3 MORE WOLVES KILLED TODAY

[WAcoyotehunter]

http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/outdoors/2012/sep/26/state-kills-3-more-wedge-pack-wolves-today



Three wolves from the Wedge Pack in northern Stevens County were killed by a shooter in a helicopter today as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife continued its effort to stop persistent attacks on livestock by eliminating the pack.
 
Since early July, Wedge Pack wolves are believed to have killed or injured at least 17 cows and calves from the Diamond M Ranch herd ranging on both private and public land between the Columbia and Kettle Rivers southwest of Laurier, Wash.
 
Department Director Phil Anderson said a WDFW marksman shot the wolves from a helicopter at about 8 a.m.  The wolves were shot about seven miles south of the U.S.-Canada border in the same area where two other wolves from the Wedge Pack were killed by aerial gunning yesterday.
 
Biologists estimate the pack includes 8-11 wolves.  Before this week's kills, the state shot a wolf on Aug. 7 when it was still believed the pack could be thinned and dispersed without eliminating the pack.
 
One wolf, thought to be the pack's alpha male, was trapped and fitted with a GPS collar earlier this summer. WDFW officers have been monitoring that wolf to follow the pack in the rugged, remote forested country.
 
Anderson said a department wildlife veterinarian would perform necropsies on all five of the wolves killed this week.

[WAcoyotehunter]

Amazing.  The WDFW has really started taking this seriously.  I'm really encouraged by this turn of events.

[PlateauNDN]

 

[stickbuck]

Great news!! I thought it would take them longer to accomplish their goal. I'm glad they stood behind their decision. Good job Mr. Anderson. 

[boneaddict]

Going to have to eat my words.  Of course it helps to have a collared one.     WELL DONE MARKSMAN!

[RG]

I've been quick to complain about them so I have to give credit where credit is due...  I'm starting to be a little impressed.  They are taking it seriously!   

[rtspring]

     getsum!

[bonkellekter]

Amazing.  The WDFW has really started taking this seriously.  I'm really encouraged by this turn of events.

[Blacktail Sniper]

 

[buglebuster]

  now they need to kill about 50 more

[bearpaw]

Awesome news, glad they are taking this seriously.

I hope they check for E. Granulosis (wolf worms)

[bobcat]

Still no pictures?

[boneaddict]

Probably trying to avoid stirring up the antis......

[RG]

I sent the commission an email, this time I said thanks for the follow through and that I was thinking about becoming a little more optimistic.

[BOWHUNTER45]

Would be nice to see some evidence to back up what they are telling us  I hope it is all true but not sold on it yet