Wolf shot near Pullman! Update 11/14/2014 pg. 8

[h2ofowlr]

That guy will learn how expensive it will be for telling on himself.  Good for him.     I hope they at least give him 10 bonus points.   

[PA BEN]

Somebody with know how should start a defence fund for this guy. I would donate to it.

[pianoman9701]

This happened near my house so I know some of the missing details. This wolf was about thirty yards from highway 195. about a half mile from Pullman. Let me repeat that, a half mile from Pullman. It was walking in between 3 houses all with young toddler children or grand children that are often outside playing, one of the places is a horse boarding facility with over 30 high value horses and some cattle and dogs. It was not simply walking through the area. it was seen in the same area the night before. The farmer was protecting his kids, property, livestock and his business.

The only reason it was chased was because it was skyline when they wanted to shoot it and they had to drive a few road miles to get to a spot to see it. The wolf was not killed by the farmer, it was injured and once they saw it was no longer a threat they called the game officials. The officials then came out and ended the wolf's life.

Wolves do not belong this close to a city. If any of you saw a wolf that close to where your kids play in their yard, let alone their livestock and horses, you would do the same. I am thankful It was not me, and that I did not have to take this upon my shoulders. But I assure you I would have done the same thing in a second had I seen it first. Everyone needs to get behind this man and his family.

I agree with you and the farmer. The law does not. If you were attacked by a human or that human were stalking your children, you have the right to do what's necessary to protect yourself and your family against the imminent danger of attack. However, if you chase that human away and shoot him after he's run, you're no longer protecting your family from imminent danger. You're guilty of manslaughter. The same goes for wolves under the law. Had he shot the wolf between the houses and said he did so while it was stalking one of his kids or his livestock, he'd have a defense. It's not right. We shouldn't have wolves 1/2 mile from a heavily populated area. Welcome to the wolf plan. 

[jasnt]

Somebody with know how should start a defence fund for this guy. I would donate to it.

He should have called an attorney first. Then let his attorney make the call to authority's.  I dout this will turn out well.

[boneaddict]

This happened near my house so I know some of the missing details. This wolf was about thirty yards from highway 195. about a half mile from Pullman. Let me repeat that, a half mile from Pullman. It was walking in between 3 houses all with young toddler children or grand children that are often outside playing, one of the places is a horse boarding facility with over 30 high value horses and some cattle and dogs. It was not simply walking through the area. it was seen in the same area the night before. The farmer was protecting his kids, property, livestock and his business.

The only reason it was chased was because it was skyline when they wanted to shoot it and they had to drive a few road miles to get to a spot to see it. The wolf was not killed by the farmer, it was injured and once they saw it was no longer a threat they called the game officials. The officials then came out and ended the wolf's life.

Wolves do not belong this close to a city. If any of you saw a wolf that close to where your kids play in their yard, let alone their livestock and horses, you would do the same. I am thankful It was not me, and that I did not have to take this upon my shoulders. But I assure you I would have done the same thing in a second had I seen it first. Everyone needs to get behind this man and his family.

I figured there was more to the story.  We will likely only see it here.

[goosegetter79]

James Fell pm sent

[CAMPMEAT]

It was a wolf from Idaho trespassing, simply.

[bigtex]

Shooting a wolf in WA in the eastern part of eastern WA that has been delisted by USFWS is a Gross Misdemeanor. However, it is a Class C Felony if you have a prior conviction for taking an endagered species within the previous 5 years.

If you are found guilty of shooting a wolf (or any endangered species) in this area you face a mandatory $4,000 civil fine that a judge cannot suspend or reduce. In addition since taking an endangered species is a gross misdemeanor you then face up to 364 days in jail and/or up to a $5,000 criminal fine.

[Special T]

Dosnt sound so steep to me. he wont see any jail time if its a local judge. $10k isnt the end of the world and can be recovered from. I hope it doesnt come to that. If he gests clipped for this Ill be sending him some $ for his legal defence and or fines. I sure hope he is a stiff necked SOB and fights this tooth and nail!

[mburrows]

It was a wolf from Idaho trespassing, simply.

I think you're right, I used to work on a farm in Pullman while at WSU and the farmer said he would see them every now and then, especially when the Idaho hunting season picked up and the pressure would push them out of where they typically stayed.

[Sumpnneedskillin]

From Inland NW News FB page

A few more details about the wolf shooting in Whitman County on Sunday from Steve Crown, chief of enforcement with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife:

They still are not releasing the name of the farmer involved, but the case is still under investigation.

The dead wolf has been sent to a laboratory under contract with Fish & Wildlife for a necropsy and testing.

More information won't be released until test results are forwarded to the Whitman County prosecutor in about two to three weeks.

The incident happened about 9 o'clock Sunday near Highway 195 southwest of Pullman. Witnesses were present.

The wolf was an adult male, black coat with a white muzzle

[JJB11B]

A guy I know took pictures of one by colfax earlier this year....The story about the guy chasing it down with a truck taking pics...."No wolves in Whitman County....STFU WDFW" about as credible as the obama admin.

[pianoman9701]

A guy I know took pictures of one by colfax earlier this year....The story about the guy chasing it down with a truck taking pics...."No wolves in Whitman County....STFU WDFW" about as credible as the obama admin.

"Let me be clear. We have complete control over the wolves (ebola). Wolves (ebola) are easily controlled and we're using the strictest and most modern methods to do so. There is no danger to the general population from wolves (ebola). We're the government and we're here to help (you lose your occupation to wolves, health to ebola)."

[Snakeriver10]

I believe this happened on Rimrock road which is no where remotely within a half mile of Pullman at all..............Correct me if I am wrong, but pretty sure it didn't really happen close to Pullman.

[James Fell]

I believe this happened on Rimrock road which is no where remotely within a half mile of Pullman at all..............Correct me if I am wrong, but pretty sure it didn't really happen close to Pullman.

You are wrong. The wolf was first seen 30 yards from highway 195 South of Pullman. Half a mile from Pullman city limits. It was shot a few hills over because it was skyline when by the highway with a house behind it. It was shot between Wilburn rd. and the Highway.