WDFW documented six depredation events (four within the last 30 days) resulting in two dead and two injured calves since Aug. 17, 2021 ... See MoreSee Less

Washington hunts, kills two members of Togo wolf pack

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(The Center Square) – Northeastern Washington officials reacted to the news that state officials had followed through with lethal removal of two wolves from the Togo Pack by giving rare

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Our condolences to Wolf Conservation Center on the passing of Zephyr. Our hearts are heavy today.Please head over to Wolf Conservation Center's page and leave a note of support for them.Dear Friends,It is with sorrow and heartbreak that we share news about the world’s favorite wolf. Zephyr passed away today; he was 11 years old. He was euthanized early this morning due to complications from myasthenia gravis, and was surrounded by those he held dear – his siblings, his human family, and the many wild animals with whom he shared his life.Zephyr is a Greek word meaning “light or west wind” and much as the west wind continues to blow and howl, so too will Zephyr’s memory and passion for life. He connected millions of people to wolves – charismatically highlighting the loving, inquisitive, and playful nature of his species – and served as the connector in his family as well. His close-knit relationship with Alawa, his litter mate, and steadfast devotion to Nikai, his younger brother, allowed the family of three to grow and adapt to an ever-changing world as a united pack.Zephyr’s greatest talent, however, was his ability to make everyone he met feel special and valued. His piercing amber stare and propensity for melodic howls forged a bond with a global audience that will never be broken, and never should be. Much as the wind is sometimes quiet, sometimes forceful, but always present, so too is Zephyr’s love. Thank you, Zephyr. We’ll never stop loving you. Thank you so much for your support,The Wolf Conservation Center Family ... See MoreSee Less

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