Wolf attack in Republic

[Buckblaster]

I saw some video on Q6 news about a little dog that was attacked by two wolves in Republic.  They don't show a link to it on their website, but maybe someone else can find some more on it.  One of the wolves took off with the dog in its mouth until a lady chased it with a shovel and then it dropped the dog.  The dog survived with bite marks after being stitched up by a vet.

[MtnMuley]

WDFW won't deny or confirm the eye witness statement. What a bunch of pukes in that department.

[Buckblaster]

Here's the link.
http://www.khq.com/clip/12761064/hot-clicks-dog-in-republic-survives-attack-by-wolves

[skeeter 20i]

Too bad she only had a shovel. 

[jackelope]

Had this in my email inbox a few days ago....

Hello Wolf Advisory Group members and Interested Parties,

 

I am writing to update you on five issues:

 

·         On September 21, 2016, Department staff investigated a reported livestock depredation in the Smackout wolf pack area. Based on their investigation, staff classified this event as a confirmed wolf depredation resulting in one dead calf. The livestock producer has maintained sanitation by removing or securing livestock carcasses, and deployed a range rider at the start of the grazing season.  This is the first confirmed wolf depredation in the Smackout pack area this calendar year.  I will keep you posted on new information or developments.

 

·         On September 21, 2016, the Spokane Tribe of Indians (STOI) reported a legal wolf harvest on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Please contact the STOI for more information.

 

·         The Department’s wolf removal action in the Profanity Peak pack is ongoing. 

 

·         We will be updating the chronology of events document next week with the recent depredation in the Smackout pack area and other relevant information.

 

·         Contrary to information distributed by the Protect the Wolves organization, WDFW did NOT confirm that the Ferry County Sherriff, at a Sept. 23 Quad County Commission meeting, authorized deputies to kill Profanity Peak pack wolves. As far as WDFW is aware, Ferry County Sheriff Ray Maycumber has only commissioned a single local resident to assist with remote cameras and other wolf data collection. The Department and the Ferry County Sheriff are continuing to communicate and coordinate as the situation evolves.  See more at http://nwsportsmanmag.com/editors-blog/claim-ne-wa-county-sheriff-deputized-wolf-hunters-not-accurate-wdfw/. 

 

Please contact me at any time if you have questions or need more information.

 

Thank you,

Donny Martorello

 

 

[Special T]

I would love to see a confrontation where the wdfw tires to go after a sherrif deputy for shooting a wolf in the NE.

[bhawley76]

I seen the photos I think it was up lambert creek. I think coyote only because it was a little dog and I think a wolf would be a lil more unforgiving.

[Buckblaster]

I think that dog sandwich might have been a little big for a coyote to carry, from what I saw on the video.  Don't know, cause I wasn't there.

[Doublelunger]

It happened up Lambert creek.  This area is near the Kettle Crest. The closest two packs according to WDFW's map are the Profanity peak and the Sherman packs

[CGDucksandDeer]

If it was a wolf (not making any judgements, she saw what she saw, though the bite marks and the history of problems with feral dogs in the quad-county area should be considered, too), she would have been legally clear to shoot it per WAC 232-36-052, the "caught in the act" rule in areas where wolves have been federally delisted.

WDFW has supported this policy and not taken action or pressed charges against such incidents in the past, most recently that old injured wolf that went after a dog in the Blues.

[Boss .300 winmag]

It happened up Lambert creek.  This area is near the Kettle Crest. The closest two packs according to WDFW's map are the Profanity peak and the Sherman packs

WELL I HAVE SEEN A WOLF WEST OF THE CASCADE CREST, WELL OUT OF THE PACK AREAS OF WDFW. 

[bhawley76]

It happened up Lambert creek.  This area is near the Kettle Crest. The closest two packs according to WDFW's map are the Profanity peak and the Sherman packs

WELL I HAVE SEEN A WOLF WEST OF THE CASCADE CREST, WELL OUT OF THE PACK AREAS OF WDFW. 
[That's not possible the WDFW says so./quote]

[jackelope]

No they don't.

[Miles]

Some republic wolves attacked a dog already.  It was a few years back and the story was posted on here.  I think the person was working or doing something in the forest when it happened.    It was in hall creek.

[nwwanderer]

The department told the lady 'the wolves may be back', they probably watched her pick up the dog.  Small children, miniature horses, other dogs, looks like lunch to any canid around.  When it is easy for them they will take the oppurtunity