WDFW INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE WOLF POACHING IN NE WA

[jasnt]

http://nwsportsmanmag.com/wolf-news/wdfw-investigating-possible-wolf-poaching-in-ne-wa/

WOLF NEWS
WDFW INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE WOLF POACHING IN NE WA
APRIL 21, 2016 ANDY WALGAMOTT   LEAVE A COMMENT
Washington wildlife managers say an investigation is under way into the possible poaching of a wolf in Northeast Washington.

Donny Martorello reports that a WDFW collar put on a member of the Diamond Pack was recovered in Pend Oreille County in the last month.

RANGE OF THE DIAMOND PACK NORTH OF SPOKANE AS OF 2014. IT HAS SINCE MOVED ITS DEN INTO IDAHO BUT STILL ROAMS IN WASHINGTON. (WDFW)
RANGE OF THE DIAMOND PACK NORTH OF SPOKANE AS OF 2014. IT HAS SINCE MOVED ITS DEN INTO IDAHO BUT STILL ROAMS IN WASHINGTON. (WDFW)

No carcass was found, and Martorello acknowledges that collars can slip off, be chewed off by packmates and break off, but they can also be cut off and bolts can be loosened.

He says that WDFW officers are investigating.

The Diamond Pack was formerly Washington’s largest, but has moved its den across the state line into Idaho, though it still roams in east-central Pend Oreille County.

 

Im sure that they will have no troubles getting info on this one. 

[Bango skank]

Lol.  They say the diamond pack isnt a wa pack anymore so its not counting toward our "recovery goal," but as soon as one turns up possibly dead its a wa wolf again.  Funny.  Just a concerned idaho resident returning the collar to wa after a legal harvest in idaho obviously 

[huntnphool]

Why are they investigating "possible wolf poaching" as apposed to "possible collar accidentally falling off"?

[Bango skank]

Why are they investigating "possible wolf poaching" as apposed to "possible collar accidentally falling off"?

Its wdfw.  We are all guilty until proven innocent.  Thats their mindset

[jasnt]

Why are they investigating "possible wolf poaching" as apposed to "possible collar accidentally falling off"?

Its wdfw.  We are all guilty until proven innocent.  Thats their mindset

Lol.  They say the diamond pack isnt a wa pack anymore so its not counting toward our "recovery goal," but as soon as one turns up possibly dead its a wa wolf again.  Funny.  Just a concerned idaho resident returning the collar to wa after a legal harvest in idaho obviously 

[buckfvr]

I think they want their first wolf poacher worse than they wanted their first wolf pack........

[buglebrush]

Why are they investigating "possible wolf poaching" as apposed to "possible collar accidentally falling off"?

Its wdfw.  We are all guilty until proven innocent.  Thats their mindset

  

[buglebrush]

I live in this packs range.  Had a wolf chasing my dog right up on my porch.   WDFW is. ...    

[Bango skank]

I think they want their first wolf poacher worse than they wanted their first wolf pack........

Every wdfw employee will pitch a  when they can bust somebody for popping a wolf

[MtnMuley]

Lol.  They say the diamond pack isnt a wa pack anymore so its not counting toward our "recovery goal," but as soon as one turns up possibly dead its a wa wolf again.  Funny.  Just a concerned idaho resident returning the collar to wa after a legal harvest in idaho obviously 

Couldn't be said better.

[kodiak 907]

 

[huntnphool]

I think they want their first wolf poacher worse than they wanted their first wolf pack........

 +1 brother

[Bango skank]

If the collar didnt slip off, if it was killed, the shooter missed a good opportunity.  Wdfw headquarters needs to start getting bloody collars in the mail.  Anybody who thinks we will get a wolf season in this state is high.  Very very high. 

[huntnphool]

If the collar didnt slip off, if it was killed, the shooter missed a good opportunity.  Wdfw headquarters needs to start getting bloody collars in the mail.  Anybody who thinks we will get a wolf season in this state is high.  Very very high.

 Im hoping we NEVER reach the 15 BP qualifier.

[Bango skank]

If the collar didnt slip off, if it was killed, the shooter missed a good opportunity.  Wdfw headquarters needs to start getting bloody collars in the mail.  Anybody who thinks we will get a wolf season in this state is high.  Very very high.

 Im hoping we NEVER reach the 15 BP qualifier.

Oh id bet we already have