Post by: Blacktail Sniper on April 14, 2023, 01:47:09 PM
https://mynorthwest.com/3873523/wolf-pack-forms-southwest-wa-litter-pups-expected/?fbclid=IwAR0alZhKtUdwzoc05Ln-NIdXitrjafAnxoknIN7vX2hZ1w6bgQXOm7t28j0
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Wolf pack forms in southwest WA, litter of pups expected
Apr 12, 2023, 2:00 PM | Updated: 4:00 pm
BY FRANK SUMRALL
MyNorthwest Content Editor
A male wolf wandered into Klickitat County in southwestern Washington and now has a female companion, creating the region’s first wolf pack in a century, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
Known as the Big Muddy Pack, named after its recorded territory being near Big Muddy Creek, the two wolves were enough to meet the minimum requirements to be recognized as a pack, and a new litter of pups is expected from the pair. According to WDFW, wolf pups are typically born in late April or early May.
Their territory lies within the Yakama Indian Reservation, who named the pack.
As of Dec. 31, 2022, WDFW calculated, alongside data provided by local tribes, 216 wolves in 37 packs in Washington, including eight new packs.
Last week, it was reported that Washington’s wolf population grew once more in 2022 for the 14th consecutive year with an approximate 5% growth in population.
“The growth we’re observing in the North Cascades continues to be encouraging and having a pack become established in the South Cascades is a big step toward recovery of wolves in Washington,” said WDFW Director Kelly Susewind in a press release. “The goal has been for wolves to spread into all three recovery zones, and we are pleased to see their progress in recolonizing their former range.”
With wolf populations growing, local livestock producers and herders are already gearing up for more protections. Last year, the state issued a kill order against the Togo wolf pack in Northeastern Washington after the group injured or killed four calves within a month.
“Implementation of proactive, nonlethal deterrence efforts by livestock producers, community partners, range riders, and WDFW staff has minimized documented livestock depredation and removal of wolves, all while our wolf population continues to grow,” said WDFW Wolf Policy Lead Julia Smith in a prepared statement.
Wolf pack attacks against cattle were at a minimum last year as just 19% of known wolf packs were involved in a depredation. Fifteen cattle and two sheep were confirmed to have been killed by wolves.
Post by: KFhunter on April 14, 2023, 01:48:58 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 14, 2023, 02:07:20 PM
Post by: Jake Dogfish on April 14, 2023, 02:25:12 PM
It was bound to happen. That new litter is the last thing we need to move to the next phase of actual management correct
Still need someone to haul them over to the west side.
Post by: Rainier10 on April 14, 2023, 02:31:08 PM
article said southwestIt was bound to happen. That new litter is the last thing we need to move to the next phase of actual management correct
Still need someone to haul them over to the west side.
Post by: Jake Dogfish on April 14, 2023, 02:35:25 PM
As far as I have heard, we can’t manage them until they are in all three regions.article said southwestIt was bound to happen. That new litter is the last thing we need to move to the next phase of actual management correct
Still need someone to haul them over to the west side.
Post by: Bullkllr on April 14, 2023, 02:36:48 PM
Post by: Fidelk on April 14, 2023, 02:39:48 PM
It was bound to happen. That new litter is the last thing we need to move to the next phase of actual management correct
Still need someone to haul them over to the west side.
Bring them.......we hoarded ammo.
Post by: emac on April 14, 2023, 02:40:12 PM
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Post by: pianoman9701 on April 14, 2023, 02:42:45 PM
As far as I have heard, we can’t manage them until they are in all three regions.article said southwestIt was bound to happen. That new litter is the last thing we need to move to the next phase of actual management correct
Still need someone to haul them over to the west side.
If you believe we're ever going to be allowed to "manage" wolves in this state, I've got a few bridges you might want to take a look at.
Post by: boneaddict on April 14, 2023, 02:50:54 PM
Post by: boneaddict on April 14, 2023, 02:53:06 PM
Post by: Bob33 on April 14, 2023, 03:01:43 PM
Post by: Jake Dogfish on April 14, 2023, 03:09:05 PM
I was simply clarifying the established criteria.As far as I have heard, we can’t manage them until they are in all three regions.article said southwestIt was bound to happen. That new litter is the last thing we need to move to the next phase of actual management correct
Still need someone to haul them over to the west side.
If you believe we're ever going to be allowed to "manage" wolves in this state, I've got a few bridges you might want to take a look at.
I do think if they stopped pretending wolves were endangered it would be a step in the right direction.
Post by: Rainier10 on April 14, 2023, 03:12:53 PM
Post by: Jake Dogfish on April 14, 2023, 03:13:58 PM
Doesn’t Bob33’s map above our this pack in the third and final region needed to meet the criteria? :dunno:Yes you are right. :tup:
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on April 14, 2023, 03:33:29 PM
As far as I have heard, we can’t manage them until they are in all three regions.article said southwestIt was bound to happen. That new litter is the last thing we need to move to the next phase of actual management correct
Still need someone to haul them over to the west side.
If you believe we're ever going to be allowed to "manage" wolves in this state, I've got a few bridges you might want to take a look at.
So, can we count on you to arrange financing???
:chuckle:
Post by: HighlandLofts on April 15, 2023, 07:32:34 AM
Post by: huntnfmly on April 15, 2023, 08:09:18 AM
As far as I have heard, we can’t manage them until they are in all three regions.article said southwestIt was bound to happen. That new litter is the last thing we need to move to the next phase of actual management correct
Still need someone to haul them over to the west side.
If you believe we're ever going to be allowed to "manage" wolves in this state, I've got a few bridges you might want to take a look at.
So, can we count on you to arrange financing???
:chuckle:
Do you have any pics ?😂
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 15, 2023, 09:03:45 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 15, 2023, 10:53:11 AM
As far as I have heard, we can’t manage them until they are in all three regions.article said southwestIt was bound to happen. That new litter is the last thing we need to move to the next phase of actual management correct
Still need someone to haul them over to the west side.
If you believe we're ever going to be allowed to "manage" wolves in this state, I've got a few bridges you might want to take a look at.
So, can we count on you to arrange financing???
:chuckle:
I don't do "bridge" loans. Cash only. :chuckle:
Post by: Luna butte on April 16, 2023, 06:43:53 AM
Post by: highcountry_hunter on April 16, 2023, 09:23:01 PM
Isn't it something like 3 breeding pairs in all recovery zones. Even if we hit their magical number there will still be no hunting. The wolf lovers will have another target number that will have to be hit and so on.Bingo. It’s a moving goalpost
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