Wolves in SE Washington pack to be killed ‘incrementally’ by state officials after livestock attacks

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 337

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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The director of the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife this week authorized the “incremental” killing of wolves in southeastern Washington with a goal to stop attacks on livestock.

Agency officials could not say how many wolves would be killed, but said other nonlethal measures would not be appropriate for the situation.

The order is the second this month that calls for killing wolves in the Couse …

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