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Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« on: February 12, 2015, 05:55:28 PM »
The unholy relationship between the WDFW and ultra pro-wolf organizations continues.

"Ruby Creek wolf captured, placed
in western Washington sanctuary

OLYMPIA – A wolf that had become habituated to humans, and could cause problems if left in the wild, was captured yesterday (Feb. 11) by state wildlife officials in northeast Washington and placed in a western Washington wolf sanctuary.

The adult female wolf, the last known member of the Ruby Creek pack, was captured near the community of Ione in Pend Oreille County where she had spent months living near people, domestic dogs and livestock.

Dave Ware, wolf policy lead for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), said the wolf’s behavior prompted concerns she would breed with a domestic dog, produce wolf-dog hybrids in the wild, and become increasingly associated with humans.

“This is a rare situation,” Ware said. “We know that placing wolves in captivity is not an option every time there is a problem. In this case, however, we believe permanent placement in a wolf sanctuary is a good match given the animal’s habituation to humans.”

Since last fall, the Pend Oreille County Commission has urged WDFW to move the wolf out of Ione, Ware said. Yet, she eluded capture and remained in the area despite the department’s efforts to trap her.

After the wolf’s capture, she was spayed and transported for permanent placement to Wolf Haven International, a non-profit wolf sanctuary and wildlife education facility in Thurston County.

“The female wolf was received last night and she’s in good health,” said Diane Gallegos, director of Wolf Haven International. “We’ve been coordinating with the department for several months now, and we are pleased to be able to accommodate this wolf.”

If the wolf does not adapt well to life in captivity, according to criteria developed by the department and Wolf Haven, she will be euthanized.

Ware said the decision to place the wolf in captivity was made after discussions with WDFW’s Wolf Advisory Group of citizens, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, and the Pend Oreille County Commission.

“We discussed the pros and cons of possible actions, including translocation, euthanasia, or placement in captivity,” Ware said. “We appreciate the generous offer by Wolf Haven staff to take this individual into their care.”

The Ruby Creek pack was confirmed by WDFW in 2013 when two adult female wolves were found traveling together in the area of Ruby Creek south of Ione. A wolf pack is defined as two or more wolves traveling together. Last winter, after the other female mated with a domestic dog, it was captured, spayed and returned to the wild. That wolf was struck and killed by a motor vehicle on a road last spring.

The gray wolf is listed by the state as an endangered species throughout Washington and is federally listed as an endangered species in the western two-thirds of the state. WDFW is working to recover the state’s gray wolf population, guided by a citizen-developed plan to address conflicts with livestock and other impacts. For more information, see http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/gray_wolf/ "
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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2015, 05:58:48 PM »
The question remains unanswered as to whether or not the wolf and/or future wolves transferred to Wolf Haven will be properly monitored to confirm is stays in captivity and doesn't somehow escape. This whole thing reeks.
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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2015, 06:19:27 PM »
All I got out of that was they confirmed there was a wolf on the west side , if they take some pups and a male to wolf haven they should be able to de list right?


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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2015, 06:24:52 PM »
At least they spayed her before turning her over to the wolf heaven place.
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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2015, 06:46:29 PM »
I'm not sure why this would be an issue. I don't like that wolves are kept in captivity at Wolf Haven. I just don't see the need for it. But they're already there, what's the difference if they have one more?

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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2015, 08:51:16 PM »
At least they spayed her before turning her over to the wolf heaven place.

I would like to see the paper work from the vet, just to be sure. Do I trust WDFW, not one bit.

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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2015, 08:53:16 PM »
How much $ did all this cost? Wouldn't a bullet be much cheaper?
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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2015, 09:01:31 PM »
How much $ did all this cost? Wouldn't a bullet be much cheaper?

Wolf Haven will do a litte more hand feeding, then we can hear about how the wolves are harmless as they take it from school to school promoting wolves. Of course a WDFW biologist along with one of the pro-wolfers on the advisory committee will tag along for support, sending pamphlets home with the kids begging for money and promoting more habitat.

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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2015, 09:02:08 PM »
At least they spayed her before turning her over to the wolf heaven place.

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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2015, 09:55:37 PM »
Should of bred it to a chihuahua and turned it loose in Seattle.

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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2015, 10:02:46 PM »
NOW!!  If they can do that,  ITS time to start catching all those peskie kitty's that make the town of Twisp and Winthrop home and send them to the wet side!! :tup:
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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2015, 10:57:18 PM »
Once again you guys can't get through one wolf post without the mention of moving wolves to Seattle, the Wet Side blah blah blah  :bash: and you wonder why a lot of your words go unnoticed or without much merit anymore? I have to say it on every wolf post .... I have yet to see a west side hunter say that they were in favor of wolves being re-introduced , translocated , or relocated anywhere in Wa East or west!!! But you guys won't be happy until every last hunter in this state suffers your same misery! Its an absurd comment and soon people are going to just quit reading these posts because of it ... I know I for one am already tired of it 😬
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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2015, 12:34:48 AM »
Finally, proof that WDFW transplants wolves!!!  :chuckle:

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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2015, 05:00:55 AM »
Once again you guys can't get through one wolf post without the mention of moving wolves to Seattle, the Wet Side blah blah blah  :bash: and you wonder why a lot of your words go unnoticed or without much merit anymore? I have to say it on every wolf post .... I have yet to see a west side hunter say that they were in favor of wolves being re-introduced , translocated , or relocated anywhere in Wa East or west!!! But you guys won't be happy until every last hunter in this state suffers your same misery! Its an absurd comment and soon people are going to just quit reading these posts because of it ... I know I for one am already tired of it 😬

If you're tired of it, don't post. :dunno: Were you a hall monitor in high school?
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Re: Ruby Creek Wolf Transfered to Wolf Haven
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2015, 06:41:01 AM »
Once again you guys can't get through one wolf post without the mention of moving wolves to Seattle, the Wet Side blah blah blah  :bash: and you wonder why a lot of your words go unnoticed or without much merit anymore? I have to say it on every wolf post .... I have yet to see a west side hunter say that they were in favor of wolves being re-introduced , translocated , or relocated anywhere in Wa East or west!!! But you guys won't be happy until every last hunter in this state suffers your same misery! Its an absurd comment and soon people are going to just quit reading these posts because of it ... I know I for one am already tired of it 😬

M_Ray, you already have wolves on the west side, and just like the east side WDFW will not confirm until they are forced to, do to livestock predation or some other wolf problem. I highly doubt anyone could get WDFW to move wolves that included a paper trail. "Threatening" WDFW with a forced relocation might speed them up at confirming wolves that are already roaming the West side.

If getting in a twist over comments that some would want delisting sooner by forcing WDFW to "move" wolves around to speed up recover bothers you so much, maybe you shouldn't be reading the wolf thread. :dunno:
« Last Edit: February 13, 2015, 07:03:16 AM by wolfbait »

 


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